How to Measure Your Space

It’s simple to measure the size of your kitchen or laundry space.  Follow these tips for accuracy.

• Have a strong measuring tape and it helps if you have a partner or friend to help you measure.
• Start with a piece of A4 paper and simply draw an outline of your kitchen with elements including windows, doors, arches and appliances.
• A rough measurement is all we are after but it’s critical to write in any structural features in your space.
• Start with floor to ceiling height.  This can be easier to break up into sections.  For example measure floor to existing bench height then bench to ceiling and add altogether.
• Next measure floor to bottom of window, then window height including architraves and top of window to ceiling. Then depth of window including architraves.  Write all measurements on your plan as soon as you measure.
• Then it’s time for wall to wall lengths and heights.
• Remember if you are measuring an existing kitchen space add in the thickness of tiles or splashbacks.
• Now measure height and depth of any appliances you intend on keeping in the space such as fridge, oven, microwave.
• Don’t forget to measure any doorways including architraves, openings and display the way the door opens in to the space.
• Next check under the sink and measure hot and cold taps and waste plumbing and mark on plan.
• Finally, measure and mark all power points in your existing space including any future ones.
• As you measure make sure you write down immediately so you don’t forget.  
• It is helpful to measure in millimetres.

Measurements are critical for a Kitchen Design so take your time and if in doubt measure twice to make sure.  

For more detailed information watch the video below or Download our Design Guide which details “how to measure”. There’s no stress if you’re unsure, at Smart Kitchen we help you through every step and we can always arrange for a final check measure after your free design in the Showroom.