{"id":24017,"date":"2026-04-23T09:38:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T07:38:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/?p=24017"},"modified":"2026-05-15T08:39:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T06:39:37","slug":"ikea-vs-roomsketcher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/ikea-vs-roomsketcher\/","title":{"rendered":"IKEA vs RoomSketcher: Which Is the Ultimate Floor Plan Tool?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"t2-ingress has-text-align-center wp-block-t2-ingress\">IKEA and RoomSketcher are both popular options when planning a home layout. We tested both to provide a clear, side-by-side comparison to help you decide which floor plan software best fits your needs. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category has-text-align-center wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/\" rel=\"tag\">Blog<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/comparisons\/\" rel=\"tag\">Comparisons<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/24102643\/IKEA-vs-RoomSketcher-2D-Floor-Plans-1.webp\" alt=\"IKEA Kitchen planner vs RoomSketcher floor plan creator. The image displays a comparison between 2D floor plans made with IKEA Kitchen Planner and RoomSketcher. On the left side of the image is the 2D floor plan made with IKEA Kitchen Planner. The kitchen is L-shaped and the floor plan shows the floor and counter top materials. Below the floor plan is the IKEA logo. On the right side of the image is a 2D floor plan made with RoomSketcher. It's a peninsulakitchen with a dining table, and it shows the wooden material of the flooring. Below the floor plan is the RoomSketcher logo.\" class=\"wp-image-24071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/24102643\/IKEA-vs-RoomSketcher-2D-Floor-Plans-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/24102643\/IKEA-vs-RoomSketcher-2D-Floor-Plans-1-430x323.webp 430w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/24102643\/IKEA-vs-RoomSketcher-2D-Floor-Plans-1-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/24102643\/IKEA-vs-RoomSketcher-2D-Floor-Plans-1-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-t2-byline\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/03100949\/cropped-e1fddae2-8c51-45f0-a21c-137308c34007.jpg\" alt=\"Josefine Buraas\" \/>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"has-clean-links\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>By<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/author\/josefine\/\" class=\"byline--author-link\">Josefine Buraas<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"byline--post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"byline--post-date\">Published April 23, 2026<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"byline--post-updated\">Updated May 15, 2026<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-factbox wp-block-t2-factbox\" id=\"t2-factbox\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-factbox__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-factbox__blocks t2-factbox__inner-container is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>\u270d\ufe0f<strong>Article Summary:<\/strong> IKEA offers several software tools to help customers visualize and purchase IKEA products. These planners are useful if you're designing a kitchen, wardrobe, or furnished room using IKEA's catalog. RoomSketcher is complete floor plan software for creating 2D and 3D floor plans for entire homes or individual rooms. It offers significantly more flexibility, customization, and sharing options, making it the preferred choice for anyone who needs polished floor plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Choosing between IKEA and RoomSketcher for your 2D and 3D floor plans? Both tools help you visualize room layouts, but they're built for different purposes. IKEA is a well-known furniture brand that has multiple online planners for customers. IKEA's planners are designed to support IKEA product purchases, while RoomSketcher is professional floor plan software for creating complete home designs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because IKEA's planners are tied to IKEA products, users hit a limit with what they can create much sooner than with floor plan software. This guide walks you through the key differences so you can decide which solution best fits your project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div style=\"--t2-factbox-color-background: #fff;\" class=\"t2-factbox is-minimized wp-block-t2-factbox has-background has-white-background-color\" id=\"t2-factbox-1\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-factbox__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-factbox__blocks t2-factbox__inner-container is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc3<strong>Table of Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Side-by-Side\">Side-by-Side<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Who-Uses-IKEA-and-Who-Uses-RoomSketcher?\">Who Uses IKEA and Who Uses RoomSketcher?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#How-They-Work\">How They Work<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Order-Floor-Plans\">Order Floor Plans<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#2D-Floor-Plans\">2D Floor Plans<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#3D-Floor-Plans\">3D Floor Plans<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Measurements-and-Calculations\">Measurements and Calculations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Furniture-and-Materials\">Furniture and Materials<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#3D-Photos-and-Virtual-Tours\">3D Photos and Virtual Tours<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Project-Sharing\">Project Sharing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Customer-Support\">Customer Support<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Which-Floor-Plan-Software-Should-You-Use?\">Which Floor Plan Software Should You Use?