Using free kitchen design tools

Designing your kitchen can be a fun project. However, it can be a bit overwhelming as well. Fortunately, you do not need to hire an architect to help you to plan your project - you can take advantage of free kitchen design tools which will help to make the process easier. These tools will help you to get an idea of what your "new" kitchen will look like when it is finished.

Magnet UK

Magnet UK is a kitchen design company which helps people to design their kitchens as well as install them. It stocks an inventory of appliances as well as has three categories of kitchen collections from which you can choose. The company offers a seven-step service which offers home survey, smart design, personalisation, made-to-order, installation, home check and smart care. The kitchen design software is located on the site. With the software, you can create models of your kitchen that are in 3D, move things around to see how they would look like, and generally get an idea of how your kitchen would turn out. In order to use the software, you will need to download it onto your computer. The computer must have Microsoft Windows XP or Vista, the newest Internet Explorer, and enabled Javascript and cookies.

IKEA

IKEA has a kitchen planner as well, which allows you to plan your kitchen like an "interior designer". You can use the moue to drag and drop furniture from the website into the model and determine how they will look, as well as move them about until you are satisfied. When you have finished, you can print out a 3D kitchen rendering. IKEA offers planners for the bathroom as well. In order to use the software, you will need to download it onto your computer. The computer must have Microsoft Windows XP or Vista, the newest Internet Explorer or Firefox version, and enabled Javascript and cookies.

Homebase

Homebase has an online kitchen planner as well. The planner allows you to make a 3D mock up of your kitchen. You can start with the empty room, or use plans that have already been provided by the site. You will need to download it onto your computer Your computer must have Microsoft Windows XP or Vista to take advantage of the software, as well as the newest Internet Explorer or Firefox, and enabled Javascript and cookies.