Planning your kitchen
Whether you’re using our free planning service or creating your own
design, measuring your space accurately is key for the best results.
Measurements explained
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Sketch your room layout
Indicate and measure openings
Measure your doors, walls and windows
Indicate and measure any obstacles
Measure ceiling height
Measurements to think about
Here’s an example of some key measurements to take
note of when planning your kitchen.
G
Boiler
F
H
Window
External doors
Electrical
socket
Sloping
ceiling
Boiler
Electrica
socket
A
Unit / worktop
Internal
door
E
E
B
Electrical
socket
D
C
Diagram 1
Measure lengths
marked A-H
Sloping
ceiling
F
Free planning Boiler
service
Wind
When you’re ready to design
Electrical
your kitchen, book a free
socket
planning
appointment at
Unit
/ worktop
E
diy.ie/planningappointment
Measure the length, width and
height of your room, noting
any pipework that’s boxed in
or under the floor and marking
doors and obstacles.
5