Everything on niche dimensions
Built-in appliances
A built-in appliance is neatly built into your kitchen and easier to clean. When you buy new built-in appliances, make sure you measure the niche dimensions accurately. That way, you won't buy a new built-in appliance that doesn't fit or realize your front panel isn't the right size. In the articles on this page, you can read how to measure the niche dimensions.
Built-in dishwashers
If you want to be sure your new built-in dishwasher fits in your kitchen, you measure the niche height, width, and depth. The size of the front panel is important as well. A dishwasher can be fully integrated or semi-integrated. The difference is that the front panel either does or doesn't cover the entire exterior of the dishwasher. In this article, you can read how to measure the niche dimensions. That way, your new dishwasher will fit seamlessly.
Built-in fridges
When you buy a built-in fridge, it's important that it fits in your kitchen. If the front panel isn't the exact right fit for door of your fridge, you won't be able to open the door. There are 3 types of fridges, fridge freezer combinations, single-door fridges, and under-counter fridges. Be extra careful when you measure if a fridge freezer combination fits in the niche, since it has 2 doors. In this article, you can read how.
Built-in cooktops
In order to build in your cooktop, you measure the cutout width and depth and the thickness of your countertop. The cooktop itself is always slightly wider and deeper than the niche, since the appliance rests on the countertop. The thickness of the countertop is important because a cooktop can fall through a countertop that's too thin. In this article, you can read how to measure the cutout dimensions for a cooktop.
Built-in ovens and microwaves
The niche dimensions are also important for a built-in oven or microwave. If you already have a built-in oven or microwave, remove it from the niche so you can measure it more precisely. Isn't that possible? Measure the appliance or the cabinet. Ovens and microwaves often have standard sizes. Do you have an oven or microwave with a standard height? Generally, these fit into your kitchen easily. You can read more in this article.
Built-in range hood
A built-in range hood and motor are built into the top kitchen cabinet. If you're buying a built-in range hood, take into account the placement, your current ventilation system, and the dimensions. When you build the range hood into a cabinet, the width and depth of the niche are important. In this article, you can read what to keep in mind when you're installing a built-in range hood.
