Okay - I'm ready to start... what do I do?
   

First - you want to download the planning sheet and print it out.

Get a tape measure, pencil and the planning sheet and go to the room you
want to plan.  Start by taking an overall dimension of the room - wall to wall.

Then measure the location of the windows - from casing to casing, and put them
on your plan - located along the correct walls.  Do the same for any doors in the
room and indicate which way they open.

Locate the sink, dishwasher and stove (and make a note if the can be moved
by an inch, two, or if you plan on moving it to a different location altogether).

Now measure the height of your room from floor to ceiling along the walls where
there will be cabinets.  Make measurements in 2~3 foot increments along the
walls.  This will tell us if the room is off (most are!).

Now, measure your refrigerator - both height and width.  If you are getting a
new refrigerator - make sure you provide the measurement of the new unit.
Measure your stove and sink as well.

Will you have an over-the-stove microwave?  We will need the height of that
unit - which you can get from your appliance supplier if you don't already have it.

Now measure your cabinet base - from the back wall to the toe-kick under your
cabinet.  Also measure the toe kick edge to the front of the cabinet.

Lastly - are there any other significant features in the room?  Any pipe chases,
vents, any other items we need to be aware of?  Just make note of them.

Advise if you want to keep a similar layout - or if you want a total change, just
print a second plan sheet and sketch in what you would like.  Send BOTH sheets
to us.

Select a cabinet style from Merillat, Showplace or Legacy (just click the link).

If you have a digital camera - take about 8 to 10 shots of your kitchen and
email it to us before you come down.  You can email it using THIS link.  Be sure
to put your name, address and phone number on the email so we can locate it
when you send the plan.  You may fax the plan to us at 781-324-9797 to Mike's
attention.

Typical turn-around for a price estimate is 2-5 days.