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Why-People-Prefer-RoomSketcher\">Why People Prefer RoomSketcher<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-factbox__gradient\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"t2-factbox-1\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Expand fact box\"\n\t\t\tdata-label-collapsed=\"Expand fact box\"\n\t\t\tdata-label-expanded=\"Collapse fact box\"\n\t\t\tdata-t2-factbox=\"expand\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"t2-factbox__expand\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"Side-by-Side\">Side-by-Side<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table alignwide is-style-comparison-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>IKEA<\/th><th>RoomSketcher<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Capture Rooms<\/td><td>Yes - iOS LiDAR<\/td><td>Yes - iOS LiDAR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Draw Floor Plans<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Order Floor Plans<\/td><td>-<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trace Over an Existing Floor Plan<\/td><td>-<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Convert an Existing Floor Plan<\/td><td>-<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Edit Floor Plans<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2D Floor Plans<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3D Floor Plans<\/td><td>-<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3D Visualization<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3D Walkthrough<\/td><td>-<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Site Plans<\/td><td>-<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Measurements<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Area Calculations<\/td><td>-<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Customization of Floor Plans<\/td><td>-<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Branded Floor Plans<\/td><td>-<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Customizable Templates<\/td><td>-<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cloud Storage<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Furniture Library<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2D Symbols<\/td><td>-<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pricing<\/td><td>Free<\/td><td>Free, Pro, Team<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Customer Support<\/td><td>Online and offline support<\/td><td>Chat, Email, Help Center, 1:1 Training for Business Users<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Learning Material<\/td><td>Tutorials<\/td><td>Tutorials, Webinars<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sharing<\/td><td>PDF furniture list, 2D floor plan, 3D floor plan views<\/td><td>Project link, walkthroughs, share floor plans and images as PDF, JPG, PNG<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Who-Uses-IKEA-and-Who-Uses-RoomSketcher?\">Who Uses IKEA and Who Uses RoomSketcher?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background-10-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IKEA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Homeowners planning to purchase IKEA furniture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customers designing a kitchen or wardrobe using IKEA systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decorators testing IKEA furniture placement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RoomSketcher<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remodelers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home builders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interior designers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real estate professionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone looking for professional-quality results with less hassle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-They-Work\">How They Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/22124049\/IKEA-vs-RoomSketcher-UI.webp\" alt=\"IKEA vs RoomSketcher. The image shows the difference between an IKEA room planner user interface and the RoomSketcher user interface. On the left side of the image is the IKEA user interface. It shows a 2D floor plan of a kitchen. Under the user interface is the IKEA logo. On the right side of the image is the RoomSketcher user interface. It shows a split view of a 2D floor plan of an apartment as well as a Live 3D view of the same floor plan. Below the user interface is the RoomSketcher logo.\" class=\"wp-image-24039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/22124049\/IKEA-vs-RoomSketcher-UI.webp 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/22124049\/IKEA-vs-RoomSketcher-UI-430x323.webp 430w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/22124049\/IKEA-vs-RoomSketcher-UI-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/22124049\/IKEA-vs-RoomSketcher-UI-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IKEA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IKEA offers multiple planning tools, such as a Kitchen Planner, multiple Wardrobe\/Storage Planners, and a general Room Planner for spaces like bedrooms and living rooms. There is also IKEA Kreativ, which uses iOS LiDAR, letting you capture a real space to place IKEA furniture and see how it will look. Each tool operates independently, so if you want to design multiple rooms in a home, you need to switch between planners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within each planner, you draw your room dimensions in 2D, add IKEA products, and toggle to a 3D view to visualize the space. This works well if you're designing specifically around IKEA furniture, but it doesn't offer flexibility for adding non-IKEA products. Additionally, when starting a project, you can't upload an existing blueprint to trace or automatically convert a floor plan. You also can't create a full home or apartment layout within one unified interface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RoomSketcher<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>RoomSketcher takes a different approach. There are more automated ways to get started, including using AI-powered tools to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/features\/ai-convert\/\">convert<\/a> an existing floor plan into an editable project, as well as the ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/features\/pro-features\/draw-from-a-blueprint\/\">trace<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/features\/draw-floor-plans\/\">draw<\/a> from