Using Levels

Overview

Levels are horizontal reference planes used throughout Revit to establish consistent heights within a project.

In kitchen design, levels help define the vertical position of cabinetry, countertops, and other architectural elements.

Rather than measuring heights manually every time you create an elevation or section, the Artcraft Template includes a series of pre-configured levels that provide a consistent starting point for every project.

Why Artcraft Uses Levels

The Artcraft Template has been configured with standard kitchen reference levels to save time and improve consistency between projects.

These levels provide a visual reference when placing cabinets and reviewing elevations, helping ensure that cabinetry is positioned correctly throughout the design.

They also make it easier to communicate design intent between designers, project managers, installers, and manufacturing.

Standard Levels Included in the Artcraft Template

The Artcraft Template includes the following reference levels:

Toe-Kick Height
Base Cabinet Height
Countertop Height
Bottom of Upper Cabinets
Hanging Height
Ceiling Height

These levels represent common reference points used during kitchen design and can be adjusted if a project requires different heights.

Modifying Levels

If your project requires custom cabinet heights or unique installation conditions, levels can be modified to suit the project.

To adjust a level:

Open an Elevation view.
Select the level you wish to modify.
Enter the desired elevation value or drag the level to its new location.

Any changes should be made thoughtfully, as these reference levels are intended to provide consistency throughout the project.

Using Levels During Design

As you design your kitchen, use the levels as visual guides for placing cabinetry.

For example:

Base cabinets should generally align with the Base Cabinet Height level.
Countertops align with the Countertop Height level.
Upper cabinets can be positioned using the Bottom of Upper Cabinets and Hanging Height levels.
Toe-kicks can be checked against the Toe-Kick Height level.

These reference points help create consistent elevations while reducing the need for repeated measurements.

Hiding Levels

The reference levels included in the Artcraft Template are intended to help you during project setup and while creating elevations and sections.

Once you're comfortable with the layout, you may decide that you no longer need to see the level lines while working.

Levels can be hidden at any time without affecting your project or changing the underlying model.

Simply select the level, right-click, and choose Hide in View, or use Revit's visibility controls to temporarily hide level annotations within the current view.

This can help create a cleaner workspace while still allowing you to reveal the levels again whenever they're needed.

Remember, hiding a level only affects its visibility in the current view. The level itself remains part of the project and continues to function as a reference for your design.

Best Practices

Begin every project using the levels provided in the Artcraft Template.
Modify levels only when the project requires custom installation heights.
Use levels as reference guides rather than manually calculating cabinet heights.
Verify level placement before creating elevations and sections.

Why It Matters

The pre-configured levels in the Artcraft Template are designed to eliminate repetitive setup work and establish a consistent framework for every project.

Combined with the template's pre-built sheets and cabinet schedules, they help create a standardized workflow that improves drawing quality, reduces setup time, and supports the Artcraft Design-to-Order process.