List the rooms and built-ins.
Which rooms and built-in items are included, and which appliances or services affect them?
RESULTA short brief showing priorities, available plans and known limits.
ARCAYA / THE CABINETRY BUYER’S GUIDE
From Floor Plan
to Shop DrawingsHow Custom Cabinetry from China Actually Works
Send the plan you have. We help turn the agreed room, product and finish choices into detailed cabinet drawings for review before production.
Start with your floor plan Explore a drawing set
01 / WHAT YOU CAN START WITH
Only have a floor plan? That is enough to begin.
A floor plan can start the layout. Before production, the room measurements, selected products and cabinet details still need to be confirmed.
Share the plan you have, the rooms you want to include, room photographs and your destination. Mark what is confirmed, what is approximate and what may still change.
What are cabinetry shop drawings? They are detailed cabinet plans, front views and sections. They let you check sizes, materials, hardware, appliance fit and installation details before production.
A clear set gives every cabinet a room and unit number, and marks anything that still needs an answer.
THE DOCUMENTWHAT IT HELPS YOU DECIDEWHAT STILL NEEDS CONFIRMATION
Floor planRoom arrangement, cabinet areas and initial project list.Finished-room measurements, selected products and cabinet details.
Coordinated designCabinet layout, appearance, storage and major connections.Missing measurements, product details and who is responsible.
Production drawing setThe exact cabinets and details proposed for manufacture.One dated version approved in writing for the agreed project list.
THE WORKFLOW / INFORMATION BEFORE COMMITMENT
Each stage should answer one clear question.
The process moves through five decisions. Some checks happen at the same time, and a site change may require an earlier decision to be checked again.
Check the proposed layout.
Can you reach the storage, open every door and drawer, and move comfortably through the room?
RESULTA layout for each room, with unanswered questions clearly marked.
Check the room and selected products.
Do the real room measurements match the drawing, and will the selected products fit?
RESULTOne checked set of site measurements and the current installation guides.
Confirm what is included.
Which cabinets, finishes, hardware and installation parts are included?
RESULTA cabinet list with unit numbers, specifications and connection details.
Approve the current drawing version.
Which dated drawing version is approved for production?
RESULTOne approved drawing set with a clear approval record.
02 / READ THE DRAWING SET
Three views. Different questions.
Switch between the views to see what each adds. A beautiful front view still needs the room plan and the details behind it.
Will it work in the room?
A plan is the view from above. Read it with the walls, doors, furniture and walking routes around the cabinets.
- Check wall lengths, corners, windows and columns.
- Show the space needed to open doors and drawers.
- Mark appliance, plumbing and electrical positions.
What will the wall look like?
An elevation is the front-on view. It shows the position and height of each cabinet, drawer, shelf and visible finish.
- Give every cabinet a clear unit number.
- Align cabinets with windows, appliances and wall edges.
- Mark all heights that still need a site check.
What is inside and behind the cabinet?
A section is a side cut-through. It shows internal space, construction and the parts hidden behind the cabinet.
- Compare the outside size with the usable space inside.
- Check shelves, fittings, backs, pipes and cables.
- Show how the countertop, wall and cabinet meet.
DRAWING NOTES / KITCHENILLUSTRATIVE STUDY
P–01 / PLANNOT FOR CONSTRUCTION · NOT TO SCALE
Will it work in the room?
A plan is the view from above. Read it with the walls, doors, furniture and walking routes around the cabinets.
- Check wall lengths, corners, windows and columns.
- Show the space needed to open doors and drawers.
- Mark appliance, plumbing and electrical positions.
These original diagrams explain what to review. They are not a linked drawing set, a real Arcaya project or a manufacturing template.
03 / VERIFY BEFORE DIMENSIONS BECOME FIXED
Measure the finished room where the cabinets will be installed.
An early survey helps with layout. Final production dimensions should use the finished floor, finished walls and confirmed plumbing and electrical positions. If construction is still underway, mark which measurements may change.
Use one checked set of measurements.
Record millimetres or inches, the measurement date, wall-to-wall sizes, finished floor level and ceiling height. Name the local person who checked them.
Mark everything that affects the cabinets.
Include windows, doors, columns, beams, skirting boards, plumbing and electrical points. Note uneven walls and where small infill panels may be needed.
Measure again after site changes.
If the floor, tiles, wall or service position changes, the local site measurer checks the affected area again and sends the new dimensions before approval.
THE INTERFACES / WHERE A MODEL NUMBER IS NOT ENOUGH
Give each product the details needed for installation.
The overall size of an appliance is not the same as the cabinet opening it needs. Use the installation guide for the exact model sold in the project’s country.
01Appliances
Match the exact model to the latest installation guide. Check the required cabinet opening, door movement, ventilation, power and water connections.
02Sinks & countertops
Confirm the sink template, tap holes, countertop cut-outs and finished edges. Name who takes the final measurement before the countertop is cut.
03Hardware & storage
List the exact hinge, runner, basket or organiser model. Check the usable space inside and make sure plates, pans and handles do not stop the door closing.
04Electrical & plumbing
Mark the plumbing, sockets and cable routes on the drawing. A qualified local plumber or electrician checks the site and carries out the installation.
