kitchen shack design guide

KITCHEN SHACK DESIGN GUIDE

CONTENTS3 Welcome 4 About Us 5 Steps6 Measure & Design8 Layouts9 Cabinet Details13 Client Details14 Your Design15 Checklist16 Contact

Kitchen Shack was first developed for the

popular DIY and flat pack kitchen market

to save time and savings for customers.

We offer a complete kitchen and laundry product range, that is fully assembled. This is all backed by our 70+ years kitchen industry experience to ensure we bring knowledge and know-how to the kitchen market in Melbourne. Our passionate and friendly staff can provide advice, design and install options for the best fit for your kitchen needs as well as the best style to suit your home.

There is no where else in Melbourne that can deliver the most cost-effective, designer kitchens in Melbourne, without sacrificing quality backed by our 10 Year Guarantee.

Our kitchens may seem similar to other Melbourne suppliers, however we know Kitchen Shack can offer products for substantially less than the cost of our competitors.

That’s why we offer Lowest Prices Guaranteed*. With Kitchen Shack, you won’t have to ever worry about going over your budget.

Renovating a kitchen can be daunting but it shouldn’t be that’s why we are here to help so get in touch and visit one of our showrooms or Book A Free In Store Kitchen Design Consultation. Kitchen Shack has the best designer kitchens in Melbourne, at Lowest Prices Guaranteed*!

*Our Lowest Prices Guaranteed Policy means we promise to beat any quote for the same fully assembled Kitchen product and service by 5%.

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WELCOME TO THE KITCHEN SHACK DESIGN & MEASUREMENT GUIDE

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WE ARE PROUDLY AUSTRALIAN OWNED AND MADE IN MELBOURNE. OUR PRODUCTS SUIT SINGLES, COUPLES AND FAMILIES ON ANY BUDGET. OUR FULLY-ASSEMBLED KITCHENS ARE INEXPENSIVE AND EASIER TO INSTALL.

WHY CHOOSE KITCHEN SHACK?

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EVERYONE KNOWS THE KITCHEN IS THE “HEART OF THE HOME”. IT IS THE BEAT OF COOKING DINNERS SURROUNDED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND THEN SHARING A MEAL AND COMING TOGETHER.

This is one of the most important areas

in any home and therefore needs to be

designed by a professional to make it

work for you.

We believe at Kitchen Shack that you should spend your time searching for ideas, colours, materials and all the new items to replace the old ones and to have more time for that you should choose fully assembled kitchens. That’s where our difference is - no wasting time on assembling flat pack cabinets our kitchens are provided to you fully assembled but at Lowest Prices Guaranteed*. You will then have more money to spend on the new items for your kitchen to make it look fantastic or more money in your bank account!

Not only do we provide fully assembled we also provide a free in-store professional design and pricing service where you can see your kitchen come to life in 3D.

Installation is also a breeze with our recommended installers who can professionally install so you won’t waste your time and energy. This will provide peace of mind that it will all work out well, but most importantly you will be cooking in your new kitchen quicker which we all know disruption to the home especially the cooking space, can be very annoying.

So you can still DIY your kitchen but save time which we all know is money! You can still organise your own flooring, painting, tiling or splashback but most importantly you will have those extra dollars spare to choose a more expensive tile – one that you really love!

So why not choose the financially more viable option and leave some $’s in your pocket for all the extras – that’s why Kitchen Shack is different – saving you money, time and offering peace of mind for your kitchen renovation.

FULLY ASSEMBLED

10 YEAR WARRANTY

FREE DESIGN

INSTALL OPTIONS AVAILABLE

LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED

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1. MEASURE THE SIZE OF YOUR KITCHEN

You need to know the size before you can decide on the design and layout. The following Guide will detail “how to measure” including Kitchen Shack cabinet sizes. It is quite simple to measure your room but remember to measure the windows, architraves, appliance spaces and all other kitchen elements. This is the very start of the planning and no need to stress any measurements are great and can always arrange for a check measure after design.

