ᐅ Kitchen Measurement During Shell Construction Phase

@Zenjamino
Start planning early; often a woman sees a room and already imagines a finished kitchen, inspired by a friend, her mother, or just because she wants it.
Read through kitchen forums to see what solutions have been used in similar spaces, create a thread, and invite others to share their ideas. Our kitchen differs significantly from the original concept, and it works well for us. The precise measurements come afterward, preferably once plastering and screed are done; there is usually enough time before moving in.

Shouldn't the kitchen layout be planned before the electrical wiring is installed?

Yes, the kitchen should be included in the initial house planning to properly position the electrical wiring, water supply, and drainage systems.

That’s why I was a bit confused that you’re recommending the original poster start working on the kitchen design now. The house is already fully planned, and the shell construction is complete...

Now is the time not to plan based on the floor plan alone, but to review the planning in relation to the space and existing conditions. If the result is perfect, then everything is fine. If it turns out you want something different, the shell construction phase is the easiest opportunity to make those changes.

During that time, my wife gathered all the samples (kitchen cabinet fronts, countertops, tiles, photos of the furniture) to see how they would look in the room and in the natural light from the windows.