How To Measure
Your Kitchen Space
The following is a step-by-step guide that will help you
measure your kitchen space before buying cabinets.
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BE PREPARED
Grab a pencil and a piece of paper! You’ll be drawing a floor plan of your kitchen space to make marking your measurements easier.
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DRAW AN OUTLINE OF YOUR KITCHEN
Draw the outline of your entire kitchen. Include all of the walls in your kitchen—not just where you intend to install cabinets. Be sure to draw in any major obstacles or structural features that may make installation difficult.
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MARK ANY BREAKS
Mark the outline with any breaks in your kitchen walls. This includes windows, doorways, and those obstacles we mentioned earlier.
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LABEL YOUR SKETCH
You’ll want to label each individual wall and each opening or obstacle. We find it easiest to label alphabetically. Record a key of these labels on the paper you’re using to sketch.
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MEASURE YOUR KITCHEN
Measure each labeled section with a tape measure from outside edge to outside edge and from floor to ceiling. Don’t forget to measure all of the openings and obstacles. Try to be as precise as possible with these measurements. Then, copy each measurement into your key—this will make it easier to see each measurement.
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SKETCH YOUR KITCHEN DETAILS
Sketch the layout of your new kitchen. Draw where you plan on installing cabinets and include any appliances like refrigerators, sinks, dishwashers, and ovens that will sit within the cabinets. This will help you visualize what is achievable for your kitchen remodel.