scratch. You can also get started by capturing a space with iOS LiDAR through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/floorcapture\/\">FloorCapture<\/a>. Plus, everything happens inside one platform; you can draw a complete home or apartment floor plan with this one tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The interface is designed to be easy to use. For example, adding, rotating, resizing, and moving furniture is much simpler and more intuitive. RoomSketcher's furniture and materials libraries aren't tied to any retail catalog, giving you the freedom to design whatever you actually plan to use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you've finished your layout, you can generate both 2D and 3D floor plans from the same project. Choose black-and-white or colored floor plans, display materials, and show with or without furniture. You can also generate 3D Photos, 360 Views, and other visualizations with just a few clicks, making it easy to produce high-quality outputs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-factbox wp-block-t2-factbox\" id=\"t2-factbox-2\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-factbox__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-factbox__blocks t2-factbox__inner-container is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcbb<strong>Platform Availability: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IKEA:<\/strong> Web-based. IKEA Kreativ uses iOS LiDAR capturing on compatible iPads and iPhones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RoomSketcher:<\/strong> Downloadable desktop app for Windows and Mac + iOS and Android tablets. FloorCapture uses iOS LiDAR to capture spaces. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Order-Floor-Plans\">Order Floor Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15134121\/order-floor-plans-small.jpg\" alt=\"Order floor plans from blueprint to 2D and 3D Floor Plans\" class=\"wp-image-17476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15134121\/order-floor-plans-small.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15134121\/order-floor-plans-small-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15134121\/order-floor-plans-small-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15134121\/order-floor-plans-small-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>RoomSketcher offers a professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/order-floor-plans\/\">redraw service<\/a>. You can submit a sketch or blueprint online and receive professional-quality 2D and 3D floor plans by the next business day. Importantly, you also receive a fully editable project file. If you need to make adjustments, you can update the project and regenerate new floor plans at no additional cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many users also choose to use the redraw service as a starting point, having the original layout professionally drawn, then customizing and refining the design themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IKEA does not offer a redraw service. While you can visit an IKEA store for in-person room planning assistance, there isn't an option to submit an existing sketch or blueprint online and have it professionally recreated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2D-Floor-Plans\">2D Floor Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/24102643\/IKEA-vs-RoomSketcher-2D-Floor-Plans-1.webp\" alt=\"IKEA Kitchen planner vs RoomSketcher floor plan creator. The image displays a comparison between 2D floor plans made with IKEA Kitchen Planner and RoomSketcher. On the left side of the image is the 2D floor plan made with IKEA Kitchen Planner. The kitchen is L-shaped and the floor plan shows the floor and counter top materials. Below the floor plan is the IKEA logo. On the right side of the image is a 2D floor plan made with RoomSketcher. It's a peninsulakitchen with a dining table, and it shows the wooden material of the flooring. Below the floor plan is the RoomSketcher logo.\" class=\"wp-image-24071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/24102643\/IKEA-vs-RoomSketcher-2D-Floor-Plans-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/24102643\/IKEA-vs-RoomSketcher-2D-Floor-Plans-1-430x323.webp 430w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/24102643\/IKEA-vs-RoomSketcher-2D-Floor-Plans-1-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/24102643\/IKEA-vs-RoomSketcher-2D-Floor-Plans-1-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>IKEA provides a basic 2D layout view of a room, primarily designed to show IKEA product placement within the space. Customization options are limited to the flooring and furniture colors IKEA offers for the specific pieces in the design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RoomSketcher offers significantly more flexibility for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/features\/2d-floor-plans\/\">2D Floor Plans<\/a>, and you can create multiple versions of a plan from a single design. You can color-code rooms, display different flooring materials throughout the plan, show or hide furniture, and adjust wall and furniture colors individually. Measurements can be displayed or hidden. You can also create branded templates that include your company logo and style settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High-resolution JPG and PDF exports are available, ready for print or digital presentations. Rendering is fast, making it easy to quickly generate multiple variations of a floor plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3D-Floor-Plans\">3D Floor Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/24100438\/IKEA-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Floor-Plans-1.webp\" alt=\"IKEA Kreative vs RoomSketcher floor plan creator. The image is a comparison between IKEA and RoomSketcher 3D floor plans. On the left side of the image is a 3D floor plan made with IKEA Kreativ. It shows a bedroom with one double bed, nightstands, a wardrobe, a mirror, a plant, and a dresser. Below the floor plan is the IKEA logo. On the right side of the image is a 3D floor plan made with RoomSketcher. It shows a bedroom with one double bed, nightstands, a chair, and a dresser. Below the floor plan is the RoomSketcher logo.