DESIGNING YOUR KITCHEN::............DIY Design Downloads
- FLOOR PLAN
You can print out our squared planner if you wish. . .it is set to a 1:20 scale which means 1 square equals 100mm. Draw a floor plan showing all internal wall measurements including doorways, windows, ceiling height and plumbing locations. A 1:20 scale ruler is handy if you have one.
- THE LAYOUT
Here are five basic kitchen layouts.
It can be useful to think of a 'work triangle' connecting the sink , the fridge and the cook top which should be a few easy paces from one another. - The U-shaped
Layout:
The Galley Kitchen:
The L-shaped Layout:
The Single Line Layout:
The Island Layout:
...... - APPLIANCES
Decide the make, model and position of your appliances. . .check the dimensions and how they will fit into your kitchen layout. Is there any specific cabinetry needed for your appliances?
- CABINETS
Decide what you will use cabinetry space for . . .food storage, crockery, cutlery and utensils, saucepans etc. . .what is the most convenient location for these things in relation to the tasks you regularly perform in your kitchen. Go to the Catalogue Page for cabinet carcass dimensions.
- KITCHEN PLAN
You can draw your kitchen onto the planner. . .
Plan with cabinets drawn on.. . .or if you want to try out various layouts, you may like to download our cabinet cutout sheet and place and/or stick the cabinets on to the planner. . .
Plan with cutout cabinets.
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