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island overhang length

5 years ago

Trying to decide on island overhang/ lip length where stools will go. I know 12" is standard, but torn on whether it will feel a bit tight and whether to go a bit deeper. Our island is 76" by about 40". My husband is 6'3" and I'm 5'7" so a bit on the taller side. Curious what others find to be the ideal overhang length.

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millworkman
5 years ago
What will your top be? Material dependent you may need steel stretcher bars as a measure of support. Just in case budget was an issue.
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
5 years ago
12" isn't enough. 15 please.
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Catherine Belan
5 years ago
If you are actually going to try and dine at the overhang, 16" is the minimum comfortable clearance to face forward and pull up seating.

This overhang length will require extra support - verify with your builder/installer
acm
5 years ago
depends on height. at counter height, most people like 12-15 inches, but at bar height you can have less. and honestly, at counter height, I've sat at 10" overhang comfortably (but I'm short)...
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Design Girl
5 years ago
15 inches is standard for counter top seating.

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