\" class=\"wp-image-24070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/24100438\/IKEA-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Floor-Plans-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/24100438\/IKEA-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Floor-Plans-1-430x323.webp 430w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/24100438\/IKEA-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Floor-Plans-1-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/24100438\/IKEA-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Floor-Plans-1-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>IKEA lets you switch to a 3D view to preview products in your design. While this helps visualize how furniture fits within a space, the 3D floor plan options are somewhat limited. In IKEA Kreativ, you can view a floor plan from above in 3D and screenshot it. For rooms, you can generate a furniture list that includes four 3D room views, one from each corner. For kitchens, you can rotate the 3D view and take a low-resolution screenshot. You do not have the option to view kitchen plans from above in 3D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RoomSketcher, on the other hand, delivers far more flexibility for creating high-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/features\/3d-floor-plans\/\">3D Floor Plans<\/a> that you can explore in greater detail. You can choose from a much wider range of floor materials, including hardwood, carpet, tile, and stone, as well as wall finishes, paint colors, and furniture fabric. Detailed room labels, annotations, and orientation compasses can also be added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When viewing your 3D floor plan, you can adjust the perspective and viewing angle to highlight specific areas of the layout, creating more dynamic visuals. You can also save custom 3D style settings to ensure every floor plan consistently reflects your brand and design standards. High-resolution JPG and PDF exports are available for print or digital presentations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Measurements-and-Calculations\">Measurements and Calculations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IKEA planners provide basic room dimensions to ensure product fit, but they do not offer advanced measurement customization or total area calculations for professional reporting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RoomSketcher automatically calculates room areas and allows you to show or hide those values. Measurement Wizard simplifies adding wall lengths or room dimensions, and you can adjust font size, arrow placement, and formatting. You can use Best Fit to automatically size cabinets, wardrobes, stairs, and furniture to fit in an existing space. This works in \"Best Fit Width\" and \"Best Fit Depth\", making it useful for getting exact dimensions, for example, of a piece of your kitchen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RoomSketcher also provides a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/floor-plan-area-calculator\/\">Total Area Calculator<\/a>, which supports six industry-standard measuring methods, including Grand Total Area (GTA), Total Living Area (TLS), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/gross-internal-area-gia\/\">Gross Internal Area<\/a> (GIA), among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Furniture-and-Materials\">Furniture and Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IKEA's furniture library is limited to IKEA products. This makes it easy to configure specific cabinets, wardrobes, or furniture pieces, but it limits design flexibility if you want to include non-IKEA items or create conceptual layouts. Furniture colors are limited to IKEA offerings, and there is a small materials library of flooring, paint, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RoomSketcher includes a furniture and object library covering furniture, appliances, fixtures, landscaping, and HVAC. Because it's brand-neutral, you are not restricted to a single company's products. The vast library of wall and flooring materials includes virtually unlimited paint colors, as well as tile, wood, concrete, carpet, and more. Materials can be swapped instantly, and changes are visible in 3D immediately, making customization easy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3D-Photos-and-Virtual-Tours\">3D Photos and Virtual Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IKEA does not offer standalone 3D images, 360-degree views, or interactive walkthrough experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RoomSketcher provides a full suite of 3D visualization tools: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3D Photos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/23084848\/contemporary-bedroom-3d-render.jpg\" alt=\"3D rendering of a modern bedroom with green bedding, wood furniture, and natural light from large windows.\" class=\"wp-image-17513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/23084848\/contemporary-bedroom-3d-render.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/23084848\/contemporary-bedroom-3d-render-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/23084848\/contemporary-bedroom-3d-render-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/23084848\/contemporary-bedroom-3d-render-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>High-resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/features\/3d-photos\/\">3D Photos<\/a> allow you to create realistic room images. RoomSketcher 3D Photos help you present a space in a polished, realistic way. You can generate high-quality images that show layout, furniture, materials, and finishes with impressive detail, which makes it easier to communicate your design ideas clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">360 Views<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.roomsketcher.com\/360\/?gid=26806619&play=0&logo=1&title=1&toolbar=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/features\/360-view\/\">360 Views<\/a>, viewers can look around as if standing in the space. This gives users a more immersive experience than a static image alone. Instead of looking at just one angle, they can explore the room from a single point and look around, which helps them better understand the space's size, flow, and feel. It is a great way to make presentations more engaging and help people connect with the design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Live 3D<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/03101545\/Live-3D-Floor-Plan-Green-Style-With-Balcony.jpg\" alt=\"Live 3D Floor Plan Green Style With Balcony\" class=\"wp-image-6768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/03101545\/Live-3D-Floor-Plan-Green-Style-With-Balcony.