Dimensions of kitchen countertops made of laminated chipboard, solid wood, artificial and natural stone. What do you need to know before purchasing?

Standard kitchen countertop sizes

Previously, all kitchen tables were made exclusively to the same standards. It was versatile and practical, there was no need to worry about not having enough space in the kitchen. Today, it was decided to abandon such conservatism; now ordering the production of any kitchen set from a furniture showroom is not a problem. However, a large number of the population live in standard housing, and, accordingly, use standard-sized furniture.

How to calculate table height

The work surface in the kitchen is never uniform; as a rule, it combines a sink, stove, dishwasher, and oven. Recommendations developed by long practice say: the sink and the cutting table should be located as close to each other as possible. At the same time, the stove should be kept away so that water splashes do not fall on it. At the same time, it is undesirable for it to be adjacent to the refrigerator.

It is better to draw up a diagram of the arrangement of furniture and appliances, taking into account the height of the kitchen with the countertop, even before the renovation begins. This will help you correctly plan the location of sockets, calculate the size and configuration of the apron. After all, laid tiles are quite difficult to dismantle.

The figure shows how to calculate the height of the kitchen countertop according to your height in order to cook comfortably.

Countertop color and material

So, the issue with the size of the tabletop has been resolved. The next point is choosing the color of the future headset. As a rule, even if the kitchen project has not yet been developed, the buyer already knows what color he would like to see his kitchen room in. The correct choice of color is extremely important, since the tabletop can set the overall background for the room. When choosing a color, you should pay attention to the general colors of the interior and the lighting of the room.

Once the color is chosen, you can move on to the countertop material. In this matter, everything depends on the budget. It is worth noting that even with a modest financial investment you can get a relatively high-quality and durable headset. Therefore, you should choose carefully and carefully.

The material of the tabletop and its dimensions are directly dependent on each other. For example, laminated chipboard countertops are available in standard sizes - 3500 mm. The same is true for chipboard countertops, the maximum size of which is 3000 mm. However, these dimensions are only relevant for standard countertops. To order, you can make a tabletop from almost any material and size.

• Laminate countertops have a fixed depth of 600 mm. You can cut it, but you can’t increase it.
• Acrylic countertops have no size restrictions - their shape will entirely depend on the wishes of the customer and his financial capabilities. The undoubted advantage of acrylic countertops can be considered the aesthetic qualities of the material - the joints between the parts of the set are practically invisible.
• Steel worktops also have a limited depth of 600 mm. Their length may vary, but joints are difficult to avoid.

If you are aiming to purchase a standard countertop, then the choice of material is very wide. If the kitchen is made according to an individual project, then there are not many materials from which a custom-made countertop can be made.

Is it possible to regulate?

It happens that the table height is not suitable for a particular person. An uncomfortable position leads to poor posture and health problems. Therefore, there is an optimal solution - tables with adjustable height. The cost of such transforming tables is quite high - from 20 to 40 thousand rubles.

The transforming model can be used with both chairs and a sofa. When combining the model with a low sofa, the table serves as a coffee table.

Most of these models are perfect for any interior style. The surface of the products is made from various materials: glass, stone, ceramics. The legs are made of metal and are arranged crosswise. There are also classic versions with a special gas lift mechanism. The device raises the table surface to the desired height and fixes it.

Below are examples of tables in which the shape, rather than the height, is adjustable.

• Table-book. Folding parts are attached to the sides on both sides of the product. The model has a round or rectangular shape. When assembled, the product takes up little space and can be used as a cabinet or shelf.
• Transformable console. The folding model in the assembled position looks like a narrow bedside table, inside of which all the elements of the table are stored. Components can be added to the central surface, which allows you to adjust the area of ​​the product depending on the number of people.
• Table-sofa. The back of the pillow product is lowered and transformed into a table. The height of the model is standard. Some products are equipped with a folding surface that is attached to the back.
• A bowl table is a model with additional space for things, which is located under the lid of the product. In order to take something, you need to lift or move the base of the lid. For convenience, such models are most often equipped with wheels.

There are also more compact models, such as folding tables. The products perform various functions and save space.

For example, a folding model is attached to the wall with a hinge and folds back only when necessary. The folding model is equipped with a spacer for convenience. This model is also used in the form of a cabinet door, which can be folded back if necessary. The interior space can be used to store a small amount of kitchen utensils or various things.

Another compact model is a retractable tabletop. The product is built into the kitchen furniture and, when assembled, looks like a box. The pull-out model is suitable for accommodating a couple of people. For comfort, the width of the product should be 70 cm. This option is perfect for a small room.

Folding tabletops with optimal dimensions of 60x60 cm and 60x80 cm are in great demand. Such models save space, and the area of ​​the product is increased using a universal insert, which is attached under the table in a horizontal position. Folding models have different shapes. Depending on the shape, the folding dining table can seat up to 10 people.

Tips on choosing a table for the kitchen can be found in the video below.

Ease of use

Of course, the color and material of the countertop play an important role. However, in the end, the deciding factor in purchasing a particular model should be ease of use. In order not to make a mistake, first pay attention to the height and build of you and your loved ones. The table should have maximum convenience not only as a surface on which food is prepared, but also as a place for eating. It is important to choose suitable chairs for the table. There should be no obstacles or inconveniences when you sit at the table or leave the table. Enough free space must be left for the legs. So, for a tall person, you should not opt ​​for tabletops that are too narrow, and short people should not increase the standard size of the tabletop (otherwise you will have to reach far to the main dish in the center of the table).

