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Remodeling your kitchen? When selecting a counter height that best meets your individual requirements, ergonomics should always come first and uncomfortable countertops should never be selected as these could severely limit performance and cause undue strain and strain to your body.
Though custom countertops at different heights are possible, it may be more cost-effective and straightforward to utilize standard installation standards for your renovation. This will make it easier to locate stock appliances and fixtures that suit this height of cabinet.
The standard kitchen counter height is 36 inches high. Most base cabinet manufacturers design their products around this height and it provides comfortable standing height while cooking.
Your family's height will have an enormous effect on which type of counter is the best fit for your home. Taller members may prefer higher counters so they don't have to bend as often to reach items on them, while shorter family members might find more comfort with lower counters.
At Kaufman Homes, we are well aware that your choice of counter will have an effect on its resale value and have designed custom counters specifically for clients who are short, tall or in wheelchairs.
While 36 inches is considered standard countertop height, you may wish to go higher or lower depending on your preferences and needs. Many individuals with back issues find 32 inch or lower counter heights are comfortable when working. Furthermore, shorter people may have difficulty bending over when working on countertops - this solution could help.
Design a kitchen island that features both standard counter height and elevated bar height seating, to create a room divider and keep food prep surfaces separate from those where people sit to eat. This way you'll create an ideal place for both food preparation and eating to take place simultaneously.
No matter the height you select, keep this in mind: what matters is comfort when using your countertops for tasks such as baking. They may seem minor but kitchen counters can have a big impact on overall design of any space.
Kaufman Homes can accommodate homeowners looking to customize the height of their kitchen countertops. However, it is important to remember that drastic deviations from standard counter heights could negatively impact resale value, so before making such decisions it would be prudent to think through their impact and consider your future living arrangements before making changes to them.
For most kitchen tasks, an ideal countertop height lies 3 to 4 inches below elbow height. Cooking surfaces typically need more clearance to prevent users from splashing hot oil onto themselves or burning themselves with hot pan handles; when performing low-level activities like rolling dough or kneading bread. Counters should be raised a bit higher for easier working surface. If your family has differing heights, however, then multiple kitchen counter heights might be beneficial in meeting everyone's needs and providing everyone with comfortable cooking and eating together environments.
Many kitchens find the standard countertop height ideal for food prep and seating purposes; however, you may wish to adjust it depending on personal preferences or family member needs.
For instance, when designing a home to accommodate wheelchair accessibility, counters 28 to 34 inches high would work best as they allow wheelchair users to easily pull up and access surfaces such as countertops. Such countertops often come paired with base cabinets that are lower for optimal accessibility.
An ideal kitchen counter height should meet the majority of family needs and preferences, including any height differences among family members. If your family includes both tall and short members, consider installing multiple-height countertops to accommodate for each height difference - it will add both functionality and visual appeal to your kitchen! For more information about selecting suitable countertops for your home visit us!
