CABINET LAYOUT TEMPLATE

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KITCHEN LAYOUT PLANNING GRID

Use the cabinet cutouts from pages 2-4 to arrange your kitchen layout. Scale: 1 grid square = 3 inches

Scale: Each square = 3 inches | Draw your room outline first, then arrange cabinet cutouts
Work Triangle:
Sink ↔ Stove ↔ Fridge
Total: 12-26 feet
Base Cabinets (24" deep)
Wall Cabinets (12" deep)
Tall Cabinets (24" deep)
Appliances
LAYOUT PLANNING CHECKLIST
WORK TRIANGLE VERIFICATION:
  • Sink to stove: _____ feet
  • Stove to refrigerator: _____ feet
  • Refrigerator to sink: _____ feet
  • Total triangle distance: _____ feet (12-26 ideal)
  • No major obstacles in triangle paths
  • Adequate counter space at each point
COUNTER SPACE REQUIREMENTS:
  • 36" minimum one side of sink
  • 18" minimum both sides of cooktop
  • 15" minimum handle side of refrigerator
  • 24" minimum for primary prep area
  • Landing space near microwave/oven
  • Bar/eating area if desired
STORAGE ZONE PLANNING

BASE CABINET CUTOUT TEMPLATES

Cut along the lines and arrange on your layout grid | Scale: 1 grid square = 3 inches

STANDARD BASE CABINETS (35.25" HEIGHT, 24" DEPTH)

Cut out these templates and arrange on your planning grid. Each cabinet shows actual width.

B12
B12
B15
B15
B18
B18
B21
B21
B24
B24
B30
B30
B33
B36
B36
B42
B48
SPECIALTY BASE CABINETS
SB30
SINK
SB33
SINK
SB36
SINK
SB42
SINK
CB
CORNER
BASE
B18
TRASH
B24
TRASH
B30
TRASH
BASE CABINET SPECIFICATIONS
Cabinet Code Width Depth Height Doors Drawers Special Features
B12-B4812"-48"24"35.25"1-20-3Standard base
SB30-SB4230"-42"24"35.25"20Sink cutout ready
CB36"x36"24"35.25"20Lazy Susan or blind
Trash Base18"-30"24"35.25"11Trash pullout

WALL CABINET CUTOUT TEMPLATES

Cut along the lines and arrange above base cabinets | Scale: 1 grid square = 3 inches

STANDARD WALL CABINETS (32" HEIGHT, 12" DEPTH)

Standard wall cabinets install 18" above countertop (54" from floor to bottom of cabinet)

W12
W12
W15
W15
W18
W18
W21
W21
W24
W24
W30
W30
W33
W36
W42
TALL WALL CABINETS (36" & 42" HEIGHT, 12" DEPTH)

Extended height wall cabinets for 9' or 10' ceilings

W12
36"H
W15
36"H
W18
36"H
W21
36"H
W24
36"H
W30
36"H
W36
36"H
SPECIALTY WALL CABINETS
MW30
MICRO
WAVE
MW36
MICRO
WAVE
GW18
GLASS
GW24
GLASS
GW30
GLASS
WALL CABINET SPECIFICATIONS
Cabinet Code Width Depth Height Options Doors Shelves Special Features
W12-W4212"-42"12"32", 36", 42"1-21-2Standard wall
MW30-MW3630"-36"12"15"-18"00Microwave cutout
GW18-GW3018"-30"12"32", 36"1-21-2Glass doors
INSTALLATION HEIGHT GUIDE
  • Standard: 18" above countertop
  • Above sink: 24" minimum clearance
  • Above range: 24-30" (check range hood)
  • Microwave cabinet: 15-18" above counter
  • 8' ceiling: 32" tall cabinets
  • 9' ceiling: 36" or 42" tall cabinets
  • 10' ceiling: 42" tall + crown molding
  • Crown molding adds 3-6" height

TALL CABINETS & APPLIANCE TEMPLATES

Pantry cabinets and appliance planning templates | Scale: 1 grid square = 3 inches

TALL CABINET TEMPLATES (84" HEIGHT, 24" DEPTH)

Floor-to-ceiling storage solutions

T18
PANTRY
T24
PANTRY
T30
PANTRY
T18
UTILITY
T24
UTILITY
BUILT-IN APPLIANCE HOUSING
T24
OVEN
MICRO
T30
REFRIG
PANEL
B24
DISH
WASHER
APPLIANCE TEMPLATES

Standard appliance sizes for layout planning

REF
36"W
30"D
REF
42"W
30"D
RANGE
30"W
RANGE
36"W
DW
24"W
MW
30"W
15"H
ISLAND
48"W
24"D
ISLAND
60"W
24"D
FINAL LAYOUT CALCULATION
Cabinet Type Size Quantity Linear Feet Est. Cost Range Notes
Base Cabinets:$150-800/LF
Wall Cabinets:$100-600/LF
Tall Cabinets:$200-1000/LF
Appliances:$500-5000 ea
TOTALS:
DESIGN NOTES & FINAL CHECKS
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS:
  • Door swing clearances verified
  • Electrical outlets planned
  • Plumbing rough-in locations marked
  • HVAC vents not blocked
  • Crown molding and trim planned
  • Hardware style selected
ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES:
  • 36" wide aisles for wheelchair access
  • Drawer bases for easy access
  • Pull-out shelves planned
  • Counter heights varied if needed
  • Lever-style hardware specified
  • Under-cabinet lighting planned
APPROVAL SIGNATURES

Client Signature / Date

Designer Signature / Date