Way to go for catching it! Always trust your instincts. And I am sure you'll have more meltdowns -- I know I have had many.

I had a lot of meltdowns but they usually led to something productive. My gut feelings were usually correct so don't feel pressured about anything. Go with your gut. Good for you for finding the mistake early on!

A meltdown? I think it sounds fantastic that you found this out BEFORE ordering! *That* would have been a disaster, one that is now averted. I know you are anxious to pull the trigger, but measure twice, cut once!

It is a setback, but you caught it before ordering and starting -- that is exactly what you want to happen. This will pass -- having 48" more space will not. You just gained 4 feet of cabinet and counter space! Woohoo! It's back to the drawing board for a bit, but I can't tell you what I or others would give for just a few more inches. Try to see this as one step back, for feet forward. In the long run, it will be.

I agree! This is a great "step back" because you just added 4 feet to your kitchen. In the long run, this will be viewed as a very happy day ;)

I totally feel you. If I had a penny for the number of times I walked around measuring and remeasuring... I measured at all times of the day, mostly in the middle of the night because I couldn't sleep thinking about it. I measured during planning, after ordering, during demo, on delivery, during installation. Four months done and I'm still measuring, though nowhere near as obsessively. Just looking for minor improvements. I knew/know my space to the nearest quarter inch. My obsession help minimize any potential problems and when questions did arise they were handled decisively.

Don't see it as a meltdown. See it as a save!

Can you imagine your meltdown if you'd not caught this and they showed up shy 48"s' worth of cabinets?

I don't think this is all that horrible. :) You can fit in another drawer cabinet, a kegerator, or all kinds of stuff you didn't think you'd have room for!

Yeah!!

Never, ever let them pressure you. It's your timeline, not theirs.

Thank you all for your "glass half full" approach. My greater issue will to be determine if this becomes a wholesale aesthetic change to the overall look of the kitchen and most importantly, I am already over budget so what will four additional feet of uppers and lowers do to the bottom line....

BTW, the Kitchen Designer when I told him took the "oh well" I guess we will need to come out and remeasure approach and "what is one more redesign"...not trying to be a skeptic...but do you think this could have been sloppy measuring, an oversight or on purpose?!?

Whatever the case, remeasure, redesign and re-evaluate. And if necessary, rebid. Don't be married to any deadline other than yours. The more they pressure you, the more you need to stand your ground and do it on your terms. If they truly want your business, they'll respect your wishes.

Our agreement
If I change anything, I pay
If they measured wrong - they pay!
Good luck!
PS - they did measure several times!

Good news. Heard back from KD...since this was their error not mine, they are willing to absorb most of the cost for the additional cabinets. Should be getting revised design today and pricing. Keep your fingers crossed. Thank you all for talking me off the ledge yesterday!