HOW TO MEASURE
Measuring Your Bathroom Cabinets and Kitchen Cabinets
The first step in buying new cabinets is to measure the space where you want to install them. If you are getting custom-built cabinets, C4L Cabinetry can provide a detailed layout that works for your area. However, if you are using cabinets from your current kitchen or are buying new cabinets to install in a different space, you will need to measure the room yourself. The following steps explain how to take accurate measurements for standard cabinet sizes.
TIPS ON MEASURING THE SPACE FOR YOUR NEW CABINETS
- Measure walls not the cabinets. Imagine your kitchen empty of cabinets.
- Measure ceiling height where the cabinets are going.
- Take note of the window size and placement, as well as the dimensions of the trim and sill.
- Measure any objects that will remain in the room and relate to your floor plan.
Measuring Your Bathroom Cabinets and Kitchen Cabinets
- Measure the width and depth of your space where you plan to install your cabinets, which will determine your cabinets’ size. Make sure you measure up to where your ceiling height ends.
- Measure any windows, walls, corners, or other obstructions within the space where you want to place your cabinets—these must be measured for accurate cabinet measurements.
- For wall cabinets, measure from the floor to the center of the top cabinets. For base cabinets, measure from the top of the cabinet to your desired height.
- Measure the exact height of your ceiling at several different points. This will help you confirm that your cabinets will fit, taking into account any obstructions such as light fixtures or ductwork.
- Keep in mind that the floor may not be level and that your wall cabinets must be mounted at the same height as they are deep. Make sure the counters, sinks, and other appliances you plan to use in your kitchen will fit under any wall cabinets.
- For corner cabinets, measure their point-to-point dimensions to determine the number of cabinets that fit into your space. Measure both inside corners and outside corners.
- Please provide additional photos of the current kitchen or bathroom. This will help us better understand what measurements you’re bringing in and what could work best for you.
Be sure to take measurements with tape measures in hand and mark the numbers in pencil where you intend to place your cabinets. Write down all your measurements. Then you can take the information to C4L Cabinetry, and we will walk you through the rest of the process as you choose your new cabinets.
What is the Standard Cabinet Size?
Standard cabinet size is a specific size of the cabinet common throughout the U.S. There are several variations on standard sizes, but many commonly used sizes are 24″ deep or 36″. Standard base cabinets are typically 30″ tall, but 36″ or 42″ cabinets can also be used.