Guide to Measuring Your Space

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Accurate measuring is a critical step in the

remodeling process. Measurement errors

are a source of significant delays and

costly overruns.

Obtaining a professional measurement of your

space is highly recommended — talk to your

designer for more details.

Please read ALL of these instructions carefully from start to finish before beginning to measure your space. For more information, visit

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Measure in INCHESCabinets and appliances are measured in inches, so your drawings should be recorded in inches, not feet and inches.

Example: 138-1⁄8 in. NOT 11 ft. 6-1⁄8 in.

For walls and openings, ROUND DOWNWhen you measure ceilings, walls and openings, round down to the nearest 1/8 inch.

Example: 138-1⁄8 in. NOT 138-3 ⁄16 in.

For appliances, ROUND UPWhen you measure appliances round up to the nearest inch.

Example: 36 in. NOT 35-11⁄16 in.

Recording your measurementsWe've provided graph paper to help with your final drawings. It is much more important to record accurate dimensions, rather than draw your room to a precise scale. Be sure to write the actual dimensions on your drawings for all the elements in your space.

1/2

1 full inch

Record this as 12 inches, NOT 1 foot

Record this as 13 inches,

NOT 1 foot, 1 inch

3/4

1/4 1/8

Do not use this side of the ruler, or metric measurements

You do not need to measure closer

than 1/8 inch.

MEASURING YOUR SPACEThis guide walks you through the five easy steps to create

drawings and provide the information necessary for your

kitchen designer to start the design process:

1 Floor Plan Drawing . . . . . . . . page 4A birds-eye view of your space

2 Wall Elevation Drawing . . . . . . page 5A vertical and horizontal map of each wall, from a straight-on view

3 Construction Details . . . . . . . page 6Important information for your renovation project

4 Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6Dimensions and manufacturers' specs for your appliances

5 Photography . . . . . . . . . . . page 6Photos of your space before renovation

Standard US construction materials are measured in inches. Use a US tape measure and record your dimensions in inches, not feet and inches.

IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT MEASURING FOR RENOVATIONS

Before your Kitchen Designer can begin to design your new

space and help you select your cabinetry and appliances, they

will need to know the size of your space and the important

construction details.

USE ONLY METAL MEASURING TAPESCloth or plastic tapes may stretch, causing measuring errors.

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Measuring doors and windowsYour designer needs to know the exact location of windows and doors, as well as the size of each opening (including the trim) in order to plan your new space.

Record all of these measurements:

A. Width, including trim

B. Height, including trim

C. Distance from floor

D. From floor to top of window

E. Width of the window sill

C

B

D

A

E

Floor

B

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Locate windows and doorsMeasure from the wall to the outside edge of the trim on all your doors and windows.

Range hoodsIf you have an existing range hood vent or over the range wall microwave, note the location on your drawing. Specify if it exhausts back into the room, or if it has ducts that vent to outside.

220 volt outletsBe sure to show any 220 volt outlets on your drawing. Do you have an electric stove? Then you'll have a 220 volt outlet for your stove. Your outlet may not look exactly like the example shown here, but it will look different from standard 110 volt outlets.

Locate water and utility linesMark the center line location of the sink, water lines, drains, gas lines and heating/air conditioning vents.

Locate outlets and switchesMeasure horizontally to the center of the wall plate and vertically from the floor as shown.

MEASURING TIPSHere are helpful tips on how to properly

measure your space and record the correct

window, door and utility information for

your floor plan and wall elevation drawings.

Always double-check your measurements!

IMPORTANT!

Be sure to write the

measurements on

your drawings!

Most grid paper is to scale, but your designer won't know what size your space is unless

you write down the dimensions.

23 1/8"

Round down to the nearest 1/8 inch, and write it on your drawings.

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CREATING A FLOOR PLAN DRAWINGA Floor Plan is a "bird's eye" view of the whole

room, showing all four walls and the location

of important utilities.

Start with your wall drawingsStart your Floor Plan with Wall A, the sink wall. Then go clockwise around the room with walls B, C, and D. Mark the locations of openings and fixtures along the wall segments.

Locate ceiling lights and other fixturesMeasure in two directions to locate the center of ceiling lights, fans, air vents, and any other fixtures in the floor or ceiling.

Locate islands and peninsulasIf there is an existing island or peninsula, mark its size and location. Mark any outlets or utilities coming to these structures.

