Get the best results from your drawings
The more detail you put on your plans and elevations, the more accurate your specification sheet will be. Here is what to include and how to present it.
What to include on your drawings
Cabinet colours & finishes
Specify the colour name, code, and finish type for every cabinet run. If you know the supplier's specific colour code, include it. For example: 'Dulux Natural White — 2-Pac Matt' or 'Melamine White Satin'. If different runs use different colours, note this clearly on the plan.
Hardware & handles
List the handle style, size, material, and finish. If you know the supplier's product code or model number, include it. For example: 'Brushed Brass D-Bar 160mm centre-to-centre'. Include hardware schedules on the plan or in a separate note block.
Accessories & internals
Detail internal organisers, pull-out bins, spice racks, cutlery trays, and any special fittings. If you know the supplier's part number or product code for each accessory, include it. If a cabinet has a specific internal configuration, write it on the plan or elevation.
Appliances
Record the make, model, and dimensions of every appliance. Include the specific model number and any product codes where known. Note whether the appliance is integrated or freestanding, and confirm any cut-out or ventilation requirements.
Benchtops, splashbacks & panels
Include the material, thickness, colour, supplier, and edge profile for benchtops. Specify the supplier's product code or colour reference where known. Specify splashback material and height. Note any feature panels or matching end panels.
Plans & elevations
The best drawings include both a floor plan and separate elevations for every wall. Annotations on the elevations are where most finish and hardware details live — make sure those call-outs are legible and complete. Product codes, model numbers, and supplier references should be written directly on the drawing rather than assumed.
How to present the details
The most accurate spec sheets come from drawings where details are listed on the plan and specific finishes, hardware, and colours are annotated directly on the elevations. Think of your drawing as the single source of truth: every call-out, note, and schedule on the page is information the system can capture.
If a detail is only in your head or in a separate email, the system cannot see it. A note block on the plan that says "All base cabinets — White Satin 2-Pac" is far more useful than assuming the reader will know. Similarly, hardware shown with leader lines and labels on the elevation ensures nothing is missed.
For a practical illustration, take a look at our example drawing. You will see how the floor plan carries a summary schedule, while the elevations carry precise annotations for finishes, handles, and appliance locations.
The system is not a mind reader
If the information is not on the drawing, we cannot know it. We do not have access to your project files, email threads, or verbal agreements. Everything the spec sheet needs must be visible on the plans and elevations you upload. A complete, well-annotated drawing is the fastest path to a perfect spec sheet.
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