At Smart Kitchen we want your kitchen buying experience to be as easy as possible – so here’s a quick explanation on how to measure your kitchen space.
The Smart Kitchen system is quick and easy and let’s you walk away with a clear price. We can double check your measurements if you are a bit unsure at an additional charge, but there’s really nothing to it if you follow these guidelines.
What you will need:
- a metric tape
- a grid paper (or even a blank piece of paper)
- pencil and eraser for changes.
Start by:
- drawing the shape of the room – straight, u-shape, galley, l-shape which will be the space for your new kitchen
- write down all measurements in millimetres ‘mm’ (not centimetres ‘cm’).
- avoid rounding up or down to numbers finishing in 0 or 5. This will allow all measurements to be completely accurate on your final plans.
- ensure you measure from wall, not existing tiles. Failure to do this can affect measurements by 20mm in some cases.
Door measurements:
- measure height and width.
- include separate architrave measurements marking the width of the architrave.
- show the direction of which way the door will open.
Window measurements:
- measure height and width.
- include architrave measurements and width size.
- note existing window coverings that will remain as sometimes these can be bulky and need to be allowed for on your plan.
- include the distance from the floor to the bottom of all window.
Appliance measurements:
- mark on your plan with all measurements of height and width for fridge, cooktop, oven, microwave, rangehood or any other appliance for your kitchen.
- if you are buying all new appliances talk to one of the Smart Kitchen Team to explain our appliance offerings.
Check:
- when measuring a wall with a door and/or windows, always take the full overall wall measurement as well, then double check by adding the individual measurements of the doors, wall and windows.
- totals should equal that of the overall measurement.
- note the position of the current sink waste on the wall or floor. Mark the waste with a note of the hot and cold water outlets.
- jot down the position of existing hot plate.
- take note of any questions you have so our Designer can answer them all for you.
Finally:
- take a few photos and bring along your Ipad or phone of your existing or new plan kitchen area as well as surrounding space to assist the Kitchen Designer.
- check out our kitchens beforehand so you have a good idea of what you like.
- due to popularity it is important to book a free in-store design appointment at a showroom closest to you and at a time that suits so you’re not waiting around.
Hope this helps with your Kitchen Design – Good Luck!