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You will need a base cabinet that is large enough to install your sink: 24â for a single-bowl sink and 36â for a double-bowl sink. Refrigerator and stove. Your preliminary kitchen design plan should include a space of 30 to 36 for the refrigerator and a space of equal dimension for the stove or cooktop.
Finding the Right Fit. One of the most important criteria for choosing kitchen sink size involves finding a sink that comfortably fits the kitchen's base cabinets. Average cabinets measure 24 inches deep, 36 to 42 inches high and 25-1/4 to 26 inches wide.The standard 22-by-33 inch sink fits well within these dimensions. If your base cabinets are larger than this standard size, you may be able to accommodate a larger sink. Measure depth, height and width of cabinets, then subtract 2 to 3 inches from each measurement to find the right size sink for your cabinets.