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Below is a step-by-step
guide for drawing and measuring your kitchen. To make it easier to draw your
kitchen we have provided a grid that can be printed and
used as grid paper.
Click
here to see grid paper sample.
note:
When you are remodeling,
we do not include current
cabinetry or other furniture that will not be kept, such
as kitchen tables, in your measurements.
note: All of your measurements should be in inches.
For example, if you measure a wall that is 10 feet, write it as 120" ( a quotation mark (")
denotes inches ).
Sample Drawing:
Step
1:
Draw a rough
outline of your kitchen. Use the following symbols in your
drawing
for doors and windows.
Step
2:
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Beginning
at the top left corner of your drawing measure to
the first window, door, or wall. Continue clockwise
around the room until each wall, window and door has
been measured.
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Note:
When measuring doors and windows the trim is
considered part of the door or window. As shown in
the drawing below, measure from the outside of the
trim on one side to the outside of the trim on the
other side. |
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Measure
the ceiling height and write it in the center of
your drawing. Sometimes, especially with older
homes, it is a good idea to take measurements in a
few different areas of the kitchen. Ceiling heights,
even in the same room, can sometimes vary by as much
as a few inches.
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These
are the basic measurements needed to provide you
with realistic budget numbers for your project. We
will take accurate measurements when we come to the
home. Please do not worry about the measurements, if
you are off an inch or two it's no big deal.
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