Standard Height Kitchen Wall Cabinets

When using 42 inch cabinets in an 8 foot ceiling there will be no room left for a crown molding.

Standard height kitchen wall cabinets.

Cabinets are sold in standard heights of 30 36 or 42 inches. Factor in the height of ceilings and trim when determining cabinet size and position. Instead you can use a small height crown molding and drop the cabinets 1 1 2 2 inches but you ll sacrifice the backsplash height. Common wall cabinet heights are 12 36 and 42 inches.

Anyone shorter may need a step stool or the assistance of a taller family member to easily access upper shelves. Add 1 1 2 for a standard countertop and 18 inches for a standard backsplash though some designers now want a 20 inch backsplash to make room for small appliances. In standard kitchens the wall cabinets are typically 30 or 36 inches tall with the space above enclosed by soffits. Where the cabinets run all the way to the ceiling 48 inch cabinets are the logical choice.

With an upper cabinet mounting height of 54. There are of course some exceptions to these standards. If the kitchen has a 9 foot ceiling the largest standard size wall cabinets 42 inches high are used. This leaves 18 inches of space between your base cabinets and your wall cabinets after the countertops.

Once installed over your base cabinets the top of your wall cabinets will be at 84 inches 90 inches or 96 inches respectively. A 12 inch or 15 inch tall cabinet fits neatly over a refrigerator. Most standard cabinets are 34 1 2 high. For height you have the option of 30 inches 36 inches or 42 inches.