How to Measure for Kitchen Remodel

If you are considering a kitchen remodel, It is possible and easy to do your own drawing. The biggest problem I have when a client bring their own drawing is not enough information. you cannot have too much info. accurate measurements will make it easy for the designer to present you with a drawing and accurate quote. Follow the simple steps below and sample drawing will make you a pro.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tape measure(appx 25ft)
• draft paper or plain white paper
• calculator
• assistant to hold tape if needed

1. Start by drawing a simple square on paper, or L-shape. indicate where doors and windows, gas line, etc are located.

2. measure from corner of wall to any object alone wall such as window or door.(measure outside casement or molding of object

3. Starting at corner measure to any object alone wall such as window or door. measure to molding or casing of object. write measurement on drawing

4. measure from corner wall to center of sink or sink window.
   measure from corner wall to gas line or center of vent hood.

5. measure height of windows and distance off floor.
   measure floor to ceiling. allow for different heights if ceiling is a cathedral or sloped.

Tips & Warnings

• see sample kitchen plan for reference
• always double check measurements

[jswana]

on 8/10/2009 Very comprehensive and simple too. By the way, welcome to my growing list of friends. 5 stars! Jswana

[ladybella]

on 8/10/2009 This is a helpful article with step-by-step instructions.

[bruceedw]

on 8/10/2009 thank you. always willing to help.

[blakeurban]

on 8/10/2009 Simply put. With this article anyone could do this. You made it easy for all to start a remodel project the right way.