Think about your current room and any problems you may need to overcome. Bad traffic pattern, dead corner space, awkward layout...these are the things you'll need to consider and correct before you put pen to paper.

Take a look at our sample plan.. then come up with a plan of your own! A piece of graph paper and a few measurements can help you get a head-start on the process. This will help give our Specialist the basics to work with when you give them to us.

1. Measure accurately. Start by noting the overall dimensions of your current room on your graph paper. Be sure to indicate wall length, floor to ceiling height and height/location of any sockets, Next, mark: the location and dimensions of all windows and doors including trim, indicating which way the doors swing. (It might also be helpful to note size/location of your present cabinets for reference.)

2. Note where drains, appliances, water supply and gas lines are on your plan. And Don't forget to indicate all electrical outlets, switches, heating and air conditioning registers too.

3. Jot down model numbers, sizes and color of appliances: wall oven, cooktop, range, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, sink(s), freezer etc, so you'll know how much space they will take and how the doors open.

4. After all the "un-movables" are noted on your plan, then begin with the main corner and determine cabinet placement for the rest of the room. Don't forget to take door openings, appliances, access and traffic flow of the room into account.