The most user-friendly free kitchen design tool available today is the IKEA Kitchen Planner, according to the experts. It uses only the store's products, so if you're an IKEA superfan, you're in luck.

Rule #1: Decide on your kitchen must-haves In a space that’s so utility-driven, it can be difficult to open your mind and figure out how to put your own spin on the interior design while still ...

U-shape: This is a very common kitchen design, which is better suited to a single cook household. L-shape: This is an excellent design for open-plan living and complements the use of an island bench.