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/03101545\/Live-3D-Floor-Plan-Green-Style-With-Balcony-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/03101545\/Live-3D-Floor-Plan-Green-Style-With-Balcony-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/03101545\/Live-3D-Floor-Plan-Green-Style-With-Balcony-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/features\/live-3d-floor-plans\/\">Live 3D<\/a> offers an interactive walkthrough that lets you move from room to room or fly over the floor plan. It takes visualization a step further by letting you actively explore the design. You can move through rooms as if you are walking inside the project, or switch to a flyover view to see the full floor plan from above. This interactive experience makes it easier to review layouts, check how spaces connect, and present designs in a way that feels intuitive and dynamic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These tools work for both existing and unbuilt projects, making them ideal for new construction, staging, or renovation planning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Project-Sharing\">Project Sharing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The IKEA tools generate PDF lists of furniture used in the project, along with a low-resolution 2D floor plan and several 3D floor plan views. Sharing seems to be limited to opening your project on the web or downloading a PDF. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With each project in RoomSketcher, it automatically generates a Project Presentation link that you can email or post to your social media accounts. Your recipients can view generated 2D and 3D floor plans, explore Live 3D walkthroughs, browse 3D Photos and 360 Views, and see the furniture used in the design, all without downloading large files. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If viewers have RoomSketcher installed, they can open and edit a copy of the project. Additionally, it's easy to download individual floor plans or images for custom presentations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Customer-Support\">Customer Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IKEA primarily offers general customer service and in-store or online planning appointments. While helpful for product purchasing, there is almost no IKEA-developed training specifically for learning the planner software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RoomSketcher provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> A comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/help.roomsketcher.com\/hc\/en-us\">Help Center<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/video-tutorials\/\">Video tutorials<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/webinars\/\">Weekly webinars<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Responsive email and chat support <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free 1:1 training for business subscribers <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For users who want guidance beyond basic FAQs, RoomSketcher offers a much more robust support system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Which-Floor-Plan-Software-Should-You-Use?\">Which Floor Plan Software Should You Use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need simple, fast floor plans or are designing a single kitchen or wardrobe using IKEA products and are preparing to purchase, IKEA's planners can be a useful tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you need full home layouts, professional 2D and 3D floor plans, advanced measurements, branding, high-resolution exports, virtual walkthroughs, or redrawing services, RoomSketcher is the stronger, more flexible solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 600px, (min-width: 600px) 50vw, 100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/26101430\/2-bed-2-bath-purple-3D-floor-plan.jpg\" alt=\"This two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo floor plan stands out with its feminine touches and contemporary charm. The entrance is flanked by two bathrooms, each featuring stunning tile floors that add instant style. Beyond the entryway, the open living room flows seamlessly into the dining area and kitchen. Light hardwood floors and a pair of windows create a bright, modern ambiance. The compact kitchen includes a one-wall countertop with a sink, stove, and refrigerator. Each bedroom is located on either side of the living room, with its own window and matching light hardwood flooring.\" class=\"wp-image-23416 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/26101430\/2-bed-2-bath-purple-3D-floor-plan.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/26101430\/2-bed-2-bath-purple-3D-floor-plan-430x323.jpg 430w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/26101430\/2-bed-2-bath-purple-3D-floor-plan-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/26101430\/2-bed-2-bath-purple-3D-floor-plan-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Why-People-Prefer-RoomSketcher\">Why People Prefer RoomSketcher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intuitive and easy-to-use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capture, Convert, Draw, Trace, or Order Floor Plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unmatched 2D and 3D Floor Plan customization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friendly customer support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible pay-as-you-go pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to try it yourself? Create a free RoomSketcher account today and explore the features. Upgrade anytime to unlock 2D and 