Optimum distance between worktop and wall units?

[FredFlintstone]

Evenin' folks,

As the title says really. I'm currently chalking out a rough guide to where I'll be fitting my units etc so I can plan and fit electrics and stuff before plastering the walls.

I've chalked the wall units 550mm from the worktop for now but that means the bottom of the wall unit will be just under 1.5m from the floor. Is this too high?

I'd just like a bit of room between worktop and unit though - I hate small useless spaces!

Also, I'll probably ask this in electrics too but what's the best height above worktops to fit socket outlets and fused spurs? I'm thinking 200mm?

Cheers

Fred.

 

[FredFlintstone]

Oh, and one other thing - the best height for a chimney hood above hob? I'd like it as high as possible so I don't keep whacking my head on it but not so high that it's not effective.

Cheers

Fred