How to Use the IKEA Kitchen Planner: Instructions + Tips

We asked designer Olga Kashpurueva to explain how to use the IKEA planner and create your dream kitchen.

Olga Kashpurueva - INTERIOR DESIGNER Her passion is creating functional, beautiful and cozy homes

Who will find the IKEA planner useful?

Everyone who is renovating and wants to buy a new kitchen, not necessarily IKEA. The "Method" kitchens are systems with a standard set of modules (like most manufacturers).

You can estimate combinations based on your dimensions and try different combinations and facade options.

Step 1: Visit the IKEA website

Step 2: Check details

Don't forget to log into your personal account or create one. After completing all actions, click the "Create New Project" button.

Step 3: Start planning

Before planning your kitchen, measure the room. The more accurate your numbers, the less likely you are to make mistakes or run out of space. All measurements should be in millimeters.

After setting up the room settings, click on the lock icon to prevent accidental size changes during work.

This is how the room will look in different modes.

Step 4: Select cabinets

All settings are saved. The next cabinets will have the same facades, countertops, edging and baseboards. You can manually change the handle positions — it's better to do this right away so you don't forget.

This is an example of what should be achieved. You can arrange the lower cabinets similarly.

Step 5: Create the effect of built-in kitchen

The "Method" kitchens come with a standard set of frames, depth, width and height. The overlay panels help to close gaps and create the effect of built-in kitchens.

This is what it should look like.

Step 6: Add lighting

Then arrange the upper part of your kitchen in a similar way.

Step 7: Add appliances

Step 8: Change the depth of different wall cabinets

Step 9: Create double doors

Step 10: Add a dining table

Step 11: And lighting fixtures

Step 12: Save the project

All done! Don't forget to save your project :)

Cover image: Design project "Malitsky Studios"