2. ANALYSE YOUR KITCHEN SPACE, LOOK AT WHO USES THE KITCHEN AND HOW YOU ALL WORK TOGETHER, INCLUDING:

• Do kids do homework at the breakfast bar while you cook?

• Does your kitchen double as a laundry?

• Do you enjoy cooking? Careful consideration on appliances is needed.

• How many people use the kitchen at the same time?

• Do you entertain? Then larger bench spaces would be important.

• Can you use existing power point, gas and water locations to save money?

3. DESIGN

The kitchen working spaces are key in all good kitchen renovations. Put simply this means analysing your key work areas - prep space, sink, fridge, stove. Basically any area that you use constantly the design will need to work around for ease of reach and cooking. Maximising your storage space when designing is another key – you can never have enough. You can choose to draw up your kitchen using a blank piece of paper or a grid template in this guide if you are keen however, most prefer to leave this stage to the Kitchen Designer Professional when you book an appointment.

Finally, and most importantly, don’t forget the all important budget. You need to decide how much you have to spend on the kitchen including trades and appliances if they need upgrading – we can help you with your complete kitchen renovation including appliances to save you money and time!

4. DELIVER, INSTALL THEN ENJOY!

Kitchen Shack kitchens come fully assembled which saves time and money. For a much easier and faster solution 95% of customers use Kitchen Shack Recommended Installers to do the hard work to save even more time and headaches. Following will guide you through measuring and designing your kitchen space.

4 SIMPLE STEPS TO YOUR NEW KITCHEN

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PLANNING YOUR NEW KITCHEN RENOVATION IS KEY TO A GREAT KITCHEN SPACE. SPEND TIME IN PLANNING AND YOU WILL BE HAPPY FOREVER. HERE IS OUR 4 EASY STEPS FOR YOUR KITCHEN PLANNING:

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HOW TO MEASURE

Using a quality metric tape measure that remains rigid when extended is ideal. A good hook end on your tape measure is also helpful for accuracy. A digital handheld laser device can also be used to provide accurate measurements.

Start by drawing the shape of the room for the new kitchen using a blank piece of paper or grid template at the end of this guide.

When you measure write down all measurements in millimetres ‘mm’ and avoid rounding up or down to numbers finishing in 0 or 5. This will allow all measurements to be accurate on your final plans.

Don’t take measurements off existing tiles, make sure you work back to wall surfaces. Failure to do this can affect measurements by 20mm in some cases.

Doors

All door measurements should include the architraves. Mark the door size, width and height as well as the width of the architrave on your plan. It is also a good idea to show the direction of which way the door will open.

Windows

Window measurements also need to include architraves. Also note existing window coverings that may remain as sometimes these can be bulky and should be allowed for on your plan.

Include the distance from the floor to the bottom of a window and then the top of the window to the ceiling.

Walls

Walls need to be measured in both width and height. Remember to measure the bulkhead to ceiling and bulkhead to floor measurements. Nine out of ten times the bulkhead is removed for installation of overhead cabinets. Plasterers will then plaster this space following installation.

Appliances

The size of all appliances including fridge, oven, cooktops, microwave, rangehood, sink and tap will need to form part of these measurements ensuring accurate height, depth and width.

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MEASURING FOR A NEW KITCHEN IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS. ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR MEASUREMENTS AND GATHERED AS MUCH INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE, INCLUDING SKETCH AND PHOTOS OF YOUR SPACE, BOOK A FREE DESIGN AND QUOTE OR VISIT OUR SHOWROOM AND TALK WITH ONE OF OUR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS.

It can be helpful if you have a second person - one who writes down the measurements and the other to hold the tape in place. Most measurements can be accurately measured by one person.

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CHECKLIST

When measuring a wall with a door and or windows, always take the full overall wall measurement as well, then double check by adding the individual measurements of the doors, wall and windows.

These totals should equal that of the overall measurement. Note the position of the current sink waste on the wall or floor.

