Measurements Galore

Knowing standard measurements for patio features helps with planning
Dreaming up designs for a new outdoor kitchen or patio is the fun part of the home improvement project. But spending hours with our heads in the clouds without knowing what is actually possible can set us up for disappointment. Getting familiar with some basic standard measurements can help you dream efficiently and plan accordingly.
Kitchen
Several measurements are standard and will be the same for any kitchen. Here are a few basic kitchen design numbers, which would apply to both indoor and outdoor kitchens.
Counter height: 36”
Counter depth: 25”
Distance between large appliances: 36” minimum, 84” (7 feet) maximum
Island height: 36” without seating, up to 42” (standard bar height) with seating
Stool height: Depending on island height, with 10” distance between top of stool and bottom of counter overhang.
Sink height (from floor to bottom of the sink): 29” to 36”
Landing area (food-prep space next to sink or stovetop): 18” minimum (ideally. 12” in a pinch)
Work Aisle (where a cook stands and prepares food): 42” minimum
Walkway: 36” minimum
Patio
Here are some numbers for some patio-specific special additions like seating walls.
Seating wall height: 18” is the average height but this can be adjusted
Seating wall width: 12” minimum
Patio size: can vary widely. Living room type patio: 16-18 feet
Outdoor kitchen size: can vary. Minimum for a patio table is 12-14 feet for a 48” round table. Four feet of clearing from each side of the table is a comfortable distance
Fire pit: 12” to 20” high
Know your measurements
Flipping through catalogs can send our imaginations into the stratosphere. Knowing some of the hard facts like measurements, can help us avoid soul-crushing disappointment later.  For more information, or help with your project, give us a call at Action Supply (609)-390-0663, our staff wants to help you! Visit our website www.actionsupplynj.com or Facebook page www.facebook.com/actionsupply for other great ideas.