How to Design Your Dream Kitchen Online for Free with Lanae's DIY Kitchen Design Tool
Planning a kitchen remodel is exciting. But figuring out which cabinets to buy, how many you need, and how they'll actually fit your space? That part can feel overwhelming. That's exactly why Lanae Cabinetry built a free online kitchen design tool that lets you plan your layout yourself, in minutes, from the comfort of your home.
No design experience needed. No sales appointments. No pressure. Just an easy, visual way to plan your perfect kitchen and order with confidence.
What Is Lanae's Free Kitchen Design Tool?
Lanae's free DIY kitchen design tool is an online layout planner that lets you map out your kitchen, drag and drop cabinets into place, and visualize your space before you buy a single cabinet. It's available at lanaehome.com/pages/free-kitchen-design-service-diy-design-tool and works on a desktop.
Here's how it works:
- Enter your room dimensions to set up your space
- Choose your cabinet style from Lanae's Shaker or Slim Frame Shaker collections
- Drag and drop cabinets into your layout until it feels right
- Get help from our designers anytime using the built-in "Get Help" option
- Add your layout to cart and place your order when you're ready
It's the fastest way to go from "I want a new kitchen" to "I know exactly what I need."
Why Use a Free Online Kitchen Design Tool?
When most people start researching a kitchen remodel, they don't know where to begin. You can browse inspiration photos all day and still feel unsure about what cabinets to order, what sizes you need, or whether your layout will actually work.
A free kitchen planner tool solves all of that. Instead of guessing, you get to see your layout in real time. You can move cabinets around, try different configurations, and figure out what works before you spend a dollar. It takes the guesswork out of one of the biggest purchases you'll make for your home.
Lanae's tool goes even further by connecting directly to our wholesale RTA cabinet inventory. When you're done designing, every cabinet in your layout is already linked and ready to order. There's no translating a design into a shopping list. It's all done for you.
Two Ways to Design Your Kitchen with Lanae
We built our design service around one idea: you should be able to get your kitchen planned exactly the way you want, whether you love doing things yourself or would rather hand it off to an expert.
Option 1: Design It Yourself with Our Free Kitchen Planner
Use the free DIY kitchen design tool to build your own layout. This is the fastest option and a great fit for homeowners who:
- Already have a general sense of what they want
- Enjoy hands-on planning and want full control over their layout
- Want to see their space visualized before committing to a purchase
- Are working with a contractor and need to put together a cabinet list quickly
The tool is intuitive and designed for people with zero design experience. If you get stuck at any point, just use the "Get Help" button inside the tool and one of our designers will step in to review, adjust, or finish your layout for you.
Option 2: Let Our Designers Create Your Layout for Free
Prefer to let a professional handle it? Lanae's free kitchen design service is exactly that. Send us your measurements and style preferences, and our design team will build a complete cabinet layout for your space within a few business days.
This option is ideal for:
- Larger or more complex kitchen layouts
- Homeowners who want expert guidance from the start
- Anyone who would rather focus on choosing finishes than measuring and planning
- Contractors and designers who want a professional layout as a starting point
Either way, the design is completely free. No catch, no commitment required.
How to Use the DIY Kitchen Design Tool: Step by Step
Getting started is simple. Here's a quick walkthrough so you know what to expect:
Step 1: Measure your kitchen Before you open the tool, grab a tape measure and note the length of each wall, the location of windows and doors, and the position of any appliances you plan to keep. Having accurate measurements makes the whole process faster and more accurate.
Step 2: Open the design tool Head to app.diydesignspace.com/lanaecabinetry on a desktop or tablet. (The tool is optimized for larger screens for the best experience.)
Step 3: Set up your room Enter your wall dimensions to create a digital floor plan of your kitchen. The tool will generate a bird's-eye view of your space that you can work with.
Step 4: Choose your cabinet style Select from Lanae's two signature lines:
- Shaker Cabinets in Pure White, Soft Sage, or Midnight Black
- Slim Frame Shaker Cabinets in Rift Cut White Oak, Toasted Oak, Cream, or Midnight Black
Step 5: Build your layout Drag and drop base cabinets, wall cabinets, tall pantry cabinets, and specialty pieces into your floor plan. The tool snaps everything into place and keeps track of your wall space so you don't accidentally over-order or leave gaps.
