Often if a perspective client just wants a quick quote to give them an idea of cost they will measure the room themselves and bring in the measurements for an initial design. I will ask them to choose a cabinet style and color, and ask about their appliances before beginning the design process. It is never a good idea to order cabinets without the appliances already picked out.
Once I had a client take down the cabinets and bring them into the showroom because he wasn't sure how to measure, but you don't have to do that. Here is a guideline on how to measure a kitchen if you want to just get an idea of cost from a designer. Before beginning here are the tools you need: pencil, steel measuring tape and paper. You need a measuring tape that will not easily bend.
Plan dimensions: START on the left end and measure along the entire wall to get a total length of that wall. Then go back to the same starting point and, measure along the wall to the first opening - window or door. Jot that measurement down on paper in the right wall area. If you're measuring the wall with the range it would be helpful to label it the Range Wall on your floor plan. Measure the door or window from outer trim to outer trim piece. Jot that down. Then continue around the room in that manner. If you want to check the accuracy of your measurement, compare the overall measurement on the first drawing to the total measurements on the second drawing. It is important to note where the sink and the appliances are located so the designer knows where to put those specific cabinets. It is also important to note where the heating registers and air conditioning registers are especially if you want to take down a soffit.
Vertical dimensions: Measure from floor to ceiling of each wall in at least 3 different points along the wall. Don't be surprised if there is a difference especially in older homes. Just jot down your measurements on your paper. If a window is involved then measure from the floor to the bottom of the window sill. Then measure from the bottom of the sill to the top of the trim above the window for the window height. This measurement may come in handy when placing crown molding on the upper cabinets in the kitchen.
I hope this helps. Remember this is just for a quick quote to get an idea of the cost of your remodel. If you decide you want to move forward with your project than you should have a professional come out and retake the measurements. Accurate measurements are essential for any kitchen or bath design project.
My cabinet lines are Mid Continent, Ultracraft, Fieldstone and Yorktowne and I work in the Phoenix and Philadephia areas. If you live within either of those areas, I'll be glad to give you a quote if you would email the measurements for your kitchen to claremarie@asyoulikeitdz.com.
Once I had a client take down the cabinets and bring them into the showroom because he wasn't sure how to measure, but you don't have to do that. Here is a guideline on how to measure a kitchen if you want to just get an idea of cost from a designer. Before beginning here are the tools you need: pencil, steel measuring tape and paper. You need a measuring tape that will not easily bend.
Plan dimensions: START on the left end and measure along the entire wall to get a total length of that wall. Then go back to the same starting point and, measure along the wall to the first opening - window or door. Jot that measurement down on paper in the right wall area. If you're measuring the wall with the range it would be helpful to label it the Range Wall on your floor plan. Measure the door or window from outer trim to outer trim piece. Jot that down. Then continue around the room in that manner. If you want to check the accuracy of your measurement, compare the overall measurement on the first drawing to the total measurements on the second drawing. It is important to note where the sink and the appliances are located so the designer knows where to put those specific cabinets. It is also important to note where the heating registers and air conditioning registers are especially if you want to take down a soffit.
Vertical dimensions: Measure from floor to ceiling of each wall in at least 3 different points along the wall. Don't be surprised if there is a difference especially in older homes. Just jot down your measurements on your paper. If a window is involved then measure from the floor to the bottom of the window sill. Then measure from the bottom of the sill to the top of the trim above the window for the window height. This measurement may come in handy when placing crown molding on the upper cabinets in the kitchen.
I hope this helps. Remember this is just for a quick quote to get an idea of the cost of your remodel. If you decide you want to move forward with your project than you should have a professional come out and retake the measurements. Accurate measurements are essential for any kitchen or bath design project.
My cabinet lines are Mid Continent, Ultracraft, Fieldstone and Yorktowne and I work in the Phoenix and Philadephia areas. If you live within either of those areas, I'll be glad to give you a quote if you would email the measurements for your kitchen to claremarie@asyoulikeitdz.com.