Always double-check your measurements!The total of your wall segments must equal your overall wall length.

Example: 62-1/2 in. + 36 in. + 39-3/4 in. = 138-1/4 in.

Transfer measurements to gridTransfer all of your measurements to the grid pages in this guide following the example below.

It is more important to write down the exact measurements than to draw the floor plan to scale.

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of each wall, with all the features measured

vertically and horizontally, placing them on the

wall space. This helps your designer locate your

new cabinets and appliances along your walls.

Start with the sink wall, go clockwise from thereStart measuring your room with the sink wall. Label this Wall A. Then go clockwise around your room, labeling the walls B, C, and D.

Draw a rough sketchStart by drawing a rough sketch (or two!) of each wall on a separate sheet of paper.

Measure the width of the wallMeasure the full width of each wall, beginning in the left corner. Check the width at two locations, 6 inches above the finished floor and 6 inches below the ceiling. Use the smallest dimension.

Measure the height of the wallMeasure the full height of each wall, beginning in the left corner. Check the height at two other locations. Use the smallest dimension.

Locate the openingsMeasure to the outside edge of the trim. Then measure from the outside trim edge to the next opening, or to the far wall. Follow the measuring tips on page 2 to capture all the important details about windows and doors.

Locate fixtures and utilitiesMeasure horizontally to the center of outlets, switches, water lines and other utilities. Also measure the distance of these items from the floor. If there are HVAC wall vents, mark their location and size. Follow the measuring tips on page 3 for accuracy.

Transfer measurements to gridTransfer all of your measurements to the grid pages in this guide. Label your drawings Wall A, Wall B, Wall C and Wall D. Then begin the Floor Plan Drawing.

CREATING WALL ELEVATION DRAWINGS2

Always double-check your measurements! The total of your wall segments should equal your overall length.

If your floor plan looks like this drawing …

… your elevation view will look like this drawing.

If your space is L-shaped or has a bump out area, you can still draw an elevation view straight on. Just use a vertical line to show where the wall comes forward.

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WARNING: Soffits typically contain electrical and plumbing elements that can’t be relocated. Consult a professional on your remodel.

Entrances and accessTo make sure your new products fit through doorways into your space, record the actual openings for doors and hallways.

Entry Door: inches

Interior Door 1: inches

Interior Door 2: inches

Hallway: inches

Is there a basement or crawl space under the room that provides access to plumbing and heating ducts?

❑ Yes ❑ No

Soffit / Bulkhead

Ceiling

Wall cabinets are often hung below

a soffit.

CONSTRUCTION DETAILSSoffitsA soffit, also called a bulkhead, is a wall section that is built out at the ceiling level, usually in the area above wall cabinets.

Does the room have soffits?

❑ Yes ❑ No

If yes, please fill out the two dimensions in the diagram to the right.

Do you plan to keep the existing soffits? ❑ Yes ❑ No

Will the soffits have recessed lighting after the renovation? ❑ Yes ❑ No

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Appliance dimensions are critical to the overall fit of all kitchen components. Whether you are buying new appliances or using existing ones, provide the dimensions for each appliance in your kitchen. Door hinges and handles can obstruct surrounding cabinets and must be

factored into the design. Whenever possible, provide brand, model and spec sheets for appliances. Spec sheets are installation guides that list the dimensions of the appliance.Please provide all appliance information.

Existing New None Brand Model Dimensions W x D x H Spec Sheets Enclosed?

Sink n n n ✕ ✕ n Yes n No

Disposal n n n ✕ ✕ n Yes n No

Dishwasher n n n ✕ ✕ n Yes n No

Compactor n n n ✕ ✕ n Yes n No

Refrigerator n n n ✕ ✕ n Yes n No

Freezer, stand alone n n n ✕ ✕ n Yes n No

Range n n n ✕ ✕ n Yes n No

Cook Top n n n ✕ ✕ n Yes n No

Exhaust Hood n n n ✕ ✕ n Yes n No

Wall Oven n n n ✕ ✕ n Yes n No

Microwave, wall mount n n n ✕ ✕ n Yes n No

Microwave, countertop n n n ✕ ✕ n Yes n No

Other: n n n ✕ ✕ n Yes n No

Other: n n n ✕ ✕ n Yes n No

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PHOTOGRAPHY5Take photos of your space and share them with your Kitchen Designer. Label your shots to match your walls: A, B, C, D

❑ Straight on views of each wall: A (the sink wall), B, C, D (go clockwise around the room.)

