Kitchen Design & Floor Plans: Using 3D Scanning to Measure for Cabinets

Kitchen Design & Floor Plans: Using 3D Scanning to Measure for Cabinets

Measuring your kitchen is the first step toward a total home transformation. While many homeowners prefer the traditional "tape and paper" method, there is a new wave of digital tools that make capturing your space easier than ever.

At Lanae, we are committed to making your design journey as seamless as possible. While we are an independent cabinetry company and not affiliated with their service, Polycam is a powerful, all in one 3D capture app that provides an innovative way for homeowners to jumpstart their renovation projects.

The Future of Spatial Capture: LiDAR, Photogrammetry, and Gaussian Splatting

Polycam stands out because it brings professional grade technology to your smartphone. Depending on your device, you can utilize four distinct ways to digitize your kitchen:

LiDAR Scanning: Uses laser sensors (on iPhone Pro/iPad Pro) to create a dimensionally accurate 3D mesh of your room in real time. 

Photogrammetry: Reconstructs a high detail 3D model by processing overlapping photos perfect for capturing the fine textures of your current space.

Gaussian Splatting: A cutting edge technique that creates a 3D photograph. Unlike traditional models, a "Splat" captures realistic lighting and reflections, giving you a lifelike preview of your room’s atmosphere.

Non-LiDAR Capture: Even without a "Pro" device, Polycam uses AI and computer vision to infer spatial depth, allowing almost any modern smartphone to create a 3D scan.

Precision Meets the Gold Standard

At Lanae, our specialty is providing high quality cabinetry and expert design services based on the dimensions you provide. Because we do not offer on site measuring or installation, the final fit of your cabinets depends on the accuracy of the data you submit.

While technology like LiDAR and Gaussian Splatting provides an incredible visual foundation for our design team, we always recommend verifying all final dimensions with a manual measurement. Think of the 3D scan as the digital twin that helps us design the layout, while your manual measurements serve as the gold standard verification for production.

Your 3 Step Guide to a Perfect Fit

Capture the Vision: Use a tool like Polycam to create a photorealistic 3D model. This helps our designers understand your room's flow and architectural features so we can get started on your project immediately.

Verify the Details: Before you move forward with a purchase, use a tape measure to manually confirm measurements and the critical inches.

Confirm and Order: If your measurements differ, submit your verified manual measurements to the Lanae team. We will use these to finalize a design that fits your home perfectly and ensure your investment is protected.

Start Your Design Journey with Lanae

Ready to create your free design? Exploring the world of spatial capture is a great way to start thinking about your new space and get your project started. Once happy with your design, verify your final design with your manual measurements and the Lanae team will assist in preparing your order so you can get your project started.

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