Measuring Your Space
Everything You Need to Know to Measure Your Space Accurately
Before ordering cabinets or designing a layout, it's important to measure your room properly. This guide will help you gather all the key dimensions to ensure a perfect fit for your cabinetry.
1
Gather Your Tools
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Tape measure (10m+ recommended)
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Pencil & paper (Download our printed grid room example)
📐Optional: Using a Laser measurer level, AR smartphone measuring tool
2
Draw a Rough Floor Plan
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Sketch the layout of your room, including all walls, windows, and door openings. Don’t worry about it being to scale—just get the general shape.
💡 Tip: Label each wall (Wall A, Wall B, etc.)
3
Measure Wall Lengths
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Start with Wall A and move around the room clockwise.
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Record each measurement clearly on your floor plan sketch.
💡 Tip: Measure from corner to corner and ignore skirting boards for now.
4
Mark Windows, Doors & Openings
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Measure the width and height of every window and door.
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Mark how far each one is from the nearest corner.
💡 Tip: Don't forget to record the height from the floor to the windowsill and top of window frame.
5
Measure Ceiling Height
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Use a tape measure or optionally a laser measuring tool to measure from floor to ceiling at multiple points.
💡 Tip: Watch for bulkheads or uneven ceilings.
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Check Power Points, Plumbing & Vents
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Mark down all electrical outlets, switches, plumbing pipes, taps, and vents.
💡 Tip: Take photos of each wall to reference later when designing.
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Final Room Measurement Checklist
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✅ Wall lengths recorded.
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✅ Doors & windows marked with exact positions.
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✅ Ceiling height measured.
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✅ Power, water, and vent locations noted.
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✅ Sketch complete with labels and notes.
