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Distance between Units and island in new kitchen?

8 years ago

What is the least amount of room you should plan for between units and island?

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minnie101
8 years ago
Absolute minimum is 3ft but it works and I think looks better with 4ft. Consider if you need to crouch down to oven etc and if it is a one or two person chef kitchen for people passing etc
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Sparrow & Blythe Kitchens
8 years ago
I agree. We usually work to a minimum 1 metre between runs of units - more ideally, especially if you have a dishwasher door opening down into that space.

Kate.
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Neelam
8 years ago
Yes I was advised 1m. However needed to have it a bit smaller 900mm which is still OK as can open everything.

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