Easy steps to start building your dream kitchen
STEP 1:
YOUR KITCHEN LAYOUT Give us a rough drawing of your space. To get you started, we put some of the common kitchen shapes below. Indicate the length in inches. Remember the goal here is maximizing your space.
L-Shape
U-Shape
1-Wall
G-Shape
Galley
For custom kitchen sizes, draw your layout at the Planning Grid below. If you want an island, which is great, put it here.
PLANNING GRID
LEGEND:
Window
Door
Water
Gas Electrical Outlet Switch
Also take note the location of vents, water pipes, windows, switches, gas pipes, electrical outlets, and door.
STEP 2:
MEASURE WINDOWS AND DOORS Measure the height, width, depth of all windows and doors, including any moldings and trimming.
width of window
width of door
3
2
2
measure from window base to top of window door height
measure from floor to window base
FLOOR
1
FLOOR
1
STEP 3:
MEASURE THE CEILING You can choose various wall cabinet heights depending on the size of your ceiling.
NOTE: Softfit is height between the ceiling and top of the cabinet softfit crownmoulding
Wall Cabinets have 12” standard diameter and 24”, 30”, 36”, 42” height. wall cabinet
Base cabinets have 24” standard diameter and 34.5” height.
12”
ceiling height
34.5”
base cabinet 24”
As you measure, please take note of any obstruction on your ceiling such as beams or any structures that cannot be removed.
STEP 4:
YOUR APPLIANCES Note the location and measurements (depth, width and height) of each of your kitchen appliances, including the refrigerator, dishwasher, range, oven, and etc.
Type Refrigerator Range Cooktop Exhaust Hood Wall Oven Microwave Dishwasher Sink Disposal Compactor Freezer Other
Size W x D x H
Hinge Position L/R (Facing Appliance)
When you’re done email this back to info@greencastlecabinetry.com and we will send you the final layout and 3D rendering of your kitchen.
SAMPLE LAYOUT
GREENCASTLE CABINETRY INC 1418 Potrero Ave South El Monte, CA 91733 T: (626) 575 8226 | (626) 575 8232 F: (626) 575-8225 E: info@greencastlecabinetry.com www.greencastlecabinetry.com