When it comes time to measure your kitchen and existing cabinets in the planning stages of a remodel, many people wonder, \u201cShould I hire a professional, or just measure it myself?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, the final answer will depend a lot on who you are, and how comfortable you are with precise measurements. If you\u2019re detail-oriented, and the thought of graph paper and scale drawings and a little match excites you, you can surely do the measuring yourself. If numbers aren\u2019t your thing, and \u201cthe nearest inch is close enough,\u201d well \u2026 better let a pro handle it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But what if you\u2019re in between? How do you decide?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best rule of thumb we can offer is to follow your own intentions for the rest of the project. Measuring cabinets isn\u2019t any more complicated than assembling and installing them, so if you feel comfortable with a DIY kitchen makeover, measuring should be a pretty simple first step. If it isn\u2019t, and you find yourself struggling, then maybe this isn\u2019t the best DIY project for you, and you should think about hiring a contractor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re hiring a contractor to do the remodeling anyway, not only should you just let them handle the measuring, planning, and design\u2014they\u2019ll probably insist! So why waste time and mental energy doing something they\u2019re just going to repeat anyway?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you do decide to DIY, don\u2019t just fly by the seat of your pants! There are established standards and precedents for what to measure and how. We detail the different cabinet designs and the jargon you\u2019ll encounter as you choose them<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n