Spacing Guidelines
Counter Spacing
  • 24" counter space per chair for standard size chairs
  • chairs by a wall add 4" to 6"
  • chairs on 45 degree corners add 2" to 4"
  • smaller chairs (stool tops) require 2" less space per chair
  • Subtract 2" to 4" for a chair positioned at the open end of a counter
Counter Overhang
  • 16" counter overhang recommended
  • Overhangs as short as 9" may be accommodated
Dead Space
  • 3 ½" space between base cabinet and the back panel is required for covered bar frames.
  • In some cases, covered frames may be installed inside of base cabinet
  • No dead space is required for exposed frames.
Foot Boxes
  • Height 6 ½" (other heights may be used with raised counters)
  • Depth 15" (covered post frames)
  • Depth 18" (exposed post frames)
  • Raised panels and access doors must be above finished box
  • Foot boxes not required for inverted feet frames (foot rail required except with dropped counters)
  • Have your foot box covered to match kitchen flooring
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