About 1 100 millimetres is the optimal height for a raised dining area at your island as shown here.
Standard height of kitchen bench nz.
Under bench cupboards not more than 600mm deep from the wall.
Bar stools are suitable for use at a bench of this height.
If you want a kitchen island but have limited space read small kitchen island ideas when space is at a premium for some ideas.
This is the distance between the finished floor and the top of the benchtop.
As long as you have enough aisle space around your kitchen island it can be as wide and deep as you like.
Maximum bench height of 900mm.
Standard kitchen benchtop height.
The recommended standard kitchen benchtop height is 900mm 20mm.
Note it is recommended that the height from the floor to the top of the highest appliance is no more than about 1 700 millimetres.
A height of 1 570 millimetres above the floor is the average eye level but consider the height of the main cooks in your kitchen to determine the most suitable height for you and your family.
A standard oven measures around 595mm h x 595mm w a standard microwave opening is 600mm w x 400mm h a standard fridge measures around 1700mm h x 720mm w a sink unit of standard size measures around 600mm to 800mm.
Bench work area about 900mm wide having knee space a pull out shelf under the bench top can be an alternative in very small kitchens where bench space is limited manoeuvring area of at least 1500mm diameter.
Benchtops are generally 900mm from the ground.
However the working bench height can be within the range of 850mm to 1050mm.