ᐅ Planning: Overall Width, Working Height

Hello,

since I am moving next week and need to act quickly (and also keep costs low), I am currently planning my first IKEA kitchen. Over the past few days, I have already found many helpful tips here in the forum, but now I have a few questions.

1. I deliberately did not start the kitchen run directly at the tall platform because otherwise you would walk straight into the cabinet when entering the door (even though the door opens outwards). I would extend the platform up to the first cabinet. Is that possible? It would look best if the kitchen were 98cm (39 inches) high, so the countertop could extend over the platform. Are there suitable feet or plinths for that?

2. The sink should be installed at a working height of 1.20m (47 inches) (I am 1.95m (6 ft 5 in) tall). Could I build a platform from chipboard? Are there 36cm (14 inch) high feet available at the kitchen store? Would the plinth then need to be custom built?

3. The left cabinet with the refrigerator should also be that tall. Can a built-in tall cabinet be shortened accordingly? Would a ventilation grille be needed in the back of the countertop? Alternatively, could I place the oven there and move the refrigerator to the right?

Sorry for the long text and many questions, but I would really appreciate any suggestions and tips.

Best regards,
Jürgen.

Hello,

1. Not from IKEA. You would need to look for alternative suppliers.

2. Would a slightly higher option work? Then you could place the cabinet on a very low plinth.

3. You already have a small countertop area. I would avoid two different heights on the short section. Whether a ventilation grille is needed in the countertop depends on the refrigerator. Also, pay attention to the manufacturer's specifications.

Just paid attention to the heights while cooking. Even at a tall 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in), more than 120 cm (47 inches) would be too high for the sink.
You could reduce the cabinet height to 30 cm (12 inches) and then use 20 cm (8 inches) to 10 cm (4 inches) front panels for that.

Would a pull-out refrigerator perhaps be the best option for you?

Hello,

First of all, thank you for the quick help!

1. not from IKEA. You would have to consider alternative suppliers, [...]

That already looks promising!

3. You already have limited countertop space. I would avoid having two different heights on that short section.
Whether a ventilation grille is needed in the countertop depends on the refrigerator. Also, pay attention to the manufacturer’s instructions.

In recent years, I have managed fine with 60cm (24 inches) between the sink and the cooktop. If I raise both left cabinets, the cooktop will directly abut the cabinet wall, which would then be 20cm (8 inches) high at that point. Would that be an issue? In any case, it wouldn’t look good... I’ll keep adjusting the plan a bit.

Thanks again!

Best regards, Jürgen.

If someone could be found to give me this as a Christmas gift.