I think the nkba guidelines are 15 overhang for counter height seating.
Island countertop overhang for seating.
We only have 12 due to space limitations and it s totally fine but adults don t eat at my island.
If that is the case will this island have an overhang for seating.
Whatever height counter you.
The standard overhang of an island countertop on the side designed to sit at and tuck stools underneath is 12 inches.
A raised bar should be between 42 to 48 inches high.
Whether bar or table seating should be situated on the island s outer perimeters so sitters can enjoy the cooking action without being in the chef s way.
If you have enough space it can be more comfortable to give more overhang.
The average overhang of a countertop is around 1 1 2 inches but countertops can be extended to allow for seats to fit underneath.
If i d had room for 15 i would have done it.
If you plan to extend the counter farther you need to add supports such.
However as with regular countertops custom kitchen islands may have different overhang measurements.
Or will it just be an island that is used for food prep or serving.
Overhang for kitchen island seating according to atlantic shopping if you want to be able to eat at your kitchen island you ll need at least 12 inches of overhang to make adequate knee space.
Raised bar top.
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The standard overhang for kitchen island countertops is 12 inches.
The recommended counter overhang also varies with the counter height with experts suggesting 15 to 18 inches for the lower counter and 12 inches for a raised counter.
For these surfaces the standard overhang is 12 inches.
It s also important to remember than an overhang of over 12 inches requires support to make it sturdy enough to lean on and eat off of.
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Kitchen islands with seating generally boast cantilevered countertops supported by table legs 12 to 19 inch deep breakfast bar overhangs or table style extensions.
Kitchen island countertop.
This will provide enough room to accommodate bar stools.
Installing brackets for island countertop support might be something you find yourself looking into.
According to atlantic shopping you will need at least 10 inches of overhang to comfortably be able to use a countertop for eating.