This is so that the wall units are the same finished height of a tall appliance housing which is usually around 2117mm high.
Kitchen wall cabinet height above worktop.
But 90cm is just an average.
Above microwave ovens a 15 to 18 inch deep cabinet is common and above a refrigerator a 24 inch deep cabinet is standard.
Altering the height of kitchen units.
The ideal upper cabinet height is 54 inches above the.
Please note that the height of 490mm is from the top of the worktop to the bottom of the wall unit not the bottom of the lighting pelmet.
Read on to determine how high up the wall to mount cabinets in the kitchen laundry room or basement bar and the tips to do so like a pro.
Usually wall units are fitted at between 450 to 485mm above the worktop.
Most commonly wall cabinets are 12 inches deep since this provides a good compromise between storage space in the cabinets and workable countertop space below the cabinet.
If you re very tall and you opt for a custom made kitchen not necessarily a prohibitively expensive option you can specify a worktop height more comfortable for your stature.
This compares to a standard table height of 75cm.