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A Builder’s Guide to Kitchen Design

with Jon Beer

Join builder Jon Beer as he guides you through the fundamentals of Kitchen Design using 3D modeling.

COURSE CONTENT AVAILABLE JUNE 24, 2025.

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Course Introduction

Kitchens are often the heart of a home, and one of the most desired and valuable remodeling projects. But getting the design right can be challenging. It can be easy to become so lost in the myriad aesthetic decisions, appliance options, and construction details, that we forget the fundamentals, like making the floor plan work. An integral part of the instructor's approach and a big part of what you'll learn in this course is to use 3D modeling software to break down what makes a well-designed kitchen. The course will focus on three common kitchen styles: the galley kitchen, the L-shaped layout, and the U-shaped design. Through case studies you'll learn to understand and balance the fundamentals of function, aesthetics, and cost. Through hours of video tutorials and supplemental articles, the course is designed to teach you the best practices of kitchen design that you can use on projects of your own.
 Plus, supplemental articles to help your build go smoothly!

What You'll Learn In This Course:

  • The all important concept of the kitchen work triangle and how to use it in a variety of designs
  • How to design cabinets and islands for a kitchen with 3D modeling software
  • The basics of galley kitchens as well as ideas for smart L-shaped and U-shaped kitchen designs
  • How to design a kitchen that is functional for cooks and social for family and friends
  • How to make decisions on style and cost to balance the goals of the project
 Anyone with a basic understanding of home design and 3D modeling will be able to follow along with this course and come away able to tackle a basic kitchen design. Those with some experience will grow their tool kit of design ideas taking their work to the next level. SketchUp or any other comparable 3D Design software is recommended but not required.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Jon Beer

Jon Beer established Jon Beer Contracting in 2017. He moved to the Hudson Valley from New York in 2013 to pursue a life as an artist and took on the challenge of restoring two Victorian mansions. After successfully completing two 7,000 sq foot historic renovations and setting up a rental business he decided to pursue construction full time.

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