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kitchen island design

9 years ago

What is the benefit of a 200mm overhang on an island? stools with area for dining is along one side. 200mm seems to just take up space in a small kitchen. Any ideas folks. We need to decide this week.

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Curt D'Onofrio
9 years ago
Here in the USA we sometimes use metric and sometimes not. So, as a convience to others 200mm / 25.4 = 7.4inches_overhangonaislandtop. 7.4 inches overhang sounds too excessive to me
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OnePlan
9 years ago
If you just want to perch there for a coffee then 200mm is better than nothing - it's a bit small an overhang to really get your knees under though ! 350mm is better !
If you post Your plan we might be able to see a way around it ?! Also your rough location (ie country ) as different guidelines Relate to different countries !
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hatetoshop
9 years ago
Agree that it's not enough space to fit one's knees under.
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Dytecture
9 years ago
Not sure if this is the actual kitchen space or just a random construction photo.

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