This article was originally published on June 28, 2017, and is updated to reflect current product availability.

Thinking about a new kitchen remodel? Not sure where to start? Thanks to the internet, you’ve got plenty of on-line tools to help. An on-line kitchen remodel planner or planning  helps you decide how to layout your kitchen. Here are just a few great tools.

Room Sketcher

Room Sketcher lets you try different floor plans, appliances, fixtures, finishes, and countertops. Know what will work in your space before you start talking to contractors. It’s easy to use. Just draw your walls, pick what you like, drag, and drop. This tool offers a great way to try out multiple designs, especially if you aren’t sure of your creative skills.  Want a peninsula or an island? Draw them both and compare! Decide you don’t like it? Delete it!  It’s fast and easy to use. Create 3D photos to share with contractors. Use the AI to create 360-degree views and high-resolution photos. The basic version provides all the basic functionality you need to get started. Go Pro and get a 30 free trial.

Kitchen Planner

 KitchenPlanner.net offers an alternative to downloadable software. Just navigate to the site, click the button, and start planning your kitchen remodel.  Select the layout, place your windows and doors, then start adding your design elements. Pick from base, wall, and custom cabinets. Add appliances, choose finishes, and create 3D renditions of your kitchen remodel design. This kitchen remodel planner makes planning easy for the technically challenged.

Lowe’s Kitchen Visualizer

Lowe’s offers a basic Kitchen Visualizer tool online.  Start with one of their preset floor plans and add design elements.  This kitchen remodel planner offers an easy-to-use option but limited flexibility. The only design elements available in the planner are items sold by Lowe’s. But the tool allows you to play with mixing and matching finishes, colors, and materials to help you decide what you find visually pleasing.

Professional Kitchen Remodel Planner

Nothing beats the experience of a professional. That’s why after you’ve played with an online kitchen remodel planner it is time to sit down with a professional kitchen designer.  Inspired Remodels reviews your rough designs and floor plans and determines if they work in the space available. In addition, a professional kitchen remodel designer thinks of all the details you never considered.  In a kitchen, lighting creates a safe working environment and is a crucial design element. A professional understands how to use lighting. A professional kitchen remodel designer knows how to create a kitchen that minimizes the steps between workstations but maximizes the beauty of the space.

Ready to get started?  Contact Inspired Remodels to schedule your appointment.