How the quantities are worked out
- Straight: the base run is the wall length.
- Parallel: the two wall lengths added together.
- L-shaped: both walls, less one counter depth for the shared corner.
- U-shaped: all three walls, less two counter depths.
The countertop area is the base run times the counter depth. Wall units use the base run unless you type a shorter run. Each line is priced at the rate you enter, and lines without a rate show the quantity only.
Writing it up as a modular kitchen quotation
In a quotation, list the kitchen as separate lines: base units in running feet, wall units in running feet, countertop in square feet, tall units by number, then accessories and appliances. Clients compare kitchens line by line, so a single lump sum invites doubt. The free interior quotation template has these units built in.
Questions
How is a modular kitchen measured for a quotation?
Base and wall cabinets are quoted per running foot (or running metre) along the wall, the countertop per square foot, and tall units such as pantry or appliance towers per unit. Accessories, sink, hob and chimney are usually separate lines.
How do I measure an L-shaped kitchen in running feet?
Add the two wall lengths and take away one counter depth, because the corner cabinet sits in both runs. For a 10 ft and an 8 ft wall with a 2 ft counter, the base run is 16 running ft.
Why is the wall units length different from the base?
Wall cabinets stop where there is a window, a chimney or open shelving, so the run is often shorter than the base. Leave it empty to use the base length, or type the real length.
What depth is a standard kitchen counter?
Most modular kitchens use a 600 mm (2 ft) deep base cabinet with the countertop slightly deeper. Use your own depth if your design differs.