Don’t Use DesignMyRoom.com For Kitchen Design
September 9, 2007 · Print This Article
DesignMyRoom.com can yield some silly, but fun, creations
Have you wanted to design your own kitchen, but don’t have the tools?
My 3D CAD software frequently impresses my clients, because my software lets them design in real time. I can rearrange cabinet layouts, change countertops, and appliances with only a few clicks. They can tweak the kitchen to their heart’s desire.
DesignMyRoom.com locks you into their set kitchen layouts and carries a poor selection of countertops.
Start your project
Hit “Start a project” at the top. They only have a couple pictures of kitchensI chose from their stock photos and used kitchen cabinets, but you can design any room you want.
Drag and drop your countertops and floors choices onto the photo. Unfortunately, there aren’t any granite countertops. The appliances are mostly modern, so those going for a rustic look will be disappointed.
Show off your project
Register and save your project so you can show off your crazy creation. You can change the layers of the stacking and the perspective, but they’re still working on bugs: I couldn’t get the range to be under the countertop layer.
I can see losing an hour or two on this, so try not to do this at work! DesignMyRoom is a fun toy, but not for the serious kitchen designer.
Do you have any experiences with DesignMyRoom? Let us know in the comments!
they actually have some better looking kitchens on the website
granted, their selection isnt great but its still fun to use
6-10-08. Yes, it’s a fun toy, but just a toy. In any case, the site has been down for almost 72 hrs “for mainainance,” and I’d be surprised if it comes back.