Free kitchen design software

warwick2001

Morning all,

As per the title, does anyone know of good, easy to use free kitchen design software? Ive tried using CAD via TinkerCAD and AutoCAD, but I'm not clever enough and I could do with something that has a much simpler 'click and drop' type interface.

Cheers

TELLIT01

Many kitchen supply companies have on-line systems which are free to use.  Alternatively, most kitchen supply companies will visit and provide a free suggested plan.

GDB2222

I’ve never been able to beat graph paper with a pen and ruler. At least for sketching what i want initially. 

I tried using the IKEA online system and I found it terrible. Maybe others are better?

ka7e

My first and only kitchen design was done using the DIY Kitchen planner on their website. It was quite intuitive once I got the hang of it, pointing out door clashes and obstructions and recommended walkway dimensions. It also prices elements up as you add them and automatically adds end panels (and cornices if you want them).

FreeBear

TELLIT01 said: Many kitchen supply companies have on-line systems which are free to use.

And quite a few of them will do a 3D render so that you can get some idea of what the finished product will look like.

ritz55

Try ikea kitchen tool. Have used this many times. 

TELLIT01

As kitchen units come in standard widths, you can use any of the online tools to check what will fit and get an idea of how it will look.

casper_gutman

I didn't really get on with the IKEA planner, but found the DIY Kitchens one great. It's at https://planner.diy-kitchens.com/

It's worth being aware of the range of unit sizes your intended supplier has available, as the DIY planner includes quite a large range of widths and unit types some of which may not be available everywhere.

warwick2001

That's great. Thanks everyone 

justcat01

Sorry, just to add - B&Q do one that I quite like using. It's does a 3d and 2d plan. You can only use the stuff they sell, but it's more than good enough to get a close to spot on idea of what you want!

frankersBri

casper_gutman said:

I didn't really get on with the IKEA planner, but found the DIY Kitchens one great. It's at https://planner.diy-kitchens.com/

It's worth being aware of the range of unit sizes your intended supplier has available, as the DIY planner includes quite a large range of widths and unit types some of which may not be available everywhere.

I recommend this too. I found it simple enough to use, including mocking up the DIY Kitchens kitchen that I bought, but also comparing with others as there are so many unit sizes and colours/looks you can get a good feel for most things. The 3D render is good as is the ability to save multiple versions.