How to Design a Kitchen Cabinetry Plan
Whether you are remodeling your kitchen or just upgrading a few cabinets, pick a plan that matches your needs. From overall layouts to specific cabinetry details, there are multitudes of styles, colors and design ideas to choose from. Designing your own cabinetry can help ensure you end up with a functional design that meets your needs. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Measure the length of the kitchen walls.
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Use graph paper to draw each kitchen wall. Use one grid box on the graph paper to represent one foot of length.
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Mark the location of the dishwasher on the graph paper. In this example, the dishwasher measures 24 inches wide by 24 inches deep, or 2 boxes by 2 boxes.
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Mark the location of the sink. Place it close to the dishwasher for water service and drainage purposes. In this example, the sink measure 36 inches wide by 24 inches deep, or 3 boxes by 2 boxes.
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Mark the location of the stove. In this example, it measures 30 inches wide by 24 inches deep, or 2 1/2 boxes by 2 boxes.
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Mark the location of the refrigerator. (Do not place the refrigerator directly next to the stove due to the heat/cold difference.) In this example, it measures 36 inches wide by 24 inches deep, or 3 boxes by 2 boxes.
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Fill in the remaining space with base cabinetry lines.
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Using dashed lines, mark the location of all raised cabinetry. Raised cabinetry are the cabinets that are hung up on the wall. In this example, the raised cabinetry measures 1 foot deep, or 1 box. Do not place raised cabinetry where there is a window.
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Add any additional cabinetry, islands, or peninsulas using solid lines. Leave 3 to 4 feet of space between opposing cabinetry to allow adequate room for traffic through the kitchen when the cabinets are open.
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Tips & Warnings
An efficient kitchen will have a work triangle measuring less than 22 feet. Measure a triangle between the sink, refrigerator, and stove. Add each leg of the triangle to total the work triangle measurement.
If you have a specialty appliance, be sure to verify its dimensions.
References
- Photo Credit Jon Olson Photography
