Standard cabinet height is 34 1/2", which with 1 1/2" of countertop (standard laminate), equals 36". Now 3 cm stone is slightly less than 1 1/2", so if you go with that, you're not quite 36" tall. Many people have made their islands non standard height however. Usually they either eliminate the toekick or shorten it for a lower height, or they do a custom height toekick for a taller height. Those who use a custom cabinet maker can have their cabinets made whatever height they want and don't have to do the toekick modification for the custom height. Most who have chosen custom heights for their island keep it within 3"-4" of standard height. YOu don't want to go too extreme in order not to make anyone who may use your kitchen uncomfortable working in it, or for resale value.

I think most people have islands that are within a small range: 35 - 38 inches.

I am sure you will find some outliers, but my cabinet maker quoted 36" as their "standard" but I have double thick plywood so my counters will be 37.5"

thanks... that's about where we'll be once the countertop is placed. I guess I got a bit nervous after seeing the wall height I was used to get cut down to about 34".

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Sometimes counter height is limited by code, so check. Also, if it's a seating island make sure that you have a good height for your stools, and/or get convertible height stools. Some go from chair to counter height while others go from counter to bar height.

My non-seating island is 38" (my choice total custom). I think my perimeter is 36.5".

plllog -

Good to hear of your height choices. Ours will be similar with 36.25" on the wall and just shy of 38" on the island/open galley (non-seating) side.