Kitchen Planner
Frequently Asked Questions

Index

1. What is the Canvas?

The canvas is the primary workspace for your kitchen design, with each block representing 100mm by 100mm. Make sure that everything stays on the canvas when you are planning. If anything goes off the canvas into the white area, it will be cut off and will not be sent through when you request a quotation.

Kitchen Planner Interface Overview

Kitchen Planner Interface Overview

To move the canvas, you can use the move canvas button. Select the button to activate it, and it will turn green. On desktop move your mouse over the canvas, then click and hold to drag it around. On mobile, press the canvas and hold your finger down to move it. Once you've finished moving the canvas, click the move canvas button again to deactivate it, the button will turn white. You will likely need to move the canvas frequently during your kitchen plan, especially for larger kitchens with sculleries.

Additionally, you can zoom in and out of the canvas using the zoom in and out buttons. These buttons do not stay green when activated.

Move and Zoom canvas

Move Canvas & Zoom

2. What do each of the buttons do?

Canvas actions

To insert text into the canvas, click on the text icon. This will display a green bar with a text box where you can enter your text. Once you have entered your desired text, click on the "Update text" button to apply it to the canvas.

The purpose of the undo button is to reverse any changes made to the layout that you wish to revert. You can undo the changes in your plan as many times as you need to in one sitting. If you close the page and reopen it, you will not be able undo the change. This button should not be mistaken for the rotation button.

The redo button is used to reapply changes that were previously undone, allowing you to restore previous versions of the layout. You can redo the changes in your plan as many times as you need to in one sitting. This button should not be mistaken for the rotation button.

Zooms into the canvas.

Zooms out of the canvas.

When selecting the ruler, the button will turn green and remain green while you use it to measure on the canvas. To deactivate the ruler, click on the button again, it will turn white and the ruler will disappear from the canvas.

When selecting the move canvas button, it will turn green and stay green while you move the canvas around. To deactivate the move canvas button, click on it again, and it will turn white to indicate that it's no longer active. This means that you won't be able to move the canvas anymore.

Click on the save button to save your layout. The layout will auto save in the background however, it is always safer to also save manually.

Press this button to download the canvas so that you can print it.

This will take you to the hints and tips page which will give you hints and tips on planning a freestanding kitchen.

Selected object context bar

An object is a wall, door, window, unit, appliance, extra or the ruler. The below buttons will display in a green bar when an object is selected.

You will notice a box in front of this button where you can enter the width measurement. Simply input the desired width and then use this button to apply the changes. This button only shows when a wall, door, window, or custom unit is selected.

This button works the same way as the width button however, it only shows for custom units.

The rotate button shows when you select objects. This button allows you to adjust the rotation of these elements until they align with your desired orientation in the kitchen layout.

Use this button to bring objects in front of other objects. For example, if you want a wall unit in front of a floor unit, select the unit and click the “Bring to front” button.

This button deletes the selected objects from the canvas.

This button only displays on units that can be configured with sinks, drawers etc. on either the left or right. For example, the L-shaped bar can be configured with the L on the left- or right-hand side. The entire unit will be flipped along with the text, don’t stress we will know what the text says even if it’s inverted!

Once you have entered your desired text into the text box, click on this button to apply the text to the canvas.

3. What can you use custom units for?

Custom units allow you to add units that are different from the standard Milestone Kitchens units. Here are a few ways you could use this button:

Although the Raw Range option is not currently available in the kitchen planner, you can still use the custom unit option to add in the dimensions of the Raw Range units you prefer. To do this, refer to the Raw Range illustrated price list and make a note on the planner next to each of the custom units, using the text icon to mention which Raw Range units you have chosen.
Add in existing units that you would like to keep in your kitchen. For example, you might want to keep your vintage Coffee Dresser in your kitchen.
It can be used to incorporate the dimensions of various decor items such as a pot plant. Make a note on the custom unit indicating that it is for a pot plant or other décor item.

Custom Unit Examples

4. Can I see diagrams of the units?

You can easily access diagrams of our units by downloading our Illustrated Price list, which provides a comprehensive view of all the units available. Alternatively, you can click on "View Unit Diagrams" located on the right-hand side of the main title for each section (e.g., Sink Unit). This will download a PDF document containing all the diagrams for that specific section.

5. When do you use extras on your plan?

Use the extras on your plan when you want additional drawers, special drawers, or a tray space in your units. The extras will cost more. You can have a look here at the prices of extras.

6. How do you start a new plan?

If you wish to start a new plan while you are currently working on a plan, simply click on the "save" icon for your current plan and then scroll to the top of the page. From there, click on "Start Planning", which will redirect you to the enquiry form where you can fill out your design details for your new plan.

Start New Plan

Start New Plan

7. How do you continue with an existing plan?

When you initially started your plan, you were directed to a page titled “Your Kitchen Design”, where you could find your unique reference number below the main heading. The reference number was also emailed to you.

Click on "Continue Plan", input your reference number and click on "Load Plan & Continue". Your plan will then be loaded and you can continue from where you left off.

Continue Plan

Continue Plan

8. What do you use the ruler for?

The ruler can be used to measure space between units, walls or doors. For example, you need to measure the space between your stove and Island to make sure there is enough walking space.

Ruler

Ruler Example

9. Can I move multiple units at once on the canvas?

Certainly. If you're using a desktop, you can click and hold your mouse button on the canvas, and then drag it over the units you want to move. After selecting the units, you can drag them to the desired position on the canvas. On mobile devices, you can press and drag your finger across the units to select them, and then move all the selected units together. For instance, if you notice that some units are outside the canvas in the white area, you can select all of them and move the entire layout to bring everything onto the canvas.

Select Multiple Units

Select Multiple Objects

10. How do I download the layout so that I can print it?

To download your kitchen layout, click on the download button. If you prefer to hand draw your kitchen layout, you can use the kitchen planner to add the walls and windows and then download the empty floor plan. From there, you can continue drawing in your units by hand.

11. How to I submit my layout to get a quote?

Once you complete your plan, click on "Get a Quote" which is seen below the list of the units you added. When you click on this button your plan will be sent directly to us and to you for reference. We get back to you in 24 working hours. You can also download the plan and email it to us if you prefer.

12. Can I look at a price list to get an idea of costs?

Yes, you can download our illustrated price list by clicking on "Price lists".

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