Height and convenience for a housewife to work: zones with different levels

The convenience of basic kitchen manipulations is determined by the following ratios of body parameters and the height of the working surface:

• Cooking food. The height of the cooking surface is determined using a pan of the largest volume: the cook must place it on the stove without overexerting, look inside and stir without difficulty, without bending over or standing on tiptoes. It is important to provide a place near the stove at the same level for ready-made dishes removed from the fire; a side or different heights of surfaces can lead to overturned pots.
• Washing dishes by hand.
  The height of the sink is determined as follows: from the distance between the floor and the housewife’s elbow with the forearm horizontal, we subtract the length of the hand, this will be the height of the sink installation, which will provide support for the hands on the edge of the sink, correct posture, and a right angle of the elbow bend. The sink is the highest area. To select the heights of the remaining zones, the height of the zone with the sink can be considered as the starting point.
• Primary processing of products. It is advisable to carry out cleaning and slicing of food at a height greater than the sink, 10-15 cm, so as not to bend down.
• Preparing the dough. Kneading and rolling out the dough occurs with the application of a certain force and with a tilt of the body, so the surface should be 20 cm below the elbow, or 0.7...0.82 m.

Maintaining these proportions in a single kitchen front is not always possible, especially in small rooms, so some operations, such as preparing dough, are best carried out on a kitchen table, the height of which, as a rule, meets the ergonomic requirements for this type of work.

Average heights in a kitchen with different levels:

• washing, disassembling products - 1 m;
• hob - 0.8 m;
• preparation of ingredients - 0.9 m.

Acrylic and natural stone

The use of acrylic or natural stone for the manufacture of countertops allows you to create furniture of almost any shape and size. However, the cost of such services will be significantly higher compared to plastic countertops. As a rule, such tables are installed in rooms with a non-standard layout. For example, such countertops are convenient for framing the corners of a room. The disadvantages of acrylic and natural stone include their impressive weight. The materials are quite difficult to process, which determines the price of the tabletop. In terms of processing and installation, plastic countertops are much more convenient, although they have a much more unassuming appearance.

Blade thickness

Having mentioned weight, we can’t help but say a few words about the different thickness options for kitchen countertops. There are several options, but in kitchens they mainly use moisture-resistant ones with a thickness of 38 mm. However, there are also models with a width of up to 60 mm.

Acrylic worktops can vary greatly in the thickness of the front strip, however the standard sheet of material is 12mm thick. To increase the thickness, use plywood or chipboard - with their help, the tabletop takes on a more solid appearance.

As for such a material as glass. Glass countertops vary significantly in thickness. Thus, a glass dining table, as a rule, has a thickness of about 8 mm, and a glass work surface should be at least 16 mm thick. In some models, the working surface is additionally reinforced with a backing for greater strength.

In a stone countertop, the thickness and depth parameters vary based on the purpose of this piece of furniture. Relatively thin models are suitable for use in the dining area. If the canvas is intended to be used as a work surface, the tabletop must be thick and durable enough, this will be the key to reliable operation of the product for many years. However, it is not worth equating durability with thickness. Any table, even the thickest one, is subject to mechanical deformation. For example, a tabletop made of laminated fabric can easily be damaged, since the thickness of the plastic itself is only a few millimeters. Therefore, the headset should be used carefully.

Price list

Countertops made of artificial stone “BIENSTONE”

• The price includes: two cutouts (for the hob and sink) and installation.
• Maximum size 3500*600*38 mm.
• Curvilinearity +20% to the cost of the tabletop.
• Kitchen sink in the color of the countertop (LJ series does not bend) Price on request.

Countertops made of Technistone stone (Quartzite)

• The cost of a countertop made of Technistone stone, a medium complexity option with cutouts for the sink and hob with insertion, installation and drilling of various holes. If a curved cut is required, it is calculated separately (+30% of the cost of the tabletop).
• It is possible to manufacture tabletops of any size, milling edges of any complexity.
• The decor category depends on the color of the stone.

Natural stone countertops

• The cost of a countertop made of natural stone is of medium complexity with cutouts for the sink and hob with insertion, installation and drilling of various holes. If a curved cut is required, it is calculated separately (+30% of the cost of the tabletop).
• It is possible to manufacture tabletops of any size, milling edges of any complexity

Calculation of parameters

Height is an extremely important parameter when choosing, but it is not the only one. There are a number of other important measurements that must be taken into account when planning your kitchen space.

First, depth is important. Most copies on the market are produced in strips of 3 or 5 meters and a width of 60 cm. From European manufacturers you can find wider options, approximately 70 cm.

In addition to height, the depth of the kitchen countertop is also important.

According to experts, the thickness can be different, but the market offers two standards - 28 and 38 mm. These indicators are more important for design, because the wider the tabletop, the more massive and rough it looks.

You also need to take into account the distance between the countertop and the bottom edge of the wall cabinets, especially if the owner of the kitchen is of non-standard height. As a rule, this figure is approximately 50-60 cm.

The most common countertops are 28 and 38 mm thick.

See alsoKitchen countertop made of acrylic stone. Stylish examples.

Headset design

If you intend to independently draw up a project and assemble a kitchen set with your own hands, you need to know the standard dimensions that are used in the manufacture of kitchen furniture:

• floor standing cabinets 860 mm
• cabinets 720 mm
• cabinet legs 100 mm
• table tops = 40 mm

This is important to consider, because when you change one parameter, you need to change all the remaining ones. Ordering materials for making kitchen cabinets yourself will cost less if you use standard sizes of kitchen cabinets. Thus, the executing company will not need to create a separate layout, but can immediately begin manufacturing furniture.