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Publication Review
Title: Kitchen
Planner (IKEA kitchen CAD design software)
Author: IKEA
File: Free CAD Program: EXE 6.7 MB
System Requirements: Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT or ME Pentium class
processor with at least 128 MB of RAM, 25 MB of free hard drive space,
8 MB of Video RAM 800 x 600 minimum screen resolution XGA, 16 bit color.
Audience: For homeowners wanting to design and plan their own kitchen,
but fun to use for builders and designers also.
Review
Easy to use 3D CAD program for planning kitchens. Really cool for a free
CAD program, but limits design to IKEA products. Allows the user to create
a simple room with windows and doors, then install cabinets. Work in plan
and then switch to 3D. Allows rotation of drawing in 3D. Drawings can
be downloaded to IKEA for price quotes. Given the CAD program's cost,
its not surprising there are limitations regarding how unique a floor
plan and space one can draw. For most projects this is probably not a
problem.
One down side is the program seems to reset the screen size on buildwise.org's computers to fit a predetermined area. This problem is not permanent as the old settings are easily be restored.
Also visit the IKEA USA: Kitchen planning main page (link below) for additional online resources on kitchen design and safety. The site has step by step instructions for measuring, designing and planning your kitchen remodel.
Issues covered include:
- kitchen design software
- eating area design
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