Kitchen Planning Guide, Guideline 16, Proper Dishwasher Location

Guideline 16

The edge of the primary dishwasher should be within 36" of the edge of one sink.

Guideline 16 Clarification

The dishwasher should be reachable by more than one person at a time to accommodate other cooks, kitchen clean-up helpers and/or other family members.

Guidelines used by permission from the National Kitchen & Bath Association