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Draw your walls
Sketch the kitchen on the grid in your current layout. Mark every door, hallway, window, and obstruction (radiators, columns, soffits).
Free Printable Worksheet
Measure your kitchen like a pro — in 30 minutes.
A simple, 6-step guide for San Antonio homeowners. Download the printable PDF, sketch your kitchen on the grid, and send it back for a free 3D design and quote — or skip the DIY and we'll come measure for you.
PDF Worksheet
WoodArt Kitchen Measuring Guide
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Before you start
What you'll need
Tape measure
25 ft minimum, ideally with a wide blade so it stays rigid.
Pencil & the printable guide
The PDF has a grid where every square = 12 inches.
Smartphone for photos
Snap each wall and any utilities — we'll cross-reference them.
The Six Steps
How to measure your kitchen in 30 minutes
Follow these six steps using the printable PDF. Measure in inches — corner to corner — and double-check by adding the parts so they match the whole wall.
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Mark utilities & door swings
Note plumbing, gas, and electrical lines. If you plan to move any, show where. Indicate which way each door swings.
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Measure wall lengths
Corner to corner for each full wall — always in inches — and write the number directly on your drawing.
4
Measure openings
Measure each window and door opening edge to edge (including casing/trim). Note ceiling-to-window-top and floor-to-window-bottom.
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Locate items on walls
Measure from each corner to every fixture, window, outlet, and pipe. These should add up to the full wall length — a quick accuracy check.
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Measure ceiling height
Floor to ceiling at the corner where walls and ceiling meet. Note any soffit drops or beams — they affect upper-cabinet height.
Check for square, level and clearances
Wall lengths are only half the story. Houses here sit on expansive clay that moves with every wet-dry season, so out-of-square corners are the norm rather than the exception. Before you trust your sketch:
- Measure each wall three times: at floor height, at 36" and at 84". Different numbers mean the wall leans.
- Check the floor for level along the base-cabinet run. More than ⅜" of slope in 8 feet means the installer will be shimming, and the countertop template changes.
- Round down, never up. A run ¼" short disappears behind a filler; ¼" long simply doesn't go in.
- Measure appliance openings, not just appliances: the width, depth and height of the space that must stay clear. A refrigerator needs 1"–2" beyond its listed width, plus room for its door to swing clear of an adjacent wall. Keeping an appliance? Measure the unit too, including handle projection.
- Locate plumbing off the nearest corner and up from the floor: the center of the sink drain and supply lines, the gas line, outlets and switches.
- Note obstructions such as soffits, bulkheads, HVAC returns and pipe chases: height, depth, and exactly where each starts and stops.
- Check where an open dishwasher door lands relative to a corner cabinet.
Write the square and level results on the worksheet; they matter as much as the lengths. We re-check every number at the free in-home measurement anyway, because a ⅛" error caught in your kitchen costs nothing and the same error caught on install day costs a cabinet.
Pro Tips
Do these · avoid these
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Always measure in inches, not feet
Cabinet sizes (12", 18", 24", 30", 36") are sold in inches. Writing "8 ft 4 in" is a recipe for math errors during ordering.
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Double-check with a math test
Add corner-to-fixture-to-fixture-to-corner. The sum should equal the wall total. If it doesn't, you missed something.
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Don't measure cabinet-to-cabinet
Measure wall to wall, then locate items on the wall. Measuring between existing cabinets misses gaps and out-of-square walls.
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Don't forget the ceiling height in two spots
Older San Antonio homes often have floors and ceilings that aren't level. Measure ceiling height at both ends of the room.
Next Step
Done sketching? Send it over.
Snap a clear photo of your filled-out worksheet and we'll turn it into a photoreal 3D design + itemized quote within 48 hours. Email it to info@woodartcabinets.com or drop it off at the showroom — coffee's always on.
Or skip the DIY
Free in-home measurement, in 60–90 minutes
Don't want to climb on a stool with a tape measure? We get it. Our bilingual team comes to you, takes exact measurements, listens to what you want, and turns it into a free 3D design in 48 hours. No trip charge, no pressure.
Zero cost · zero obligation
No trip charge. No "consultation fee." Ever.
Bilingual English & Spanish
So nothing gets lost in translation — especially measurements.
3D design in 48 hours
You'll see your new kitchen before signing anything.
Measuring FAQ
Common questions before you start
How accurate do my measurements need to be?
Within ¼ inch. Cabinets are built in fixed widths (3", 6", 9", 12", 15", 18", 21", 24", 27", 30", 33", 36", 42"), so even small errors can mean a filler strip you weren't expecting. If you're not sure, schedule a free in-home measurement — we'll re-measure on site before anything ships.
Do I need to remove the existing cabinets first?
No — measure the room as it exists today, ignoring the current cabinets. Measure wall to wall, ceiling to floor, and note where doors and windows are. We design around the room itself, not the old layout.
What if my walls aren't square or my ceiling isn't level?
Common in older San Antonio homes — note it on your sketch. Take ceiling height at multiple points (both ends of each wall) and we'll account for it with scribe moldings and filler strips during installation.
Can I just send you photos instead of measurements?
Photos alone don't give us enough to quote. But photos + the measuring worksheet are perfect — we use the photos to verify the worksheet during design. Both together get you a quote in 48 hours.
Should I include plumbing and electrical on the sketch?
Yes. Mark sinks, dishwashers, ranges, refrigerators, outlets, vents, and any gas lines. If you plan to move any of these, indicate where — we coordinate with your plumber/electrician on the design.
What if I make a mistake — do I have to start over?
Just download the PDF again and print a fresh page. Or scribble it out — we can usually read through corrections. When in doubt, call us at (210) 984-1615.
Ready to start? Two paths, same destination.
Download the guide and DIY, or book a free in-home measurement. Either way, your free 3D design lands in 48 hours.