Tape measure

Before you begin measuring your kitchen space, there are a few things you’ll need to keep in mind:

  • Accuracy is key. In order to ensure that your design goes smoothly, your measurements must be accurate but we understand your not a professional in this area. The easiest way is to start with a rough draft of your room and mark out all doors, windows, walls. Mark down the measurements of these. If you need to tidy it up and do a second drawing, by all means.In the showroom we will draw it to scale and if you proceed to get your kitchen from us we will do a final site measure to make sure every thing fits as per plan.
  • Label everything. Be sure to indicate the precise locations of all openings (windows, doorways, entryways), obstructions (soffits, vents, pipes), and utilities (water lines, drains, gas lines, and electrical outlets). Also indicate the intended locations and dimensions of all appliances.
  • Appliances. Take the dimensions of the appliances that you have or intend to purchase, and indicate their intended location on the drawing.

How to measure and draw your kitchen

  1. Draw a Bird’s Eye View of Your Kitchen
    Sketch a floor plan of your kitchen as seen from above. Include the entire room—not just the area currently occupied by cabinets.
  2. Mark Wall Lengths
    Write down the total length of each wall.
  3. Indicate Desired Kitchen Layout
    Draw in where you’d like your new kitchen to be, or leave this part blank if you’d prefer to discuss it with your consultant.
  4. Mark Doorways and Windows
    Include the width of all doorways and windows (including architraves), and show the wall space on either side of them.
  5. Show Existing Plumbing
    Mark the current location of your sink and dishwasher plumbing. (There’s no need to show existing cabinets.)
  6. Include Fixed Features
    Indicate anything that must stay in the kitchen, such as hot water cylinders or built-in pantries.

Important Notes

  • Your sketch doesn’t need to be to scale—measurements are what matter most.
  • These drawings are for concept planning only. A final site measure will be done before production.

If you need to download a scale page, you can do so here.