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12 × 12 kitchen layout ideas with island

A 12 × 12 ft kitchen measures about 366 × 366 cm. The editable example shows a cabinet run and an island; use your own measurements and openings to decide what fits.

Open the 12 × 12 kitchen planner Editable example · no account needed to start

A square room and an island to review.

366 × 366 cm room
260 cm ceiling · 14 components

12 × 12 kitchen layout ideas with island example, 366 by 366 centimetres, with labelled component positions
Illustrative plan in cm. Example dimensions; no doors, windows or site services have been assumed. Add your actual openings and fixtures in the editor.
01

Understand the example room

Twelve feet is exactly 365.76 cm. This planning example rounds the room to 366 × 366 cm, with a 260 cm ceiling. The model is a rectangle without doors, windows or services. Enter your own dimensions and add those features before comparing layouts. A 12 × 12 cabinet price reference is not necessarily a complete quote for a room of that size.

02

See what the layout includes

The back wall has a 60 cm fridge, a 60 cm oven and microwave tower, an 80 cm sink cabinet, a 60 cm dishwasher, a 20 cm pull-out, a 6 cm filler and an 80 cm drawer unit below the hob. The run fills the modelled wall; check site-specific fillers and appliance requirements. The island has two 90 × 90 cm base units and no sink, hob or seating.

03

Check the space around the island

The nearest island cabinet body is 110 cm from the 60 cm deep back-wall run. From the far island body to the opposite wall the example has 106 cm: 366 minus 60, 110 and 90. These are modelled body-to-body distances before worktop edges, handles and open doors. They do not certify walking space or access. Check the actual room, selected products and seating requirements with your installer.

04

Compare the room without an island

Open the example and remove or move the two island units to compare a clear centre. You can change cabinets and finishes while keeping the same room dimensions. Add doors, windows and fixed services, then review appliance openings and working space. If an island restricts access, compare a smaller island or a different layout rather than assuming the example fits.

05

Plan the budget from your own prices

Once you have a layout, open Items and choose Cabinet list & budget. Enter supplier prices and other costs that apply to your project. The total covers entered amounts only; it is not an automatic remodel quote. Use the budget guide for a checklist of costs to ask suppliers about.

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Questions before you start

How big is a 12 × 12 kitchen in centimetres?

Twelve feet is 365.76 cm, so a 12 × 12 ft room is 365.76 × 365.76 cm. The example rounds both sides to 366 cm.

Does a 12 × 12 kitchen always fit an island?

No. Doors, services, appliance openings, seating and the actual aisle requirements can make an island impractical even in a square room.

Can I enter feet and inches?

Yes. Select feet and inches in room setup. Kitchform stores the room dimensions in centimetres and shows other editing controls in centimetres or millimetres.

The front elevation

Review the main wall’s cabinet heights, appliance spaces and finish balance. Other walls are available in the editor.

Main wall elevation of the 12 × 12 ft kitchen with island example
Illustrative main-wall elevation. Digital materials are not supplier samples.

Example cabinet & appliance list

Planning dimensions in centimetres. These generic components are editable and do not identify purchasable supplier products.

Width × depth × height; cabinet heights exclude the visual worktop.
Ref.ComponentWidthDepthHeight
01Integrated fridge60 cm60 cm230 cm
02Oven + microwave tower60 cm60 cm230 cm
03Sink cabinet80 cm60 cm90 cm
04Dishwasher60 cm60 cm87 cm
05Spice pull-out20 cm60 cm90 cm
06Filler strip6 cm60 cm90 cm
07Drawer cabinet80 cm60 cm90 cm
08Induction hob60 cm50 cm4 cm
09Extractor hood80 cm40 cm25 cm
10Wall cabinet55.3 cm36 cm80 cm
11Wall cabinet55.3 cm36 cm80 cm
12Wall cabinet55.4 cm36 cm80 cm
13Drawer cabinet90 cm90 cm90 cm
14Base cabinet90 cm90 cm90 cm

Before installation: verify measurements on site, resolve cabinet junctions and worktop details, and enter the chosen appliances’ installation and ventilation requirements.