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If you find yourself reading this, you are obviously looking to doing up the kitchen on your own. Measuring this space is vital for any, if not all, kitchen renovations. To determine the number of cabinetry and appliances that can fit into your kitchen, you need to know the size and shape of the room. Apart from having the necessary tools, which include a measuring tape, pencil, and graph or plain paper, you need to follow a few basic steps to ensure you are getting the dimensions accurately. Just make sure to record all the measurements in inches.
Floor Measurement
Begin measuring from one corner, advisedly from the left furthest from you. Measure the entire length of the wall, then also factor in any room or door. Continue on clockwise along the entire room. The trim on windows and doors should be taken into account as part of these openings. So take the measurement from outside the trims on either side. Once done, make sure the measurements tally. This is especially easy if your room is four-sided. Just add up the dimensions of each of the parallel walls and make sure the totals match closely with each other. At this point, also create a table to record all the measurements.
Measurement of Walls
After you have measured the length around the room, you need to take into account the height as well. You should also include the windows and doors. This is because flat pack kitchens or any budget ranges can be customized around an existing setup or even for remodelling projects. They are versatile in that way, and also affordable since the installation can be done by yourself. So start with measuring the ceiling height, then jot this down in the centre of the sketch. If the ceiling heights vary in your kitchen, you need to take the ceiling height of the different areas, even if the difference is just a few inches. Once the floor to ceiling measurement is done, move on to measuring starting against the floor to the bottommost of all window. Do not forget to measure the window height. Enter all these measurements into your table.
Appliance Information
You should also factor in the appliances you will have in your kitchen, which can include, but not limited to, the refrigerator, range, hood, microwave, dishwasher, and oven. Your kitchen design may require these devices standing amongst or within the cabinetry so this should not be overlooked. Make note of the dimensions as well as the direction that the door of the appliance, if any, opens out to, whether to the left, right, or upwards. Also include any impediments such as pipes, radiators, and sink plumbing.
We hope that this three-step guide has been helpful. Also note that most suppliers that offer DIY kitchen services over their website would also provide a more detailed guide. So check that out if you need more information or guidance.
Floor Measurement
Begin measuring from one corner, advisedly from the left furthest from you. Measure the entire length of the wall, then also factor in any room or door. Continue on clockwise along the entire room. The trim on windows and doors should be taken into account as part of these openings. So take the measurement from outside the trims on either side. Once done, make sure the measurements tally. This is especially easy if your room is four-sided. Just add up the dimensions of each of the parallel walls and make sure the totals match closely with each other. At this point, also create a table to record all the measurements.
Measurement of Walls
After you have measured the length around the room, you need to take into account the height as well. You should also include the windows and doors. This is because flat pack kitchens or any budget ranges can be customized around an existing setup or even for remodelling projects. They are versatile in that way, and also affordable since the installation can be done by yourself. So start with measuring the ceiling height, then jot this down in the centre of the sketch. If the ceiling heights vary in your kitchen, you need to take the ceiling height of the different areas, even if the difference is just a few inches. Once the floor to ceiling measurement is done, move on to measuring starting against the floor to the bottommost of all window. Do not forget to measure the window height. Enter all these measurements into your table.
Appliance Information
You should also factor in the appliances you will have in your kitchen, which can include, but not limited to, the refrigerator, range, hood, microwave, dishwasher, and oven. Your kitchen design may require these devices standing amongst or within the cabinetry so this should not be overlooked. Make note of the dimensions as well as the direction that the door of the appliance, if any, opens out to, whether to the left, right, or upwards. Also include any impediments such as pipes, radiators, and sink plumbing.
We hope that this three-step guide has been helpful. Also note that most suppliers that offer DIY kitchen services over their website would also provide a more detailed guide. So check that out if you need more information or guidance.
