Here are the steps you might take when measuring your kitchen space. . .you need to run a tape measure over the space, recording the overall distance (in millimetres) between finished/ lined walls. . .and the distance from corners to the architrave/facings of any door and window openings — you need to know the clear wall space you have for cabinetry.

Record your measurements by sketching a plan of the space. . .graph or squared paper is good but not absolutely necessary.

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.

Note: When measuring doors and windows the architrave/facing/trim is considered part of the door or window. As shown in the drawing below. . .so measure doors and windows from the outside of the trim on one side to the outside of the trim on the other side.

Example sketch:

If you are renovating do not include existing cabinets/items you do not intend to keep in the design of your new kitchen.

Make sure you show doors opening the right way and note the clear wall height under window sills.

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 places in the kitchen. Ceiling heights and distances between 'parallel' walls can vary by 50mm or more!

Record the position, size and height of the floor of any permanent features such as sink wastes in a concrete floor or built in posts etc. . .and also any features you have decided to retain in your design.

Double check your measurements and add up the parts to check that opposite walls tally.

Important! This stage is for working on the design only and we recommend that the person responsible for the installation of your new kitchen is also responsible for the final site measure from which the kitchen is ordered.

Modulo are also in the process of developing a DIY Design Pack which we are currently consumer testing. . .if you would like to be a part of this testing process contact us.

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