How do I take measurements of my kitchen?
When planning a kitchen, you need accurate information about your room. At IKEA, we have a kitchen planning guide to help you measure your kitchen easily and smoothly. If you find it difficult to measure yourself, you can also use IKEA's Kitchen Home Measurement Service.
- Preparing to Measure
To get accurate measurements, the kitchen space you are measuring needs to be ready.
- Complete all major construction work if in progress
Please finish all major construction work. This includes removing or adding walls, and applying plasterboard to all walls and ceilings. - Finalise the position of utilities
It is best to position the plumbing and wiring for your new kitchen with consideration for connecting to the appliances. If you are replacing an existing kitchen, you may choose not to change the position of the utilities. - Water supply and drainage
- Gas facilities
- Electrical facilities
- Gather the necessary tools
Please have the following tools ready for measurement: - Tape measure, laser distance meter, a ruler that can measure right angles, etc.
- Writing utensils
- Memo pad or notebook
- PC, tablet, smartphone, camera, etc.
- How to measure your kitchen
If you are not used to measuring a kitchen, we recommend that you first watch IKEA's "IKEA Kitchen Buying Steps: Installation" and "How to Measure Your IKEA Kitchen". They explain it step-by-step and offer helpful hints and tips. Please proceed with the measurement at your own pace while pausing the video. There is also a printable "DIY Guide for Kitchen Installation" (Only Japanese available). It is convenient to have it on hand for confirmation during measurement.
As you measure, record everything you can. We recommend taking lots of photos.
The following is the same detailed checklist that IKEA's professional installers actually use.
The following is the same detailed checklist that IKEA's professional installers actually use.
- Room dimensions
Measure and record the following items: - Width and depth of the room, height of wainscoting and ceiling, dimensions of skirting boards
- For each wall, the position and dimensions of windows, doors, electricity, water, gas, ventilation openings, switches, etc.
- Position and dimensions of obstacles such as pillars, air conditioning units, light fixtures, alarms, etc.
- Windows
For each window, measure the following: - Window dimensions (width and height of the window frame)
- Height from the floor to the bottom of the window
- Space required to fully open the window (e.g., for casement windows)
- Doors
For each door, measure the following: - Door dimensions (width and height of the door frame)
- Height from the floor to the bottom of the door (e.g., if the floor is lowered)
- Space required to fully open the door
- Electrical utilities
For each switch and outlet, measure and record the following: - Height from the floor
- Distance from the nearest wall
- Dimensions of the switch/outlet plate Also, make a note of the following information:
- Type of electricity (check your contract with the power company to see if it is single-phase or three-phase)
- Amperage
- Number of appliances to be connected
- Location of lighting switches
- Ventilation openings
For ventilation openings, measure the following: - Dimensions of the ventilation opening
- Height from the floor to the bottom of the opening
- Distance from the nearest wall to the ventilation opening
- Water supply and drainage
For plumbing, measure the following: - For floor plumbing: distance from the back wall and from the nearest left and right walls
- For wall plumbing: height from the floor and distance from the nearest left and right walls
- Whether there are any appliances that require additional water connections
- Example: Water supply and drainage for a dishwasher or water purifier
- Gas utilities
For the gas connection, measure the following: - Height of the gas connection from the floor
- Distance from the nearest wall to the gas connection
- Diameter of the gas pipe
- Ceiling obstacles
If there are any obstacles on the ceiling, record their position and dimensions. - Example: Beams, dropped ceilings, sloped ceilings, etc.
What if I can't measure it myself?
- How to book online
The easiest way to book a Kitchen Planning Service is to use our online booking tool. You can check availability and choose a convenient date and time. - How to book at an IKEA store
Please come to the kitchen department at your nearest IKEA store. Our staff will be happy to book a Kitchen Measurement Service for you.
What should I do after I've finished measuring?
Once you've finished measuring, let's move on to the next step of kitchen planning. We recommend booking a consultation with a kitchen specialist based on your measurements. Our dedicated staff will help you create your ideal kitchen plan. If you want to proceed with planning on your own, you can also access our online kitchen planner tool and start creating your plan right away.
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