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I have an old house and am not sure if the walls are square. How do I check for this?

Use the 3-4-5 method. Measure along one wall for three feet (or a multiple of three—the bigger the better). Mark this point. Next, measure along...

 

I don’t want to completely replace all of my cabinets, but would like to give them a facelift. What are my options?

You can try refacing the cabinets by replacing the front of the cabinet with new doors and facings. Or, you can apply a new finish or paint to the...

 

My run of cabinets is going to end with just a little space to spare between the last cabinet and the wall. What do I do about that space?

You can buy a narrow filler to fill in that gap. The wood is stained and finished to match the other cabinets you will be...

 

I don’t have a dishwasher and hadn’t planned on getting one, so why should I include it in my plan?

Even if you don’t plan to have a dishwasher, you may want to include a 24” base cabinet beside the sink. You can always use the cabinet space....

 

Do I need countertop space beside the built-in oven?

Yes, and experts recommend you have 18”, with a bare minimum of...

 

How much countertop space should I have beside the range?

Experts recommend having 24”, with a bare minimum of...

 

How much countertop space should I have beside the refrigerator?

Experts recommend having 18”, with 15” as the bare minimum. This should be located on the latch...

 

How much countertop space should I have beside the sink?

Experts recommend having 36” on either side of the sink, with 24” as the bare...

 

How much room do I need for an eating table?

Allow 36” between the nearest obstruction and an eating table, so there is room to pull a chair away from the...

 

How much space should I leave for a walkway when planning a kitchen?

The general rule is to leave at least 42” between the front edge of the counter top to the nearest table or...

 
 
 


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