Recommended renovation dimensions for flats and houses
Updated 5 Aug 2026
These practical recommendations help you plan heights and installation clearances before the walls are closed and the furniture is ordered.
The right time to decide is during the layout and services stage, when a change is still inexpensive.
They are recommendations, not a substitute for a project or binding requirements. Adapt them to the occupants, furniture and the specific building.
Bathroom and WC
Washbasin
- Recommended height
- 85–90 cm from finished floor
Mirror above washbasin
- Bottom edge
- 120–125 cm
- Top edge
- about 200 cm
Shower mixer and head
- Mixer
- 110–120 cm
- Shower head
- 200–220 cm
Wall-hung WC
- Seat height
- 42–45 cm
- Paper holder
- 65–75 cm
- Axis from side wall
- 20–30 cm
Towel rail
- Recommended height
- 110–130 cm
Electrical installation
Light switches
- Standard height
- 105–110 cm
Electrical sockets
- Living room and bedroom
- 30 cm
- Kitchen worktop
- 110–120 cm
Thermostat
- Recommended height
- 150 cm
Doorbell
- Height
- 145–150 cm
Air-conditioning indoor unit
- Unit height
- 220–250 cm
Wall-mounted TV
- Screen centre
- 100–120 cm
Kitchen and appliances
Kitchen worktop
- Typical height
- 85–92 cm
Wall cabinets
- Clearance above worktop
- 50–60 cm
Extractor hood
- Above electric hob
- 60–65 cm
- Above gas hob
- 65–75 cm
Washing machine
- Socket
- 110–120 cm
Dryer
- Socket
- 110–120 cm
Hallway coat hooks
- Typical height
- 150–170 cm
Building elements
Interior doors
- Recommended clear width
- 80–90 cm
Window sill
- Typical height
- 80–90 cm
Stairs
- Riser
- 16–18 cm
- Going
- 26–30 cm
Frequently asked questions
What height should sockets be installed at?
A common recommendation is about 30 cm above the finished floor, while kitchen sockets above the worktop are often placed at about 110–120 cm. The furniture layout should decide the final position.
How high should a TV be mounted?
A useful starting point is a screen centre around 100–120 cm above the floor, adjusted for sofa height, screen size and viewing distance.
Do all recommended dimensions have to be followed?
No. They are practical starting points. The final dimensions should follow the project, applicable requirements, the occupants and the actual furniture.
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