The easiest and cheapest way to take the measurements of your kitchen is by doing it yourself! We support you in making this process easy through our kitchen measurement video instructions. Alternatively, you could also use our printed kitchen measurement guide to use as a reference while you are taking the measurements.
If you are not able to take these measurements yourself for whatever reason, we can support you with our kitchen measuring service.
What are the benefits of the kitchen measurement service?
Why should I consider the IKEA kitchen measuring service?
We always recommend and support you to take measurements of your kitchen yourself. However, sometimes you may not be able to do this yourself. For a small fee, we arrange for an experienced, professional technician to visit your home to take precise measurements of your kitchen space and document all the critical details.
- Expertise: The measurement service is provided by a technician with many years of experience in the kitchen business.
- Accuracy: Our technicians are experts in identifying and measuring all the specifications needed for a successful IKEA kitchen installation. This helps avoid costly mistakes.
- Convenience: The technician captures all the details and which you can give to IKEA. This saves you time and makes it easy to start designing immediately.
What is included in the kitchen measurement service?
During the measuring visit at your home, the technician will:
- Collect and verify all the measurements and details required for a successful plan.
- Provide you an detailed drawing of all the needed measurements.
The following specific details will be measured and documented:
- Room dimensions: Overall height, length, and width of the room.
- Walls and corners: Confirmation that walls are plumb (straight) and that corners are 90 degrees.
- Windows and doors: The dimensions, position, and height from the floor for all windows and doors, including sills and frames.
- Obstacles and fixtures: The precise location of radiators, pipes, boilers, support poles, and any other fixed elements.
- Ceilings: The position of any ceiling obstacles, including sloped ceilings.
- Utility connections: The exact location of all existing connections for:
- Electricity (outlets, switches, connection type)
- Water (sources and drains)
- Gas
- Ventilation
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