How to Plan a Kitchen Remodel

As a designer and contractor, I get asked all the time by my clients wanting to remodel their kitchen, what is the first step they need to take. The answer is easy – start with a plan! But asking them to draw out a detailed floor plan on paper for someone else to follow can sometimes be a challenge.

They tell me that they either lack artistic ability or just don’t have know-how.

• Well, now there is an easier way than ever before to create beautiful drawings for your dream kitchen design that you yourself can then use as part of the specifications as well as stick into your photo album as keepsakes of all those hard hours spent planning and creating your ideas. This software offers so many great tools it’s like having your own design assistant available to you 24/7!
• The program is called “My Kitchen Planner” and it is offered by Jnesoft. The company has been providing outstanding kitchen planning software for over 8 years. It offers the helpful tools, tutorials, and even personalized customer service that you would expect from any professional style of a product like this which makes it easy for anyone to get involved in the kitchen renovation process. This software package was created with the user in mind to be simple enough for anyone to use but still packed full of great features that allow flexibility when designing your dream space. To see what other professionals are saying about this software, go check out our testimonial page.

• It’s very quick to install (under 5 minutes) and easy to navigate. You can even import your ideas from other programs that you may already have, like AutoCAD or Microsoft Office. The software is compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8 for PC users. There are also versions available for Apple Mac OS X 10+ and Linux. If you are ready to turn your kitchen design idea into a reality, I highly encourage you to give the free trial version of My Kitchen Planner a try.
• Pricing is very affordable – starting at just $29.99 per user license! Once you’ve created your dream space, there’s an online library available where you can save your designs for reference on any computer or share it with friends via email or Facebook too! Have fun with your kitchen design – but please remember that a plan is essential for any successful renovation.

FAQs:

How much does the software cost?

The My Kitchen Planner kitchen design software is available in two different levels. An evaluation version is free for 30 days, but it has some limitations. The full license starts at $29.99 per user license. There are volume discounts available as well if you would like to purchase more than one copy for multiple users on your network or family members who want to work together on their design ideas. Customers can save money by purchasing 5 or more licenses at once – which lowers the price to less than $20 each!

Do I need professional drafting skills?

No, you do not need any previous experience with floor plan drawings or computer drafting. Because this package was designed with the average person in mind (who just wants to design their dream kitchen on paper or online). The step-by-step video tutorials are presented in an easy-to-follow manner by the program.

Can I save my work for later?

Yes, you can save your Kitchen Planner files for reference anytime with the built-in library feature. You don’t have to purchase multiple user licenses either. Because one license allows you to use it on more than one computer (you are allowed two separate installations – e.g., home & office). If you want to share your files with family members or friends who also want access. What is really cool, is that there are versions available online. Where clients can work together on their designs at once. Which makes it easier when you want to save money on design costs by getting input from family and friends.

Can I save floor plans for my reference library?

Yes, you can save your designs as a .dwg file and view it later in the free AutoCAD viewer – even if you don’t have AutoCAD installed on your computer. You will need Microsoft Office or another program that is compatible with Adobe Acrobat files. Though to be able to view the floor plans because these come as an Adobe document. The good thing about using this as a reference file is that. There are no limitations to it as far as viewing goes. Since it is saved in a vector format. Which makes it much easier to scale up or down without losing its quality. I recommend you save it as an AutoCAD file (.dwg) for this purpose.

Conclusion:

After using the software extensively for a few weeks now on various projects, I highly recommend it. Especially for new designers who are just getting started in the world of kitchen design. It is easy to use and very affordable so you don’t have to be rich to afford a dream kitchen! Happy designing!