It’s important to also mark the waste, hot and cold water outlets and the position of existing appliances that you plan to use in your new kitchen.

Don’t forget all electrical power points, light switches and any phone or other outlets in your space.

DESIGNING AND PLANNING

Once you have measured your space, take photos of your existing kitchen and collect images of other styles you like.

Next step is to book a free design in-store appointment and one of our Designers will design and quote your brand new Kitchen Shack kitchen in 3D.

The more information and photos you take to the appointment the helpful it will be for our Designer during the planning process.

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SAMPLE DIAGRAM

DESIGN EXAMPLE

KITCHEN LAYOUTS

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THE KITCHEN LAYOUT IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE KITCHEN DESIGN.

STRAIGHT KITCHEN

One long wall for cabinets with an open space facing.

The layout will determine how easy your

kitchen works for you both to cook in as well as

socialise in your kitchen. That is why the layout

of your appliances, sink, fridge and preparation

areas is so important.

When you think of cooking in your kitchen each day you know the areas you visit the most. From the fridge to preparing and cooking on the stove and then carrying hot items to the sink - all these need to be in easy reach. The placement of cabinets for ease of reach when cooking as well as benchtop space for cutting and preparing is all integral components that require careful thought.

The following are the most common layout options.

GALLEY KITCHEN

Two walls opposite each other with a wall through on either end.

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L-SHAPED KITCHEN

Two walls that form an L shape and often used in open style kitchen.

U-SHAPED KITCHEN

Can be wide or narrow and often long, usually with 2 walls and a return.

BASE SINGLE DOOR Width 200 B200

300 B300

350 B350

400 B400

425 B425

450 B450

500 B500

550 B550

600 B600

Height 720 - Cabinet / 145 Kicker

Depth 580 & 445

BASE DOUBLE DOOR Width 600 B602

700 B700

800 B800

850 B850

900 B900

1000 B1000

1100 B1100

1200 B1200


Depth 580 & 445

BASE BLIND CORNER (available in left & right)Width 900 BX900

1000 BX1000

1100 BX1100

1200 BX1200

Configurations of 300, 350, 400, 425, 450, 500, 550, 600 doors


Depth 580 & 445

BASE CORNERWidth 900 x 900 BC900

900 x 900 BCS900 LS incl. lazy suzan

Height 720 - cabinet / 145 kicker

Depth 580

Width 765 x 765 BC765

Height 720 - cabinet / 145 Kicker

Depth 445

BASE CORNER EXTENDED (available in left & right)Width 1200 x 900 BC1200


Depth 580

BASE OPEN SHELFWidth 300 or less BO300


Depth 580 & 445. Milano 440 only

BASE OPEN ENDWidth 320 BE320

220 BE220 (n/a gloss)


Depth 580 & 445

DRAWER CABINETS Standard Soft Close Hettich Innotech Classic White (Q) or Deluxe Soft Close Hettich Innotech Atira white will full extension Runner (A)

FOUR DRAWER SET STD DELUXE

Width 450 BD450Q BD450A

500 BD500Q BD500A

600 BD600Q BD600A


Depth 580 & 445

SINGLE DRAWER & 2 POT DRAWER SETSWidth 600 BD600PQ BD600PA

600 BD6002PQ BD6002PA

700 BD7002PQ BD7002PA

800 BD8002PQ BD8002PA

900 BD9002PQ BD9002PA


Depth 580 & 445

DOUBLE POT DRAWER SETSWidth 600 BD600PQ BD600PA

700 BD7002PQ BD7002PA

600 (600 h) BP6/600Q BP6/600A


Depth 580 & 445

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SINGLE POT DRAWER SETS

Width600 (420 high)

BP6/420Q BP6/420A

600 (360 high)

BP6/360Q BP6/360A

600 (300 high)

BP6/300Q BP6/300A

Height 420/360/300 - cabinet / 145 kicker

Depth 580 & 445

DOUBLE POT DRAWERS 900 only

Width 900 BP900Q

Height 900 - cabinet / 145 kicker if required

Depth 580 & 445

PANTRY CABINETS TWO DOOR 2065 (h)

