MEASURE
YOUR ROOM

Designing a kitchen requires the right measurements. Being precise now will make the rest of your journey much smoother. The right measurements allow you to create a kitchen that fits perfectly within the space that you have.


If you don’t feel confident doing this yourself, IKEA can help! Contact your local IKEA store to organize this service.

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Walls and floors


Measure from the floor to the ceiling, the distance between walls and from the corners to the doors. Also make a record of anything that projects into the room such as radiators, pipes, ventilation, special angles and any other major architectural features.

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Doors and windows


Measure the size of doors and windows, as well as the height and distance of each from the floor, ceiling and edges. It is a good idea to mark on your drawing the space that doors and windows need to swing open. If you are planning to have a cabinet under the window, remember that the minimum distance between the window frame and the floor should be 35'', and preferably 40''.

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Sockets, switches,
water connections, etc


So you’ve measured the big stuff. Now it’s time to look at the details. Note the location of existing electrical sockets, switches and water and gas connections. Remember that these can be moved to suit your new kitchen. Mark down the approximate position of where you would like these new outlets, switches and connections to be placed.


Now that you have your measurements you can plan out your dream kitchen with the IKEA Kitchen Planner

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