❑ Photos of soffits or other construction details

❑ Close ups of anything unusual in your space: air vents, plumbing or gas lines, entrances or access notes.

FLOOR PLANSee instructions on page 4.

Be sure to include these items on your drawing, using these symbols:

Scale: 3/4˝ = 1´

IMPORTANT:Some cabinets or appliances may not fit through an existing doorway. Make sure you measure the width of all doorway openings on this floor plan drawing.

Note:Keep in mind that each large square equals one foot and each small square equals 3 inches. The scale of this grid is 3/4” = 1’.

Door swing Show if the door opens in or out of the room, swings to the left or the right side.

❑ Wall Lengths

❑ Window & Door Openings

❑ Water Lines

❑ Drain Lines

❑ Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Vents

❑ 110 Volt Electrical Outlets

❑ 220 Volt Electrical Outlets

❑ Ceiling Light Locations

❑ Wall Light Locations

❑ Ceiling Fan Locations

❑ Thermostat

❑ Switches, Phone and TV

❑ Gas Line

❑ Range Hood

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❑ Longitudes de pared

❑ Aberturas de ventanas y puertas

❑ Caños de agua

❑ Caños de drenaje

❑ Salidas de calefacción, ventilación y aire acondicionado (HVAC)

❑ Tomacorrientes de 110 voltios

❑ Tomacorrientes de 220 voltios

❑ Ubicaciones de luces de techo

❑ Ubicaciones de luces de pared

❑ Ubicaciones de ventiladores de techo

❑ Termostato

❑ Interruptores, teléfono y TV

❑ Caño de gas

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IMPORTANTE:Algunos armarios o electrodomésticos podrían no caber por las puertas existentes. Asegúrese de medir el ancho de todas las aberturas de las puertas en este dibujo del plano.

Nota:Recuerde que cada cuadrado grande equivale a un pie y cada cuadrado pequeño equivale a 3 pulgadas. La escala de esta cuadrícula es 3/4” = 1’.

Abertura de la puerta Muestre si la puerta se abre hacia adentro o hacia fuera de la habitación, con un movimiento hacia la derecha o la izquierda.

PLANOVer instrucciones en la página 9.

Asegúrese de incluir estos elementos en el dibujo usando estos símbolos:

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WALL ELEVATION DRAWINGSee instructions on page 5.

Open and remove folded insert to create Floor Plan and Wall Elevation drawings.

IMPORTANT!

Be sure to write the measurements on

your drawings!Most grid paper is to scale,

but your designer won't know what size your space is unless you write down the dimensions.

Materials List:Before you begin measuring your space, make sure you have all the tools you need on hand.

Tape measure (25' to ensure accuracy)

Pencil with eraser

Scrap paper

Ruler or straight edge

Step ladder

Digital camera

Recommended:

Assistant

Digital measuring tool

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Abra y retire el anexo doblado para dibujar el plano y las elevaciones de pared.

¡IMPORTANTE!

¡Asegúrese de escribir las medidas

en sus dibujos!En general, el papel cuadriculado es a escala, pero su diseñador no sabrá el tamaño de su espacio a

menos que anote las dimensiones.

Lista de materiales:

Antes de comenzar a medir su espacio, asegúrese de tener todas las herramientas necesarias a mano.

Cinta métrica (de 25' para garantizar la precisión)

Lápiz con goma de borrar

Papel para anotaciones

Regla o borde recto

Escalera

Cámara digital

Se recomienda:

Asistente

Herramienta de medición digital

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Indica 42" desde el suelo

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Longitudes y alturas de paredes y longitudes de segm

entos de paredes (espacio entre artículos)

Ancho y altura para puertas y paredes, incluidos

los marcos (ver consejos en la página 10)

Caños de agua y desagües

Caños de gas

Tomacorrientes de 220 voltios

Tomacorrientes de 110 voltios

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S: WA

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ES : PARED D

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Scale: 1/2˝ = 1´ |

Escala: 1/2˝ = 1´

ELEVATION

S: WA

LL B | ELEVACION

ES : PARED B

B

Scale: 1/2˝ = 1´ |

Escala: 1/2˝ = 1´