Specifications
7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 for each wall of the room. It is recommended that all measurements above
be repeated at floor level to identify any discrepancies deserving attention.
8. Mark exact location of sink, pipes, drains, electrical outlets and switches, including height
from floor.
3A. MAKING IT FIT
You are now ready to draw in the units of your new kitchen on your plan. Use adjustable corner
units to take up space and fill in the “gaps”.
To ensure that all the space is used to best advantage, and that there are no “gaps”:
• Firstly experiment with different combinations of cabinets, including wine racks.
• Use Corner Conversion Units which can be adjusted to take up from 0–200mm
(1027–1227mm from wall).
• Infill panels can also be used (see examples below).
3B. EXAMPLE PLAN
4. 20-20 DESIGN™
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surfaces, tapware, handles, colours, your budget and more. Luckily, PlaceMakers’ kitchen design
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Your options for cabinets range from
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KNOW HOW TIPS
• Where possible, use a base with
800mm under the sink.
• Allow 10–15mm additional
space to the width of free-
standing appliances.
• Be sure to allow space for small
appliances such as toasters and
jugs.
• Leave at least 300mm bench
space between a hob and
upright surfaces.
• Use an infill panel between
cabinet and wall to allow for out
of square.
• Don’t forget to include at least
one drawer unit.
• Include as much working surface
as possible.
• Ensure there are plenty of power
points near food preparation
areas.
• Group tall units together to avoid
splitting up working surfaces.
• Remember corners are ideal for
storage space.
• A walk-in pantry maximises
storage in a small kitchen.
• Don’t locate hobs and stoves in
front
of windows.
• Don’t locate wall units above
the sink unless you are using a
deeper (750mm+) bench top.
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