On this page, we will guide you through the design and planning process. Here, you will find step by step instructions on how to measure your kitchen or bathroom, and how to create the floor plan you will use to create your new room. Below, you can download valuable documents and tools to use for your project.

Sample Floor Plan

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First, draw a rough sketch of your room. Now measure every wall, beginning at the left corner, to the far right corner. Write the total measurements in inches. Measure from left corner to edge of opening, window or door. Now measure across opening, from trim edge to trim edge. Next, measure from trim edge to far wall. Compare this measurement to the total of the previous three. They should be equal. Make sure to mark exact locations of sinks, water lines, electrical outlets, and switches on the drawing. Measure to the center of these, not the edge.
 

Measuring Doors & Windows

Now we'll measure all of the openings in the room. For the windows, measure from the floor to the window sill. Then measure from the window sill to the top of the window. Now measure from the top of the window to the ceiling. Now measure from the floor to the ceiling. Compare this measurement to the total of the previous three. They should be equal. To measure door openings, measure the width of the door from trim edge to trim edge. Indicate the position of the door swing on your drawing.
 

Now just get height, width, and depth measurements for all the appliances in the room, (stoves, refrigerators, microwaves, dishwashers, etc.), and mark their locations on your drawing. Then go back and double check your measurements. Remember the golden rule of the construction/carpentry industry, "Measure twice, cut once".
 

Using your measurements, begin sketching in your cabinet space. Start in the 0', 0' corner, (upper left), of the grid and work outward, keeping in mind that each large square equals 1 foot and each small square equals 3 inches. Again, be sure to note the location of doors, windows, electrical outlets, plumbing fixtures, ventilation, and major appliances. Keep in mind, you may be able to move major appliances several inches to accommodate your layout. To assist you in the design process, we have provided documents below that you can download and print out. Just click on the links to get the ones you need!

Planning Details.....A planning/option details checklist. Floorplan Guide...Step by step guide to creating a floor plan. Planning Grid........A designer's grid sheet.

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