Refrigerator Wall Cabinet Dimensions

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Refrigerator wall cabinet dimensions.

When you measure the space for the refrigerator and compare it to the size of the refrigerator leave at least 1 inch of extra room for the back and the top of the refrigerator. Above refrigerator deep wall bridge kitchen cabinet in medium oak hampton bay 90 in. The width of a wall cabinet can vary to allow for single or double doors. Where the cabinets run all the way to the ceiling 48 inch cabinets are the logical choice.

In standard kitchens the wall cabinets are typically 30 or 36 inches tall with the space above enclosed by soffits. In some cases the cabinet has to be smaller or bigger depending on the fridge size. Although the average size of a refrigerator varies depending on the type of fridge bottom freezer top freezer french door or side by side standard refrigerator dimensions range from 28 to 39 inches in width 61 to 71 inches in height and 28 to 34 inches in depth. If they are entirely boxed in then there s not much room for ventilation.

A standard wall cabinet will vary in multiples of threes between 12 inches and 36 inches. Refrigerators need to breathe. Cabinets that are 12 or 15 inches in height are usually put over the refrigerator. Wall cabinets typically have a depth of 12 inches or 24 inches.

Creating your dream kitchen means making the most of your space including your walls. A 12 inch or 15 inch tall cabinet fits neatly over a refrigerator. Standard opening for refrigerator is usually 36 wide and standard size of the wall cabinet over refrigerator 36 in width as well. Our kitchen wall units and cabinets come in different heights widths and shapes so you can choose a combination that works for you.

You can get wall cabinets in two standard depths. Standard refrigerators are typically 32 to 36 inches deep or more and since countertops are normally about 25 inches deep 24 inches for the base cabinet with a 1 inch overhang this means that a standard refrigerator will stick out from adjoining countertops by 6 inches or more. Subtract the minimum clearance from initial space measurements to find the maximum dimensions of the refrigerator models you can consider. Common wall cabinet heights are 12 36 and 42 inches.

12 and 24 inches. Standard height wall cabinets are 23 1 2 inches but you may prefer 27 or 30 inches so that they go all the way to the ceiling. Toe kick in medium oak hampton bay hampton assembled 36x34 5x24 in. The refrigerator will need minimum clearances of 2 inches from the back wall 1 inch from the upper cabinet and 1 8 inch on either side of the fridge.

Our assembled cabinets and ready to assemble cabinets also include widths of 5 inches and 9 inches in some styles.