Measuring your space is the first step you will need to take when getting an estimate for a kitchen renovation/remodel. Often, this is the requirement of the homeowner and you will need to bring in your preliminary measurements when you meet with your kitchen designer for your first appointment. Here are some helpful tips when you’re measuring for a kitchen renovation.
START WITH A SKETCH: Draw a “Birds Eye” sketch of the space related to the project. Don’t worry this doesn’t have to be pretty or to scale… Just a simple sketch is all you need.
Be sure to include:
- Walls (even walls currently without cabinets).
- Windows, Doorways, Pass-through areas.
- Plumbing, Major Electrical (ex: stove), and Gas line locations.
- Current Appliance Locations.
Once your sketch is complete, it’s time to measure your space. It’s always best if you have someone there to help you with this task. This way your helper can assist you when measuring and verify the recorded measurements.
PRINTABLE PLANNING AND MEASURE GRID
MEASURE: Measure all of the following:
SUMMARY: Measuring your space should be fun and not a chore. Although measuring sounds difficult, we see it as a therapeutic journey to really uncover what you dislike about your current kitchen. Take note of things you dislike about your current kitchen as you are measuring, as this will serve as a great starting point during your consultation. Don’t worry, 99.9% of the time the hired firm will come to your home and verify the measurements for most supply and installed jobs at the appropriate time. If you aren’t up to measuring your kitchen, most kitchen and bath firms offer measuring services for hire. Take a few pictures of your existing space for your Kitchen Designer, as this will serve as a great visual tool for them. You can email your pictures in advance or bring them to your first appointment on your phone or tablet. If in doubt, make a note and ask, have fun and always be safe when operating a tape measure.