04 / COORDINATE THE HOME
Keep every room in one coordinated brief.
Each room has different needs. One room list, one finish list and one drawing-version log help keep the whole home consistent.
Kitchen: coordinate what the cabinets connect to.
Connect cabinetry to appliance cavities, sink details, countertop scope and service locations. Check opening paths beside the island and dining furniture.
BRING TO THE REVIEW
Appliance installation documents + finished-site measurements
Wardrobe: coordinate what the cabinets connect to.
Plan storage around your clothes and objects. Check usable hanging space, drawer access, door travel and the furniture beside the wardrobe.
BRING TO THE REVIEW
Storage inventory + ceiling and door-opening conditions
Vanity: coordinate what the cabinets connect to.
Coordinate the selected basin, countertop and plumbing positions with usable storage. Identify who confirms the final site conditions and service access.
BRING TO THE REVIEW
Basin data + plumbing positions + countertop responsibility
Media wall: coordinate what the cabinets connect to.
Connect the TV, audio equipment, storage and seating position. Keep equipment access, cable routes and future replacement in the drawing discussion.
BRING TO THE REVIEW
Equipment dimensions + access requirements + seating layout
ONE BRIEF / CONNECTED DECISIONS
Kitchen: coordinate what the cabinets connect to.
Connect cabinetry to appliance cavities, sink details, countertop scope and service locations. Check opening paths beside the island and dining furniture.
BRING TO THE REVIEW
Appliance installation documents + finished-site measurements
These examples show common coordination topics. The agreed project list states what Arcaya supplies and what your local team supplies.
Arcaya helps coordinate cabinetry materials, drawings and production details, alongside furniture sourcing. Start by listing the rooms and the products, services or furniture the cabinets must connect to.
Explore whole-home customization05 / BEFORE PRODUCTION RELEASE
Approve one clearly dated drawing set.
Confirm the layout and finishes first, then confirm which dated drawing set may go to production. The checklist below helps your review; it does not itself approve the factory order.
YOUR WORKING COPY
Turn unanswered questions into an action list.
Tick only what you have checked. Then add the drawing numbers, the person responsible and anything still waiting for an answer.
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WHEN A DECISION CHANGES
When something changes,
update the drawings and check again.
A new dishwasher, a moved wall or a different drawer system can affect several cabinets. Record the change, update the related drawings and name the person responsible for each new check.
Local site measurer or installer
Checks the finished room, walls, plumbing and electrical positions again.
Arcaya drawing coordinator
Updates the affected cabinet numbers, product details and unanswered questions in the drawing set.
Client or appointed project lead
Confirms the changed project list, selected products and any accepted open items before production.
THE REVISION REGISTER SHOULD NAME
Site dimensions checked by + date
Drawing updated by + revision number
Client approval by + approval date
Released to production by + issue date
Use one current drawing set for the agreed project. Keep older versions clearly marked so nobody follows an obsolete attachment.
QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU SEND THE PLAN
Know what happens next.
Do I need a DWG file to start?+
You can start with a readable PDF, a measured sketch or the floor plan you already have, plus room photographs and a room list. Editable CAD files may help later. Anything missing should be marked before the drawings are approved.
Are 3D renders the same as shop drawings?+
No. A render shows the intended appearance. Shop drawings show the cabinet sizes, materials, hardware and installation details that must be checked before production. The latest render and latest drawing set should match.
Who checks the final site measurements?+
A named local site measurer, contractor or installer should check the finished room in person. Record that person’s name, the units used and the date. Arcaya can coordinate the drawings, but cannot replace a physical check of the site.
How long does the drawing process take?+
Timing depends on the number of rooms, the site information available, the selected products and how many questions or revisions remain. Ask for a project schedule that lists the information and approvals needed at each stage.
What if I change an appliance after approving the drawings?+
Tell the drawing coordinator before production. The cabinet opening, services, panels and countertop may all need another check. Record any price or schedule change and approve the new drawing version in writing.
How this guide uses sources +
This guide combines homeowner questions with manufacturer planning documents. Community experiences help identify questions; they are not technical standards. The diagrams and review tool are original explanations, not evidence of a completed project. Product-specific requirements and final site information take precedence.
- Zhihu / 海绵菌: homeowner account of layout, appliance documents and staged measurement
- Xiaohongshu / ZHI: storage-basket fit and closing-clearance experience — previously reviewed source; availability may require sign-in.
- IKEA / kitchen planning and measurement guide
- Blum / cabinet planning and production information
- Fisher & Paykel / model-specific product, cavity and installation drawings — example of document structure, not a specification for your project.
Stock photography and generated imagery are illustrative references, not Arcaya project or staff documentation. Sources and adoption notes are included in the downloadable project files.
YOUR ROOMS / YOUR PLANS / YOUR NEXT DECISION
One home.
One coordinated brief.
Send the plan you have, the rooms you want to include and your destination. Tell us which measurements are confirmed, which products are selected and what is still undecided.
support@arcayaliving.comUseful files: floor plans, room photographs, site dimensions, appliance installation documents and a room-by-room wish list.