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Last week I did a series of posts all about kitchen design. I know many of you are asking where can I find kitchen design software. HG TV has a great website that includes an extensive amount of information on designing a kitchen and what things you should look for when you design. One of the most interesting features over at HG TV is the Online Kitchen Designer. This is a great program with two options for use - the interactive product chooser and the layout planner. They suggest using the product chooser first. Anyone interested in using either of these programs must register with the site. The product chooser is an interesting tool that allows you to pick each item in your kitchen and visualize what it will look like, if you decide to choose a black stove instead of a stainless steel, etc. The controls can be a little finicky and difficult to direct to the exact spot you want, but overall it is a pretty interesting tool. The other tool, the layout planner is much more involved an difficult to use.
There are also great videos to watch on this site. They have ideas on everything from colors to countertops. If you are looking for a great site with lots of interesting suggestions and great ideas on kitchen design and planning then I highly recommend this site. http://design.hgtv.com/kitchen/