Measure Your Kitchen Cabinets Before Designing the Layout
Prepare to Measure Your Kitchen Cabinets
Measuring your kitchen cabinets can be done without having to immediately remove the cabinets. Measuring the wall dimensions can be done easily in minutes.
Taking the measurements of a kitchen is not difficult but should be done thoroughly. In order to take measurements for new kitchen cabinets, the following items are needed:
- tape measure
- pencil
- planning grid/scratch paper
- calculator
- step stool or ladder
How to Measure Step-by-Step
This step-by-step guide will ensure that homeowners will have the correct measurements for their new kitchen cabinets.
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1. Measure Wall Widths
- Measure from wall edge to wall edge
- For windows/doors: measure inside trim to inside trim
- Write all measurements in inches
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2. Measure Ceiling Height
- Measure floor to ceiling at corners and center of each wall
- Note soffits (lowered ceiling sections)
- Common ceiling heights: 8ft, 9ft, or 10ft+
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3. Mark Center Points
- Measure from wall to center of sink, stove, fridge, windows
- If sink is under a window, mark that clearly
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4. Measure Windows
- Measure width and height
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5. Measure Vertical Clearances
- Measure from floor to bottom of windows and mark outlets, soffits
- Note anything that might block cabinet installation
Looking for a visual walkthrough? Our measuring video below makes it easy.
All set! Your measurements are ready to go. Click the link below to submit them to our team, our designers will get back to you with your Drawing.