• Leave at least 20" from the front edge of the dishwasher door (when open) to the nearest obstruction, so you'll have room to load and unload.
  
  
• Plan for at least 26" between the kitchen work area and the nearest traffic path.
  
  
• Allow 36" between the nearest obstruction and an eating table, so there is room to pull a chair away from the table.

As you design, you'll also want to plan for the following minimum clearances so you'll have room to work:

• There should be at least a 42" clearance from the front edge of the counter top to the nearest table or island.