What height should base units be?
David Edwards
Published Mar 02, 2026
What height should base units be?
The standard height for kitchen base units is 870mm from the FINISHED floor level to the underside of the worktop. The bottom of the gables on your tall units should line up with the bottom of the gables on your base units.
How deep are Wren base units?
Now this may not seem like a big deal, but on a handleless kitchen it can be… Wren use 570mm deep cabinets. Once you add in the door, you get a depth of around 590mm.
Can you fit Wren Kitchens yourself?
If you are going to install your new kitchen yourself, make sure you have pre-booked qualified service engineers and plumbers to connect up appliances, sinks and taps as the installation progresses.
How high is a standard kitchen base unit?
Base Cabinet Height, Depth, and Width
| Height, without countertop | 34 1/2 inches |
|---|---|
| Height, with countertop | 35 to 36 inches |
| Depth (front to wall), without countertop | 24 inches |
| Depth, with countertop | 25 to 26 inches |
| Standard widths | 12, 18, 24, 30, 33, 36, 48 inches |
What is the standard height of a base kitchen cabinet?
between 35 to 36 inches tall
Height, Including Countertops- 35-36 inches. This means that after you add the countertops, a base cabinet can be anywhere between 35 to 36 inches tall.
How deep are Wren kitchen wall units?
Made to order and delivered fully built, unit walls are 18mm thick and base units have 8mm backs. Drawers are a generous 450mm deep, fully adjustable and soft closing, as are all doors. Infinity kitchens are guaranteed for 20 years. Introducing the latest member of the Wren Kitchens family – Vogue.
What is the height of tall kitchen cabinets?
Tall Cabinet Height Tall kitchen cabinets are most typically 84 or 96 inches tall. A 96-inch tall cabinet will run floor to ceiling in a standard 8-foot room, while an 84-inch-tall cabinet provides a foot of breathing room, and can offer a uniform line with surrounding wall cabinets.
How do I level my kitchen base units?
Check levels at the unit rear, along both side edges, at the front and also diagonally across the unit. Any movement or level adjustment can often be done by adjusting the feet. Simply screw each foot in or out to raise or lower the unit as required.
Do you screw base cabinets to the floor?
You don’t need to secure kitchen cabinets to the floor if they run along a wall. Instead, drill screws through the back of these cabinets into the studs behind the wall. But free-standing kitchen cabinets, such as kitchen islands and breakfast bars, do need to be anchored to the floor with screws so they don’t move.
Do Wren Kitchens units come fully assembled?
Built by us, loved by you Our Infinity and Infinity Plus kitchens are fully assembled before they leave the factory. A team of skilled craftspeople assemble these units on site, check every angle is square and meets our demanding quality controls.
What height do you hang kitchen cabinets?
How high should wall cabinets be hung above the counter? “The standard distance is 18 inches” from the top of the counter to the bottom of the wall cabinet, Scott says. “But we subscribe to the Scandinavian design aesthetic, and we often put cabinets higher—say, 24 inches above the counter, or even more.
How many legs do you need for a Wren kitchen?
Four legs should be attached to cabinets up to 600mm wide and five legs on all 800mm and 1000mm wide cabinets. The holes for the legs have been pre-drilled. Wren Kitchens Installation Tips | Page 5 Level the cabinet against your 870mm horizontal line and wall fix with the appropriate screws.
How do Wren Kitchens compare to Magnet Kitchens?
We have taken care to match Magnet’s closest like-for-like equivalents to kitchens from our collection. The below comparisons use Magnet’s Factory Assembled Cabinet. Wren Kitchens cost 7% – 39% less than Magnet on stated ranges. Lowest percentage is Wrens 22mm Against Magnets 19mm as closest like for like.
What should I do if I’m unsure about my Wren kitchen?
We at Wren Kitchens strongly advise you to get professional help if you are at all unsure on any of the points covered in the guide pages. Make sure that any pre-installation work on re-positioning electrical sockets, gas and water supplies has been carried out before you start installing your Wren Kitchen.
What is the price difference between Wren infinity and Howdens kitchens?
Price excludes appliances, sinks, taps, worktops, decorative end panels, plinth, pelmet, accessories and handles. We have taken care to match Howdens’ closest like-for-like equivalents to kitchens from our Infinity Collection. Wren Infinity kitchens cost 21% less than Howdens average trade discount on the below stated ranges