Sizes of kitchen countertops

Designing kitchen sets yourself is a very difficult task. This requires taking into account many factors: the properties of the materials, the features of the fittings. In addition, the dimensions of the countertop are also considered important, because this is, first of all, the appearance - the aesthetic component of the room.

No unnecessary elements: the kitchen set is used to the maximum

Acceptable kitchen countertops

The standard sizes of kitchen worktops have emerged in connection with the same type of living space that has been built over the years. This is where all the norms and dimensions went, from which it was difficult to retreat for a long time.

Only with the arrival of furniture salons that carry out furniture to order, it became possible to design individually, create kitchen sets at will. However, we cannot say that the standards so quickly sunk into oblivion, they are extremely difficult to eradicate, because for many premises they are still relevant.

For example, the depth of the kitchen countertop, although it can be designed (with some materials) arbitrarily, still has a small range of +/- 100 mm.

Let's see - standards, is it good or bad?

No wonder they came up with standards - harmonious use of square meters

In the photo there is a standard size kitchen countertop.

How to choose a countertop

• Initially, a person is determined with the color of the future furniture. It doesn't matter if his project is ready or everything is only at the stage of development, but visually he already represents how his interior will look. Color - lays the foundation, because not every building material can fit the desired one (see. additionally Kitchen countertop: colors and rules for their selection)

• After that, the choice falls on the material, from which, in fact, the future countertop will be. If the budget is limited, then the choice is not great, but still, it is worth taking a closer look at the various options.

This question is rather painstaking, so we will consider it in more detail.

Kitchen materials

The size of the kitchen countertop depends on the selected materials no less than the available colors. For example, laminated chipboard is one of the most common materials; it has standard dimensions that do not exceed 3500 mm in length.

This also applies to plastic countertops, the base of which is made of chipboard. The maximum permissible dimensions that a buyer can purchase in a hardware store is about 3000 mm.

Details in the article The chipboard worktop for the kitchen is what you need.

Note! This does not apply to individual orders, when it is possible to request to make a countertop more than 3 m, but its price will be much higher. And the length of the product will slightly exceed the permissible norm.

Several features when choosing materials for countertops:

• We have already said about the dimensions of llaminated worktops, it is only worth adding that they are 60 cm deep. Consider this when designing your headset. It is quite possible to cut them down, but to increase them will not work.
• Acrylic materials have no restrictions, everything entirely depends on your wishes and possibilities. It is generally accepted that standard sizes are cheaper. Although the minimum sheet of acrylic material is more than 3 m long and about 750 mm wide.

The main advantage of the acrylic countertop is that the joint is not visible on it.

• Steel countertops have strict limitations in depth (60 cm). In length, they are not so categorical, although they cannot join.

In general, it should be concluded that any material that is subject to individual design is easier to violate the accepted "framework".

Choosing a tabletop for convenience

The dimensions of the kitchen countertop should not be based only on the options offered on the market, it is also important how you will feel when standing in front of the set.

• First of all, pay attention to the growth of you and your loved ones. It should be convenient not only to use the surface as a working area, but also to eat. It all depends on what function the tabletop will perform.

Important! Choose kitchen chairs so that your legs are not cramped when you sit down and when you get up. There must be enough free space.

• So is the depth of the surface. With a low person, you should not increase the standard dimensions, otherwise it will be inconvenient to reach for everything on the table. Otherwise, if you are tall, then a narrow tabletop will only create inconvenience.

The figure shows an example that shows how a person of average height uses a kitchen set without discomfort

Acrylic or natural stone surface

The cost of these materials differs from plastic countertops for kitchen , however, they also differ in that they can be completely different forms. Such options are in demand in rooms with a non-standard layout, in kitchens where there are many corners and you have to frame them beautifully.

Important! Natural stone most often has standard dimensions for kitchen worktops: 2400 mm, 800 mm and 750 mm in length, the width does not exceed 600 mm. Therefore, for L-shaped and U-shaped headsets, only an individual tabletop is suitable.

However, there is one drawback to natural stone and acrylic slabs - they are very heavy. Unlike a plastic countertop, which is easy to saw, mount and dismantle.

Thickness of various materials

Speaking of weight, we should also mention how thick the kitchen countertop can be.

• There are several options for laminated products, but a moisture-resistant surface is mainly used for the kitchen. Its thickness is 38 mm. There are also larger offers, up to 60 mm.

• Acrylic sheets can be completely different in thickness of the front strip, but the sheet of material itself is usually 12 mm. For "building" use chipboard or plywood to make the table top seem more impressive.
• Glass tables and glass worktops are different. For example, 8 mm thick tempered glass is enough for a dining table, when a substrate is needed for the work surface, or the glass should be about 16 mm.

Note! More often, they use some kind of substrate that is harmoniously combined with glass: it is more reliable and more correct from the aesthetic point of view.

• The thickness and depth of the stone kitchen countertops are selected according to the purpose. If the product is intended for a dining area, then it may well be "thin". For the working surface, it is better to create a "massive" canvas, which with all its appearance will speak of reliability and durability.

I would like to remind you that durability does not depend on the thickness of the product. No, of course, dimensions affect the lifespan of the countertop, but no matter how thick the laminated surface is, it can easily be damaged. Since the plastic itself is only 1 mm.

Kitchen set design

If you started drawing up a project and assembling a headset with your own hands, you should pay attention to the following dimensions, which are used everywhere:

• The standard height of the base cabinets is 860 mm, of which 720 mm is the cabinet itself. Another 100 mm goes to the legs (they can be 150 and 200 mm), the remaining 40 to the table top. Therefore, when changing any size, you should adjust the rest.
• If you order materials for the kitchen yourself, be aware that all standard cabinet sizes will cost you less. And not because they are easier to cut on a sawing machine, but because a special facade base has been created for them. For this, the manufacturer does not need to create individual layouts, they immediately start making standard doors.

Conclusion

I would like to summarize the above information: all basic dimensions are familiar, they are easier to process, produce and sell. There is always a buyer for any item that is made according to the standard. This is why the standard depth of the kitchen countertop is the main indicator of its low cost.
Now you understand what you should start from when choosing the size of the countertop? Well, and a useful bonus for everyone at the end of the article is a video instruction on how to install the tabletop yourself. We hope that you will succeed and that in the near future your kitchen will have a new and beautiful worktop.