Kitchen Design Aid

Basic Layout of the Kitchen

This process will give you a basic idea of what can be done with your space. Our kitchen designers will refine and massage your layout to achieve the best possible end result.

Step 1

Print out the kitchen layout grid. This is your worksheet and will allow you to see a top view of your kitchen, showing you what space you will have for cabinets, as well as doorways, windows, appliances, etc.

Step 2 Kitchens are usually either “L” shaped, “U” shaped, or “=” shaped (Galley). They sometimes have islands which are stand alone units with sinks, cook tops, or extra counter space. Other kitchens have peninsulas which add counter space or a breakfast counter. Step 3

Measure the kitchen walls as they exist now or as they will look in the future design, and mark them on the Layout Grid.

Step 4

Sketch in where the doorways, windows, and appliances are located, noting their size (width and height). This will allow you to see the actual space that is available for your cabinets.

Step 5

Next, you can layout your kitchen cabinets, (wall cabinets are generally 12” deep and bases are 24” deep), deciding where drawers will be most functional.