Interior · Kitchen

Kitchen Walkway / Island Clearance

Clear floor space between counters, islands, and appliances for one or two cooks to work.

1067–1219 mm / 42–48 in

Description

Adequate clearance prevents collisions with open appliance doors and allows two people to pass. Clearance should increase where seating is added at an island.

Sources

  • NKBA Kitchen & Bath Guidelines

Tags

Values

Single-cook walkwayMinimum
1067 mm42 in
Two-cook walkwayRecommended
1219 mm48 in
Island with seatingMinimum
1067 mm42 in