What You'll Need

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• Tape measure

• Pencil and paper

• Phone to take photos

Draw the shape of your kitchen or bathroom counters from a top-down view. Don’t worry if it’s not perfect— it’s just a rough outline.

Include:

• All countertop sections

• Sink and stove placements

• Any islands or peninsulas

• Backsplash areas (if needed)

• Edge (eased, half bullnose, full bullnose)

• Use a tape measure to get the length of each straight section in inches.

• Measure along the wall from one end of the counter to the other.

• Standard depth is 25.5 inches (front to back), but measure just in case.

• For islands, measure both the length and depth.

Mark areas for:

• Sink(s)

• Cooktop or range

• Faucets or soap dispensers

• Any special cutouts (pop-up outlets, etc.)

Vanity Backsplash Height

• Standard is 4 inches.

Overhangs

• If you want an overhang (for bar seating or style), note how far you’d like it to extend— typically 10–12 inches.