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How high should kitchen cabinets be from countertop?
about 18 inches
How high should upper cabinets be above countertop?
18 inches
How much height does a countertop add?
The average countertop height is 36 inches above the floor. This countertop height factors in a base cabinet height of 34xbd inches plus a 1xbd-inch-thick countertop.
What is the standard distance between upper and lower cabinets?
If you are unsure what height is best for you, choosing the standard 18 inches is a safe bet. However, read the following subsections if you want to specifically design the cabinet height above the countertop to suit your needs and preferences.
How high from countertop should cabinets be?
18 inchesu201d