Width 400 P400

450 P450*

500 P500

600 P600*


Depth 580 & 445 & 320

Split door heights 720 & 1200 - Optional single door height in some finishes

PANTRY CABINETS TWO DOOR 2305 (h)

Width 400 PT400

450 PT450*

500 PT500

600 PT600*


Depth 580 & 445 & 320 shallow


*Avail with deluxe larder unit

PANTRY CABINETS FOUR DOOR 2065 (h)

Width 800 P800

900 P900

1000 P1000


Depth 580 & 445 & 320


PANTRY CABINETS FOUR DOOR 2305 (h)

Width 400 PT400

450PT450*avail with deluxe larder unit

500 PT500

600PT600* avail with de-luxe larder unit


Depth 580 & 445 & 320 shallow


CORNER PANTRYWidth 1020 x 1020 PC1020

1020 x 1020 PCT1020

Height 2065 / 2305

Depth 580

Split door heights 720 & 1200/1440 PLUS 145 Kicker - Optional single door height in some finishes

DISCLAIMER FOR ALL 2305 PANTRIESNote: Split door heights on 2305 cabinets with horizontal timbergrain will be split in the middle of the door. Due to the height restrictions some pantry cabinets may need to be assembled.

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TOP SINGLE DOOR Width 200 T200

300 T300

350 T350

400 T400

425 T425

450 T450

500 T500

550 T550

600 T600

Height 720

Depth 320 / 370*

TOP DOUBLE DOOR Width 600 T6002

700 T700

800 T800

850 T850

900 T900

1000 T1000

Height 720

Depth 320 / 370*

GLASS CABINETWidth 450 G450

900 G900

Height 720

Depth 320 / 370*

TOP CORNERWidth 650 x 650 TC650

Height 720

Depth 320 / 370*

FRIDGE CABINETWidth 600 TF600

700 TF700

800 TF800

900 TF900

1020* (240 high) TF1020

Height 300

Depth 320 / 370*

SLIDE OUT RANGEHOOD CABINETWidth 600 TS600

900 TS900

1020 TS1020

Height 420

Depth 320 / 370*

SLIDE OUT RANGEHOOD CABINET (Inline hinged 250 up)

Width 600 - 2 door T6/680-2

900 T9/680

Height 680

Depth 320 / 370*

BASE OPEN SHELF CABINET Width 300 or less BO300

300 or less BO300S

Height 720

Depth 580 & 445

TOP OPEN SHELFWidth 300 T0300

Can be tailored in width less than 300. Fixed sizes: 50, 400, 450, 500, 550, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000.

Height 720

Depth 320 / 370*

TOP OPEN MINI SHELFWidth 1000 TOM1000

Height 300 & 240

Depth 320 / 370*

TOP OPEN END SHELFWidth 320 TE320

220 (not in gloss)

TE220

Height 720 720

Depth 320 / 370*

TOP DOUBLE 600 HIGHWidth 600 T6/600

Height 600

Depth 320 / 370**Disclaimer: The standard depth of overhead cabinets are 320 deep including the door. In 2021 we will be transitioning to 370mm deep units. Please check with your Designer prior to ordering overheads.

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UNDERBENCH OVEN KITSWidth 632 UB632

700 UB732

900 UB932

Height 720 - infill / 145 kicker

Depth 580

WALL OVEN TOWERS 2065 (h) x 580 (d)

W1 BP6/600 + TF600

W2 BP6/600 + TF600 + M/W Space

W3 BP6/300 + TF600 + M/W Space

W4 BP6/420 + T5600 + M/W Space

W5 BP600 + T600R

PL4 Required both sides in most cases

WALL OVEN TOWERS2305 (h) x 580 (d)

W6 BP600 +T600

W7 BP6/420 + TS600 + MW Panels Space

W8 BP6/420 + T600 + MW Panels

W9 BP600 + T5600 + MW Panels

W10 BP6/420 + T600

Note: Oven unit towers need to be cut to position to suit depending on manufacturers warranty details.

