So many measurement in Design, while I was building this farm table and writing the how to steps I realized how nice it would be to share a few design tips on standard measurements for a few areas that almost all homeowner who are renovating would need to know. I hope you find this helpful.
Kitchen Area:
Kitchen Counters-- Kitchen counters are typically around 36" finished, including the counter top material. For taller clients I sometimes set the counters a little taller at 37'- 38". For a bar height counter island it is typically set at 42"-43".
Kitchen Hoods- Standard hood is between 30"-33" make sure you take into consideration when selecting a hood your height this factor is very important.
Counter depths is typically 24" deep in kitchens and upper cabinets typically hung 16"-18" but I usually like a bit more room more like 19"-20" above counters.
Dishwashers are typically 24" wide
Stoves typically 30" plus I prefer no smaller than 36" and larger if space allows
Lighting-- Island Pendants, of course depending not the ceiling height but standard is placing the pendants between 40"-43" above the kitchen island finished counter- depending on the size of the room, ceilings and island size you can place as little as two and as many as 4-5.
Chandelier over Dining room table- of course depending on the scale of the room, the table, the ceiling and the actual chandelier, but typically 36" above the dining table is a god start.
Counter Stools Vs Bar Stools- Counter stools typically re standard at 24" and bar stools are 30" this is the the measurement from the top of the seat to the floor. For those styles with arms just double check the arms will fit underneath the counters.
Dining tables. The standard for dining tables are 30" height with dining chairs, stools or benches set at typically 18" but often found between 17"-19"
Bathrooms-- Standard height for bathroom counters is set at 34"-35"
Bathroom lighting-- I like to use sconces or pendents in bathroom for lighting along with sometime adding a chandelier in the toilet closet or above a bathtub- Sconces set at typically 33"-36" above the sink and pendants between 30"-36" depending on the size and shape of the pendent as well as the height of the person.
Tile in Bathroom-- Typically with using tile as a wainscot or any material for that manner it is installed at a height of 45"-48"
Standard Door are typically 6'8" x3'
Counter depths is typically 24" deep in kitchens and 22" in bathrooms
