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How do I get started with the IKEA Kitchen planner?

In the IKEA kitchen planning tool, you can begin by creating your layout from scratch or follow our step‑by‑step kitchen guide to build your kitchen with confidence.

Before you begin

  1. Before designing your dream kitchen, we recommend logging into your IKEA Family profile before accessing the IKEA Kitchen planner. This allows you to save your design to your profile and easily return to it later if you want to take a break from planning.
  2. Make sure you have your kitchen measurements ready before you start planning so you can ensure that your kitchen design fits your space.
  3. We also recommend having a look at our kitchen buying guide which is there to help you throughout the entire planning process.
 

Navigate to the IKEA Kitchen Planner

  1. Go to the IKEA Kitchen Planner and click "Start designing". The first time you use it, you will be asked to specify:
    • The oven location
    • The type of extractor hood
    • Your refrigerator/freezer preference
    • The layout type
    • Any pillars or obstacles in the kitchen
      You can change these options later if needed, or choose the "Design from scratch" option.
  3. Next, select a room shape that resembles your kitchen. You can then begin entering your room dimensions and adding your first set of products to the design.
  4. If you need additional inspiration, you can choose from existing design suggestions by navigating to "Choose a favorite."
Finally, place the key fixed elements first—such as the sink, stove, and any built‑in appliances that cannot be moved. After positioning these essentials, you can work on the corner solutions and then add the remaining cabinets to fill out the rest of the layout.
When your layout is complete, you can choose your preferred style options, including fronts, handles, lighting, and more.

Troubleshooting issues when starting the IKEA Kitchen Planner

  1. If you cannot access the IKEA Kitchen Planner, try opening it in a different web browser or in a private/incognito window. You can also try disabling or clearing your browser cache and cookies before reloading the page. If you are unsure how to do this for your specific browser, use a search engine such as Google to find instructions.
  2. The planner is designed to work well on most desktop and laptop computers. On smartphones or other mobile devices, you may receive a message indicating that the planner can only be used on larger screens. If you see this message on a device with a large screen, try adjusting the screen resolution in your operating system settings and select the highest available resolution. We also recommend zooming out in your browser tab (for example, setting zoom to 90%).
  3. If you still cannot access the tool, there may be a temporary issue or bug. In that case, we recommend trying again later.
If you need help at any point while using the planner, you can book a free consultation or kitchen planning appointment based on your needs.
 

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