Step 1: Measure the height and width of all walls.

Step2. Measure the widths and heights of all openings. Allways measure from the inside of the opening and not include trim.

Widths:

a) Measure from a wall corner to the edge of the nearest window or door opening.
b) Measure this opening.
c) Measure from the second side of this opening to the next opening or wall corner.

d) Repeat the above steps (a-c) until all the opening widths are recorded. Make note of the positioning for all door swings. Does it swing in or out? Is it hinged on the left or right?

Heights:

a) Measure from floor to the bottom of the window or the top of the door.
b) Measure from the bottom to the top of the window.
c) Measure from the top of the window or door to the ceiling.
d) Repeat the above steps (a-c) until all the opeing heights are recorded.
e) Make sure these measurements calculate correctly and agree with the overall room dimensions in step #1.

Step 3: Use the measurements to make a rought sketch of your room, using the grid on this page.

Step 4: Indicate the exact loacation of sink, drain, water lines, gas lines, electrical outlets and switches on the rought sketch.

Step 5: Measure the widths and heights of all your major appliances, and indicate their pal