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How to Measure Your Kitchen
Follow these 6 simple steps before your showroom visit — our designers can create a more accurate quote and 3D rendering when you arrive with measurements in hand.
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Inspect Your Delivery
The sooner you identify any issues, the sooner we can work on making it right. We recommend unboxing and inspecting your entire cabinet order shortly after it arrives.
How to Unbox and Inspect
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Look for the OPEN ME FIRST box
This box contains important installation parts and a sample touch-up kit to fix any small scratches or dings that might happen during installation. Orders of 10+ cabinets include a full touch-up kit matched to your cabinet finish.
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Avoid unnecessary lifting
Cabinets are heavy and cartons are awkward. Minimize moving boxes by inspecting them where they're stored.
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Carefully open the carton
Use a utility knife to slice along one side panel where it meets the top, then down both edges. Be careful to only cut through cardboard, not the cabinet inside.
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Remove protection and slide out
Remove any edge or corner protection inside and carefully slide the cabinet onto the opened flap.
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Thoroughly inspect for damage
Look for any visible damage or defects. Open doors, drawers, and roll-out trays. Minor door and drawer misalignments that happened during shipping can be adjusted after installation.
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Store safely until installation
Once inspected, slide the cabinet back into its carton for protection until you're ready for installation.
If Something Isn't Right
Your first call should be to the designer who helped you place your order—they have all your specific order information on file and can quickly arrange a fix.
During Remodeling
Setting Up a Temporary Kitchen
You'll be without your full kitchen for a few weeks during your remodel. With some basic planning and improvisation, you can set up a temporary kitchen that keeps your household running smoothly.
Find a Good Spot
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Look for space and water
An ideal temporary kitchen is far away from remodeling activity and close to a water source. Consider an in-law suite, basement rec room, or laundry with a utility tub.
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Consider an indoor-outdoor arrangement
If weather permits, move your refrigerator and prep area to the garage for easy access to outdoor grilling.
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Don't forget about safety
Ensure your chosen space has accessible electrical outlets, adequate ventilation, and a working smoke detector nearby.
Organize Your Temporary Kitchen Starter Kit
Make a list of essentials you'll need close at hand:
- •Two dishes, utensils, and a plastic cup per family member
- •Essential pots, pans, and cooking utensils
- •Can opener, knives, cutting board, measuring cup, and thermometer
- •Food storage containers and plastic trays
- •Large folding table for prep station
Plan for Small Appliance Cooking
While takeout is convenient, it gets expensive quickly. Gather portable appliances like microwaves, slow cookers, electric griddles, and toaster ovens. Research one-pot recipes that work with these compact cooking workhorses.
If you can't move your refrigerator, consider buying or borrowing a dorm fridge to keep in your temporary kitchen location.
Survival Tips
- •Prepare several big meals before demo begins and freeze portions for easy reheating
- •Ask friends or neighbors if you can use their kitchen once a week for meal prep
- •Use a bathtub or beverage cooler with water and dish soap as a makeshift sink if needed
- •Stay positive—any inconveniences will be brief, and your new kitchen will make them worthwhile
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