Kitchen Measurement Guide for Made to Measure Doors

Getting your measurements right the first time

Whether you're ordering made-to-measure replacement doors, flat pack cabinets, or a complete new kitchen from us, accurate measurements are the difference between a perfect fit and a costly delay. This guide walks you through exactly what to measure, in what order, and the small details that are easy to miss — so when you send your plan to our team, we can turn it around quickly and correctly.

Tape Measure

Metal, min. 5m

Pencil & Paper

For your sketch

20–30 Mins

Take your time

Squared Paper

Optional, helps scale

Start Here

Sketch your room and take wall measurements

Start with a rough top-down sketch of your kitchen — it doesn't need to be to scale. Walk the room and note each wall length in millimetres as you go, along with your ceiling height.

Sloped ceiling? Take the measurement at both the lowest and highest point.
Measure the ceiling height in two spots on opposite sides of the room, as older properties often aren't perfectly level.
Note any chimney breasts, alcoves or awkward corners directly onto your sketch as you go.

Openings

Add doors, windows and the space between them

Mark every door and window onto your sketch, then measure each individual wall section either side of them — not just the total wall length. This tells us exactly how much run you have for units and doors.

Record the windowsill height from the floor, so we can see what will fit underneath.
Note whether each door opens inwards or outwards, as this affects where units and appliances can go.
Double check your smaller measurements add up to the total wall length before moving on.

Fixed Points

Mark existing services and fixed features

Add radiators, boilers, waste pipes, extraction points and electrical sockets to your sketch. These fixed points often dictate where sinks, hobs and tall units can practically go.

Don't worry if socket positions haven't been finalised — we can help advise on this.
Include the height, width and depth of any boiler, plus any pipework connected to it.
Note the height of existing sockets and switches from the floor, if you're keeping them in place.

Final Check

Photograph tricky areas and send everything over

If you have architect's plans, previous designs, or photos of the room, send these along with your sketch — the more context we have, the more accurate our advice and cutting will be.

Photograph any sloped ceilings, beams, pillars or awkward corners from a few angles.
A short video walking around the room can help us picture the space even better than photos alone.
Send your sketch, photos and measurements to our team via our Get a Quote page or by emailing us directly.

Not confident measuring yourself? Send us what you have and our team can help talk you through the trickier parts over the phone — we'd rather ask a few extra questions upfront than get your order wrong.

Quick checklist before you send your measurements

Run through this list to make sure nothing gets missed

All wall lengths in mm, plus overall room dimensions

Ceiling height (measured in at least two places)

Position and size of every door and window

Windowsill height from the floor

Door swing direction (in or out)

Radiator, boiler and pipework positions and sizes

Existing or planned socket and switch positions

Photos or a short video of the room

Common measuring questions

What if I'm only replacing my kitchen doors, not the whole kitchen?

You'll still need accurate width and height measurements for every door and drawer front, taken from the existing cabinet openings. We'll guide you through this on our replacement doors pages, and our team can double-check anything you're unsure of before you order.

What if my door size isn't listed?

We offer thousands of door sizes, so most kitchens are covered. If you can't find yours, contact us with your measurements and we'll let you know what we can do.

What units should I measure in?

Millimetres (mm) throughout, please — it keeps things precise and avoids any rounding errors that can creep in with inches or centimetres.

How do I send my measurements to Kitchens 4U Online?

Use our Get a Quote page to upload your sketch, photos and measurements directly, or email our team and we'll come back to you with next steps.

How to Measure Your Kitchen