3D Floor Plans, 3D Photos, 360 Views, and Live 3D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a 30-day money-back guarantee, you can get started risk-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/account.roomsketcher.com\/user\/add\/?ctxt=rs_com&amp;l=en\">Create Free Account<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Recommended Reads<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-post category-blog category-comparisons wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\" role=\"listitem\"><a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/home-planner-vs-roomsketcher\/\">\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-4-3 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05141037\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Images.webp\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Home Planner vs RoomSketcher. On the left side of the image there is a 3D image made with Home Planner. It shows a living room with a chair, sofa, a rug, coffee table, two ottomans, a plant, a TV table, and a TV. Below the image is the Home Planner logo. On the right side of the image is a 3D Photo made with RoomSketcher. It shows a living room with a chair, sofa, a rug, coffee table, two ottomans, a plant, a TV table, and pictures. Below the photo is the RoomSketcher logo.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05141037\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Images.webp 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05141037\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Images-430x323.webp 430w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05141037\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Images-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05141037\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Images-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 450px, (min-width: 700px) 33.33vw, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/home-planner-vs-roomsketcher\/\">\n\t<h2 class=\"t2-post-title wp-block-t2-post-title\">Choosing Between Home Planner and RoomSketcher? Read This First<\/h2>\n\t<\/a>\n\t<div class=\"t2-post-excerpt wp-block-t2-post-excerpt\"><p>Choosing between Home Planner and RoomSketcher for your floor plan needs? This article will help you decide which one you should use for your floor plan projects.<\/p><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/\" rel=\"tag\">Blog<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/comparisons\/\" rel=\"tag\">Comparisons<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-post category-blog category-comparisons wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\" role=\"listitem\"><a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/3dream-vs-roomsketcher\/\">\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-4-3 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/24135656\/3Dream-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Floor-Plan-e1772111694487.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"3Dream vs RoomSketcher. On the left side of the image there is a 3D floor plan made with 3Dream. The floor plan shows an open kitchen\/dining\/living area, one bathroom, and one bedroom. Below the floor plan is the 3Dream logo. On the right side of the image is a 3D floor plan made with RoomSketcher. The floor plan shows an open kitchen\/dining\/living area, one bathroom, and one bedroom. Below the floor plan is the RoomSketcher logo.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/24135656\/3Dream-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Floor-Plan-e1772111694487.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/24135656\/3Dream-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Floor-Plan-e1772111694487-430x295.jpg 430w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/24135656\/3Dream-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Floor-Plan-e1772111694487-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/24135656\/3Dream-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Floor-Plan-e1772111694487-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 450px, (min-width: 700px) 33.33vw, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/3dream-vs-roomsketcher\/\">\n\t<h2 class=\"t2-post-title wp-block-t2-post-title\">3Dream vs RoomSketcher: Complete Comparison<\/h2>\n\t<\/a>\n\t<div class=\"t2-post-excerpt wp-block-t2-post-excerpt\"><p>Choosing between 3Dream and RoomSketcher for your 2D and 3D floor plans? Both tools help you create layouts, but they're built with different priorities. This guide breaks down the key features, strengths, and limitations.<\/p><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/\" rel=\"tag\">Blog<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/comparisons\/\" rel=\"tag\">Comparisons<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-post category-blog category-comparisons wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\" role=\"listitem\"><a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/best-floor-plan-software-tools-for-interior-designers\/\">\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-4-3 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/29150708\/RoomSketcher-3D-Photo-Floor-Plan.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"3D floor plan of a two bedroom house made with RoomSketcher in beige and warm earth tones.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/29150708\/RoomSketcher-3D-Photo-Floor-Plan.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/29150708\/RoomSketcher-3D-Photo-Floor-Plan-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/29150708\/RoomSketcher-3D-Photo-Floor-Plan-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/29150708\/RoomSketcher-3D-Photo-Floor-Plan-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 450px, (min-width: 700px) 33.33vw, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/best-floor-plan-software-tools-for-interior-designers\/\">\n\t<h2 class=\"t2-post-title wp-block-t2-post-title\">The 9 Best Floor Plan Software Tools for Interior Designers<\/h2>\n\t<\/a>\n\t<div class=\"t2-post-excerpt wp-block-t2-post-excerpt\"><p>Looking for that perfect software for your interior design projects? 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