CRITICAL CLEARANCES

摘要

When you're planning an island, the first step should be determining available space and clearances to walls, kitchen appliances, and cabinets. A 48-in.-wide path around the island is ideal, but 42-in. or even 36-in. walkways can work, too, provided that there's enough room to get past open cabinet and appliance doors. Walkways wider than 54 in. require too many steps between work areas. The length of the island depends on what appliances or fixtures will be included. An island with a pro-style range, a farm sink, a dishwasher, or a trash/recycling cabinet requires 78 in. of length alone.