Time to update your beloved but tired kitchen. Traditionally, the next step is to hire a professional and spend a large amount of money on their services.
It is true that they will help you every step of the way in deciding the color, grade and design of the cabinet. They will offer various design options regarding reconfigurations of kitchen traffic patterns, appliances, and island locations.
Most professionals will do a fantastic job designing your new kitchen, but expect to pay hundreds to thousands of dollars during this planning phase before starting your kitchen remodel project.
You have another option: kitchen design software! Believe it or not, most remodelers rely on some level of kitchen design software to help them with their clients’ projects.
Did you know that you can take advantage of this same type of software that gives you the power to create your own custom kitchen design?
You don’t need a Design degree or extensive knowledge of what’s available in kitchen remodel options. All the options are already preloaded in the program.
Is that how it works:
Step 1) Begin by creating a sketch of the room, drawing the basic floor plan, with precise measurements. Make a note of the location of the windows and doors, where they are now, and where you want them to be.
Step 2) Enter those measurements into the kitchen design software program as instructed, this provides the basic space of the room to view on the screen.
Step 3) Now is the time to start coming up with different design ideas. You’ll have more design and style options than you’ll ever need, all with three-dimensional features.
With easy point-and-click manipulations, you can add cabinets, countertops, wall paint colors, floors, and anything else you want while creating your custom 3D kitchen.
You can change the stains in the cabinets. See how the appliances in the room work with their color scheme. Find the best position for your new kitchen island. Oh, and let’s not forget the backsplash, top trims, crown molding, and lighting options.
Yes, it is that simple!
When starting your project with kitchen design software, you can make “mistakes” without any financial consequences. You have the luxury of pasting and erasing any crazy combinations or ready-made design ideas. You can add a pantry or serving bar and designer sinks in any style you like.
You never know, what you may think is radical today may be your perfectly redesigned kitchen tomorrow.
The point is, you can have a lot of fun with this software. And, equally important, it’s a money-saving tool that will give you the confidence to know where you are going with your kitchen redesign project.
Once you’ve figured out the design, click on the blue print or 3D design option and send it directly to your printer for easy reference.
Discuss your plan with a contractor or save even more money doing it yourself.
