Kitchen and bathroom design is a unique sub-category of architectural design. For most large remodeling projects, the kitchen and master bathroom are the rooms most important to the client and require the greatest attention to detail. A building permit is often not required, unless you’re removing or adding a load-bearing wall. However, drawings still play a vital role in giving the client a clear picture of what the finished room will look like. With dimensions included, the plans also serve as working drawings for whoever is building the cabinetry, whether it be a general contractor, finish carpenter or cabinet maker.

Most kitchen and bathroom designs start with a floor plan. Here is a typical kitchen floor plan:


Fig. 1- Kitchen: Plan View

Once the floor plan is complete, elevations (i.e., head-on views) of the different walls are drawn:


Fig. 2- Kitchen: North Elevation


Fig. 3- Kitchen: South Elevation


Fig. 4- Kitchen: East Elevation


Fig. 5- Kitchen: West Elevation


Fig. 6- Kitchen: Island Elevations

Here is an example of a bathroom floor plan:


Fig. 7- Bathroom: Plan View

Here are the elevations for the same bathroom:


Fig. 8- Bathroom Elevations