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Importance of Choosing the Right Bench
        Height for Your Kitchen
The benchtop is the most important part of the kitchen. This is where you do most of the work
when preparing food. That is why it is important that material and dimensions of the benchtop is
ideal for the purpose you want it to have.

You might want to install a bigger benchtop to accommodate all the work you do in the kitchen.
The material to use should also be tough enough to last long and withstand all the pressure and
abuses of everyday work in the kitchen. Another important consideration in building an ideal
kitchen benchtop is the height of the benchtop from the floor.

Standard Height

The height of the benchtop must be just right in order for it to be comfortable for the users. In
Australia, the standard size is approximately 900 millimetres. The height can be between 850
millimetres and 1,050 millimetres, but 900 mm is the height that works for most kitchens. Flat
pack cabinets Gympie are usually built with that standard in consideration.

Families can adjust the height, depending on the average height of the family members. Taller
families, for instance, would be more comfortable using a higher benchtop.

The standard height of 900 mm is also ideal to fit in all the appliances that should be
accommodated under the benchtop. Be careful when using a higher benchtop. It is always best
that the other appliances are of the same height. If there is a large gap between an appliance such
as the dishwasher and the benchtop, you can remedy this by adding a drawer below or on top of
the appliance.

Ergonomics

Using the proper height for benchtops is essential for the ergonomic health of the users of this
part of the kitchen. Benchtops that are either too high or too low will not be comfortable to work
on.

Incorrectly sized benchtops will not make it easy to do everyday chopping and food preparation.
You could strain your back using the benchtop daily. Remember that you will be using the
benchtop more than just once a day, so it should be designed for your ergonomic needs.

The benchtop height should be adjusted based on the average height of the family members.
Taller families should consider having benchtops above the ideal height of 900 mm. If the family
heights vary a lot, it would be wise to base the benchtop height on the person who will be using
it most of the time. For the best benchtop design, click here.
http://www.widebaycabinets.com.au/

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Importance of choosing the right bench height for your kitchen

  • 1. Importance of Choosing the Right Bench Height for Your Kitchen The benchtop is the most important part of the kitchen. This is where you do most of the work when preparing food. That is why it is important that material and dimensions of the benchtop is ideal for the purpose you want it to have. You might want to install a bigger benchtop to accommodate all the work you do in the kitchen. The material to use should also be tough enough to last long and withstand all the pressure and abuses of everyday work in the kitchen. Another important consideration in building an ideal kitchen benchtop is the height of the benchtop from the floor. Standard Height The height of the benchtop must be just right in order for it to be comfortable for the users. In Australia, the standard size is approximately 900 millimetres. The height can be between 850 millimetres and 1,050 millimetres, but 900 mm is the height that works for most kitchens. Flat pack cabinets Gympie are usually built with that standard in consideration. Families can adjust the height, depending on the average height of the family members. Taller families, for instance, would be more comfortable using a higher benchtop. The standard height of 900 mm is also ideal to fit in all the appliances that should be accommodated under the benchtop. Be careful when using a higher benchtop. It is always best that the other appliances are of the same height. If there is a large gap between an appliance such as the dishwasher and the benchtop, you can remedy this by adding a drawer below or on top of the appliance. Ergonomics Using the proper height for benchtops is essential for the ergonomic health of the users of this part of the kitchen. Benchtops that are either too high or too low will not be comfortable to work on. Incorrectly sized benchtops will not make it easy to do everyday chopping and food preparation. You could strain your back using the benchtop daily. Remember that you will be using the benchtop more than just once a day, so it should be designed for your ergonomic needs. The benchtop height should be adjusted based on the average height of the family members. Taller families should consider having benchtops above the ideal height of 900 mm. If the family heights vary a lot, it would be wise to base the benchtop height on the person who will be using it most of the time. For the best benchtop design, click here.