Consider safety A safe distance for your kitchen island also includes clearance between opposing units so that all doors, drawers, ovens and dishwashers can be opened safely and without obstruction. The most potentially dangerous item is always the dishwasher door. These open downwards so if you walk past, and particularly when carrying knives or hot food, you risk tripping, falling and hurting yourself or others. As such, it’s best to leave more space. The minimum distance you should allow between two fully extended drawers on opposing runs is 900mm.
Consider safety A safe distance for your kitchen island also includes clearance between opposing units so that all doors, drawers, ovens and dishwashers can be opened safely and without obstruction. The most potentially dangerous item is always the dishwasher door. These open downwards so if you walk past, and particularly when carrying knives or hot food, you risk tripping, falling and hurting yourself or others. As such, it’s best to leave more space. The minimum distance you should allow between two fully extended drawers on opposing runs is 900mm.
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