03 LAYOUT TIPS

HAVE these on hand

Appliance spec sheets
Measurements
Mod Cabinetry Catalog

REVIEW THESE

Get familiar with your local codes
Review the NKBAGuidelines
Learn The Work Triangle

Get Set. Go.

1. Room dimension
Create room dimensions in planner. Save your design periodically!
2.ANCHORS
Add anchors such as sink base, appliances, doors and windows
3. Add corner cabinets
Add corner cabinets to know what space you have left

4. Add lowers and Talls cabinets
Once you have anchors and corner cabinets in add other lower and tall cabinets to fill in space
5. Add uppers cabinets
Now that you have your base cabinets and anchors in place, add your wall cabinets. Design tip-You can stack cabinets with our planner!
6. Add Panels and Moldings
Now that everything is in place. Add side panels to all your exposed ends on your base, wall and tall cabinets. Don’t forget refrigerator sides and cabinets surrounding the hood. Double check that you’ve added crown and light rail if your design calls for it.

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03 LAYOUT TIPS

HAVE these on hand

REVIEW THESE

Get Set. Go.

1. Room dimension

2.ANCHORS

3. Add corner cabinets

4. Add lowers and Talls cabinets

5. Add uppers cabinets

6. Add Panels and Moldings

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