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  1. 28th June 2014, 03:11 PM #1
    cabinetz
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    Default Kitchen Design Software HELP

    hi I've just set a cabinet making business basically running an office from home and working from my van & buying time at a cabinet makers factory to make my own kitchens bathrooms etc.....

    big problem is time ..... after winning a job pretty much all the customer's want a 3d design or design ! which resulting in me having

    to draw everything up with paper & pencil , which is ok but takes way to long , does anyone know of any software I could use

    thanks In advance

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  3. 29th June 2014, 12:27 PM #2
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    There a several programs that will help you design kitchens although they have a fairly narrow focus. A nice alternative would be to look at SketchUp since it is much more flexible. I use it to design everything from built-in cabinets to free standing pieces of furniture. There is a very powerful plugin for SketchUp specifically for designing kitchens and baths. It's called CabinetSense. You can also find a long list of cabinet components in the 3D Warehouse that are free to use.

    I prefer to work with components I make myself and find it very fast. In any case, it's possible to create an accurate cutlist from the drawing and make everything from proposal drawings to construction documents from the same drawing.



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    Another I've heard a bit about recently is Sketchlist - Sketchlist
    Similar to Sketchup and you can download a 14 day trial for free.
    There are Home - $59.99, Shop - $199.99 and Pro versions - $749.99 for both Windows and Mac.

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    I assume the measurements can be done in metric in Sketchlist, even though the intro video talks in imperial.
    The Pro version currently has a $500 discount.
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