Pot Drawers available in either Standard Q or Full extension A

PL4T Required for both sides in most cases

Wall oven Codes (W1-W10) example of various combinations

MICROWAVE CABINET

Width 632M6 (420 space with TF600)

Height 720 / 840

Depth 445

Width 632MT6 (420 space with TS600)

* Suitable up to 380 (h) x 597 (w)

Height 840

Depth 445

WINE RACKSWidth 125 TW125

250 TW250

125 BW125

125 BW250


*Also available in pantry heights in 125 wide only

INFILLSSize 298 (h) x 198 (w) IF1

718 (h) x 198 (w) IF2

865 (h) x 198 (w) IF3

2160(h) x 198 (w) IF4T

2400(h) x 198 (w) IF5

1438(h) x 198 (w) IF6T

*Infills to be cut on site by Recommended Installer or DIY’er.

PANELSSize 865 (h) x 445 (w) PL1

865 (h) x 580 (w) PL2

2065 (h) x 445 (w) PL3

2305(h) x 580 (w) PL4TA

420 (h) x 320 (w) PL5T*

720 (h) x 370 (w) PL6T*

1420(h) x 370(w) PL8T*

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KITCHEN SHACK OVEN CABINETS, MICROWAVES, WINE RACKS & PANELS

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Name:

Job Site Address:

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TYPE OF RENOVATION

New Home/Extension/Home Renovation:

REASON FOR RENOVATION

Update/Resale/Other:

OTHER ROOMS TO BE DESIGNED

Laundry/Study/Entertainment Unit:

MATERIALS PREFERENCE DETAILS

Doors:

Panels:

Handles:

Benchtops:

APPLIANCES

Oven: Brand: Colour:

Cooktop: Brand: Colour:

Rangehood: Brand: Colour:

Fridge: Brand: Colour:

DESIRED LOOK AND FEEL, LIKES AND DISLIKES

Likes about current kitchen:

Dislikes about current kitchen:

Improvements must haves:

Looks that appeal e.g. Scandi, White on White, Contemporary:

Other:

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YOUR DESIGN

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Kitchen images collected so Designer has an idea of your likes.

Layout design for your home – is it L Shaped, Galley, U-shape or Straight or new shape?

Notes for why you are renovating your kitchen. What works and what doesn’t in current space. What are the new features you want to add and why.

Style – traditional, contemporary, modern, shaker, scandi other? What suits your home?

Preferences - Matte, gloss or laminate?

Appliances – oven, cooktop, rangehood, fridge, microwave - are you keeping existing or upgrading?

Sink, tap and other accessories – are you keeping existing or upgrading?

CHECKLIST CH

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USE THIS KITCHEN RENOVATION CHECKLIST TO SHARE WITH OUR DESIGNER AT YOUR KITCHEN IN-STORE DESIGN APPOINTMENT. THIS SUGGESTED LIST WILL ENSURE YOU HAVE MOST THINGS COVERED FOR YOUR KITCHEN PROJECT.

Benchtop – stone or laminate?

Handles – do you like slim, chunky or handle free?

Dimensions of space including doors, windows, hallways and the impact of your new kitchen including measurements of your existing space (a rough design) – we can always arrange a final check measure.

Cabinet design and features.

Installation – quicker and easier with experienced recommended professional.

Trades: Plumber, Electrician, Tiler or professional to move walls.

Budget – always important to set a budget of what works for your family.

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OPENING/DESIGNING TIMES:Monday – Saturday 9-5pm.Please call or book a time online

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CONTACT

PRESTON62A Albert St. (03) 9495 1739 [email protected]

KILSYTH13/ 144-150 Canterbury Rd. (03) 8761 6240 [email protected]

MARIBYRNONG12 Williamson Rd. (03) 9317 7435 [email protected]

MOORABBIN12/85 Keys Rd. (03) 9553 6094 [email protected]

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