How to Accurately Measure Your Kitchen Space for a Renovation

Before you start picking paint swatches or choosing appliances, there’s one step you can’t skip: measuring your existing kitchen space. Accurate measurements are the foundation of every great kitchen design.

 At Essential Kitchen Design (EKD), we gather all key dimensions upfront so we can deliver a fully custom design without revisions saving you time, stress, and costly errors down the track.

Why Proper Measuring Matters?

Inaccurate measurements can lead to poor layouts, appliance placement issues, cabinetry misfits, and budget blowouts. By measuring your space correctly from the start, you’ll avoid back-and-forth revisions and help your design come together with precision.

Tools You’ll Need:

• A tape measure (preferably metal for accuracy)

• Graph paper or our printable Measuring Guide

• A pencil and eraser

• A smartphone or camera (to take photos for reference)

• A helper (optional but helpful!)

What to Measure in Your Kitchen

Overall Room Dimensions:

• Measure the full length and width of your kitchen, including ceiling height. Note any changes in height (e.g. bulkheads or sloped ceilings).

Doors and Windows:

• Measure the height and width of all windows and doors, including the distance from the floor, ceiling, and adjacent walls.

Fixed Elements:

• Note the location and size of items that will remain, such as structural beams, pillars, or existing cabinetry.

Appliance Positions:

• If you’re keeping existing appliances, measure them precisely and mark their positions. For fridges, ovens, and dishwashers, measure the width, depth, and height.

Power and Plumbing Points:

• Record where existing plumbing, power points, and gas lines are located. This will help avoid unnecessary relocation work.

Design Tip from EKD:

When measuring, always double-check your numbers and take photos of every angle. The more accurate and clear your measurements, the more successful your kitchen design will be.

Final Thoughts

A well-measured space is the first step toward a well-designed kitchen. With your accurate dimensions and EKD’s expert design process, you can move forward confidently knowing that every centimetre has been considered. Download our Existing Space Measure Guide to make the process easy and stress-free.

Ready to Begin?

Once you’ve measured your space, submit your info using our Typeform survey, and we’ll take care of the rest delivering a professional, photorealistic kitchen design within 14 days.