Step 6: Get help if you need it Hit the "Get Help" button at any point and a Lanae designer will review your work, answer questions, or refine your layout. This is a real person, not a chatbot.
Step 7: Add to cart and order When your layout is finished, add everything to your cart directly from the tool and place your order. Most orders ship the next business day from one of Lanae's three U.S. warehouses.
What Makes Lanae's Kitchen Design Tool Different?
There are other free kitchen design tools online, so why use Lanae's? A few reasons:
It's connected to real inventory. Every cabinet you place in the tool is a real product in stock and ready to ship. You're not designing in a vacuum and then scrambling to find products that match.
Designer backup is built in. Most DIY tools leave you on your own. Lanae's tool includes access to our design team at every step. You can design yourself and still get a professional set of eyes on it before you order.
No minimum order. Whether your layout calls for four cabinets or forty, Lanae has no minimum order requirement. You order exactly what you need.
Wholesale pricing, automatically applied. Because Lanae sells direct at wholesale cabinet prices, every cabinet you add to your cart is already priced below what you'd pay at a traditional kitchen showroom or big-box store.
Free shipping on orders over $2,500. Most kitchen cabinet orders qualify for free curbside freight shipping across the U.S.
Kitchen Design Ideas to Inspire Your Layout
Not sure what kind of layout to start with? Here are some of the most popular kitchen cabinet layout ideas our customers use as starting points:
The L-Shape Kitchen One of the most common layouts for small to mid-size kitchens. Cabinets run along two perpendicular walls, creating an efficient work triangle between the sink, stove, and refrigerator. Works well with a mix of base cabinets, wall cabinets, and a corner cabinet solution.
The U-Shape Kitchen Cabinets wrap around three walls for maximum storage and counter space. Great for larger kitchens and for homeowners who love to cook. Works beautifully with a tall pantry cabinet on one end.
The Galley Kitchen Cabinets run along two parallel walls. A smart choice for narrow spaces that need to maximize every inch. Upper and lower cabinet runs on both sides create plenty of storage without feeling cluttered.
The One-Wall Kitchen All cabinets and appliances along a single wall, often paired with a large island. Popular in open-concept homes where the kitchen flows into a living or dining area.
The Kitchen Island Layout Any of the layouts above can be paired with a freestanding island or a run of base cabinets positioned in the center of the room. Lanae's design tool makes it easy to add island configurations to your plan.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kitchen Design Planning
Do I need design experience to use the tool? Not at all. The tool is built for homeowners with no prior design background. If anything feels confusing, the "Get Help" feature connects you directly with a Lanae designer.
Is the design service really free? Yes, completely free. Whether you use the DIY tool or request a full design from our team, there is no charge for the design itself.
How long does it take to get a design back from the Lanae design team? Most design requests are turned around within a few business days. For simpler layouts, it can be even faster.
Can I use the design tool for rooms other than the kitchen? Yes. While the tool is optimized for kitchen planning, Lanae's cabinets work beautifully in bathrooms, laundry rooms, home offices, mudrooms, and more. Our design team can help with any room layout.
What if I change my mind after ordering? Check Lanae's warranty and return policy at lanaehome.com/policies/refund-policy for full details. Our customer support team in Austin, TX is also available to help work through any issues.
Can contractors use the design tool? Absolutely. Contractors are encouraged to use the DIY tool to build client layouts quickly. Lanae's contractor program (Lanae Pro) also offers exclusive wholesale pricing and priority support for professional projects.
Ready to Start Designing Your Kitchen?
Planning your kitchen remodel doesn't have to be stressful or expensive. With Lanae's free online kitchen design tool, you can map out your space, choose your cabinets, and place your order all in one place. And if you want a professional to handle the design for you, that's free too.
Start designing today at lanaehome.com and see how easy it is to plan a kitchen you'll love.
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Questions? Call us at (877) 360-2323 or email info@lanaehome.com. Our team is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST.
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