Kitchen islands with seating generally boast cantilevered countertops supported by table legs 12 to 19 inch deep breakfast bar overhangs or table style extensions.
Kitchen counter seating width.
This standard kitchen slab width is so common that many suppliers sell countertops by the linear foot which means per foot of length on a 25 inch wide countertop.
9 clearance distance on all sides of the island.
36 distance between pendant lights.
30 height from stool seat to kitchen island surface.
Here are the dimensions that make them most comfortable useful and pleasing.
Recommended kitchen island widths the recommended width for a kitchen island seating six is about 42 inches.
A 28 to 30 inch high counter works best with a chair.
A standard height 36 inch counter is served best by a low stool.
Whether bar or table seating should be situated on the island s outer perimeters so sitters can enjoy the cooking action without being in the chef s way.
12 distance from end stool to end of island.
30 kitchen island surface to bottom of over island light i e.
Home stratosphere explains that the length for an island with this seating capacity should be about 14 feet.
And a 42 to 48 inch counter requires a bar stool.