The optimal height of furniture in the apartment

When arranging furniture in an apartment, it is important to consider the laws of ergonomics. This science of human interaction with the outside world allows you to maintain balance in proportions and sizes, being the best tool in the hands of an experienced designer. Harmonious arrangement of furniture in an apartment is not only a selection of items for design, color and quality characteristics. In order for the furniture to fit perfectly into the space and be convenient for use, you need to choose its optimal height.

Outstretched Rule

This simple rule is relevant for those items that we use most often. The list of such furniture: kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, pencil cases, slides, walls. Almost every day we open the doors to take or put certain things or products on the shelves. It is easier to cope with the task if the shelves are located at eye level or at a distance accessible to the outstretched arm. With an average human height, the height of the working surface in the kitchen varies from 85 to 90 cm. The mounting height of the cabinets above the working area can be different: from 450 mm to 700 mm. The choice of level depends on the growth of households and family preferences. You can mount cabinets under the ceiling: in this case, at the “outstretched arm” level, the most sought-after items will be located, and above everything that may be needed in rare cases: mixers and combines, supplies of napkins, accessories for the New Year holidays, much more.

To set the desired height of the cabinets and floor cabinets, choose models with leveling legs.

Functionality comes first

The choice of the optimal height of furniture is, first of all, its functionality. Standard furniture from manufacturers is already adapted for these purposes. For the implementation of copyright ideas, there are designer salons. If we take into account the optimal height of the wardrobe section, then it will be from 2 to 2.2 m. If the ceiling height allows, then universal mezzanines can be added, which will be an excellent storage place for seasonal items, backpacks, sports attributes.

Convenient workspace

Do not forget that sinks in the bathroom and other essentials must be placed at such a level that you do not have to bend too much or stretch up. The optimal height for such pieces of furniture and sanitary ware is 90 centimeters.

If there are small children in the house, put a small bench in the bathroom, with which you can freely carry out hygiene procedures.

Expert advice on installing furniture will help to solve the main problems. It is important at the same time to correctly approach the layout of the apartment, take into account the growth and age characteristics of households, take into account the individual characteristics of each family member. Only in the complex can good results be achieved.