If we have a residential kitchen that measures 12′ × 16′ which has full upper and lower cabinets on one 12′ side and one 16′ side, and an 8′x 3′ island in the middle without upper cabinets, how many cabinets will we have, and how many SF of granite countertops? Assume that we have a mix of 1′, 2′, 30″, and 3′ cabinets. Assume that there is a 3′ kitchen sink on the outside wall and a 30″ drop-in range in the island.

The sink is centered on a window and does not have an upper-cabinet.  Assume that the refrigerator and the double oven are outside of these parameters. The under-counter dishwasher next to the sink will take the place of one 30″ cabinet. Estimating is a mix of science and art, and a little creativity is often needed. You should sketch this one as well.