space for 1 cook and at least 48" for multiple cooks. Some will try to get away with 36' or less and it can be done but you may create uncessary traffic and congestion in your primary work areas. Appliances may also require certain clearance as well which you must consider. Think about a dishwasher being
but #1 I don't have any branches that are exactly symmetrical, and I believe that is white birch which I don't have any trees like that and I'm assuming the birds are wood too. That would be difficult to find. I'd never pay $1100 but I think I might assemble one similar but using different items.