Cabinets - J&K2 Kitchen and Bath

Guide to Standard Kitchen Planning Dimensions
Everything you need to know to layout a basic floor plan for you! Counter top Sizes of cabinets, appliances
and sinks plus industry standards for the Work Triangle, counter top space for task areas. Print out the
kitchen planning grid for entering your room measurements and your 'rough draft'.
Cabinetry is sized using the 3" increment system. While prefab cabinets may allow some 'odd dimension'
modifications, using the 3" system will serve you well when working on your basic floor plan.
Ask J & K 2 kitchen designer specialist to help you refine your basic plan before placing an order.
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Most appliances are standardized sizes, but a few, like microwaves are not. Always check appliance
manufacturer's specifications to be sure you have allowed the correct amount of space for your final
selection in each category! (Click here to get more information appliances)
•        Dishwashers - 24" wide (for installation in a cabinet, raising the height, allow 27")
•        Free-standing and drop-in ranges - 30" wide
•        Cook Tops - 30", 36" wide. (Some modular units available in 42" and 48" wide)
•        Wall Ovens - 27", 30", 36" wide. (Note: since wall ovens are always built-in, actual oven widths vary.
The dimensions given here represent the cabinet sizes required.)
•        Refrigerators - free-standing models, 30 - 36" wide. (Built-in models, up to 48" wide)
•        Trash Compactors - 15" and 18" wide
•        Microwave Ovens - Varied
Sinks - Varied, but most are designed to fit in 30", 33" or 36" base cabinets. (Be sure to check j & k 2 's
specifications on your final selection!)