Measure Your Space

Getting accurate measurements of your existing space is a relatively simple task, but an important step in making sure your designer has the information needed to create a design for your new kitchen. You will want to complete this task before you have your first meeting with your designer.  ​

First, watch this How To Measure Your Kitchen video, then follow the simple steps below to measure your space and send the information to a KraftMaid Advisor.

Print out and use this graph paper which will help in creating a sketch of your space.

• Use the grid to make it easy to draw straight lines. Label each wall of your space with a letter in your drawing. Measure and write down the full width of each wall from corner to corner.
• Take a straight-on picture of each wall in your drawing. This will help your designer get a better understanding of your space.
  • Start by standing in the center of your room
  • Take a picture of the wall you will draw at the “top” of your sketch
  • Then rotate 90 degress clockwise, to the wall which will be the “right” side of your sketch. (it’s ok if you have to step back to capture the entire wall)
  • Continue until you have photographed all four walls

• Measure the width of each door and window, including the frame/molding in your measurement.
• Note the height of each door and window (again, including the frame/molding). For windows, also note the distance from the floor up to the bottom of the window.

• Measure from the center of each appliance to the nearest wall. It might be helpful to mark the center with a piece of painters tape and then measure from that point to the wall.
• If you’re planning to keep any of your current appliances, measure their height, width and depth.
• If you’re planning to purchase new appliances, provide the manufacturer and model information to your designer to ensure that your new cabinet layout will accommodate them.

• Measure plumbing locations to the nearest wall.
  Mark plumbing locations with a “P”.
• Indicate whether the sink drain goes into the floor or the wall.
• If you have a gas range, note the location of the gas supply line, or measure from the centerline of the range if the supply line is not visible. Marke gas line locations with a “G”.

• Measure the location of electrical outlets and switches from the centerline of the outlet or switch to the nearest wall.
• Mark electrical outlets and switches with an “E”.

• Measure the ceiling height in 2-4 locations throughout the room.
• A soffit is the area where a ceiling extends down to meet the top of your cabinets. If you have soffits, measure their height and width.
  (The kitchen shown in the photo does not have a soffit.)