
Creating Stunning Curved Island Designs in CABINET VISION
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Curved island designs are a standout feature in creating show-stopping kitchens. Whether for aesthetics or functionality, curves add elegance and a sense of flow that can elevate your projects. In this step-by-step guide, based on Tayla’s CABINET VISION tutorial video, we’ll walk you through designing a curved island with curved cabinets and a matching countertop.
Watch the full tutorial to see these steps in action and learn how to maximize CABINET VISION’s tools.
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Creating a Curved Island in CABINET VISION
Hi, welcome to this CABINET VISION tutorial. My name is Tayla, and today we’re going to be looking at how to create a curved island in CABINET VISION. You can see in the 3D example I’ve got here that we have a beautiful curved island bench with curved cabinets and a curved bench top to match. Let’s jump over into CABINET VISION and look at how you can create this in your project.
I’ve got my kitchen here, and in the center, I’ve got my peninsular wall ready to go at 3 meters long. I’ve decided I want my island to be 3 meters by 1 meter overall. Knowing that, I can start by adding in just a typical base cabinet. I’m going to use one with a single door, but it really doesn’t matter which cabinet I use because I’m going to be editing it quite a lot to make it work.
To start with, my cupboard is sitting on the 700 mm deep side of the island, so it’s 665 mm because it’s allowing for a 35 mm overhang at the front. I want to match that on the side, so I’m going to push it in 35 mm from the side. Now I want to add extra depth so that I have a single cupboard making that curve along the front and back of the island. The backside of the island would have 300 mm of bench top, but I’m going to take off the 35 mm overhang to keep it consistent. I’m going to make that the depth, and then the outset is going to be -265 mm (our 300 minus the overhang). For a nice neat join, I want to have my cabinet width be half of the depth. So it’s 930 mm, so I’m going to go 930 divided by 2 from the left-hand side, which gives us 465 mm by 930 mm deep.
From here, I can right-click and go to “Edit Shape.” If I use the Join tool here, I’m going to set the radius to the width of the cupboard, which was that 465 mm. I hit enter to set it. To use the Join tool, just click on one line, the line that you first want to be attaching the join to, and then move your mouse over and click on the second line, and it will create a join in between those two. I do the same thing on the back—first line, second line, and it creates that nice join. You can see that this join goes right from the straight line at the back, that point all the way through. That’s why I’ve made it the width of half of the depth of the cupboard.
If I hit Return, it will ask me if I want to save it, which I do, but in doing that, it pretty much loses all the setup information that the cabinet had to start with, so I need to kind of add that back in. By going to the Section and clicking on one of the curves, instead of this being a back part of the cabinet, I want it to be a face so that it will have a kicker attached to it and also so that I can put a panel on it. I repeat the same process for the other one. Then I click on the area and change it from being open to a panel, and just match the same on the other side. When I go to my 3D view, you can see this cabinet has got a nice curved panel all the way around it, as well as a matching finish kicker on the front.
Now we want to have a matching one at the other end. I could redo all those steps, or I could simply copy and paste this cabinet that I’ve just made all the adjustments to. I bring it in with that 35 mm overhang from the end. Obviously, it’s facing the wrong way right now, so the easiest way to change that is just to double-click into the Section view. Under modifications, I use the “Reverse Assembly” option, which mirrors the assembly. After that, we go back and can see it’s been flipped, so now it’s facing the right way and looking perfect.
Now all that’s left to do is just to add some drawers in between. I drop my drawers in, and I want to have three drawer units in between, so I just copy and paste them. Then, holding down Control, I click on all three and right-click to equalize their width. On the back, I could create or add some paneling to create an open space for seating, but for this project, we’re just going to have a filled-in area there. All we need is a panel, but to have something for it to attach to, I’m going to use a cupboard, make the depth the same as the ones adjacent, and bring it in 500 mm from the end so it sits in between. You can see it’s adjusted itself to have three doors, but I really just want to have one flat panel there. So I go to Section and delete the splits by clicking and deleting, then put a panel on.
That completes all my cabinetry. Now I just need to add the bench top. I go to “Tops,” and I want it to be attached to the front face, so I just click on the front side to get that red dashed line on the right side. I’m going to manually add this bench top in, so I go to “New Top,” start with a Line Box, and from that point, I bring it out 3 meters, positioned on the 700 mm side of the island. Then, I just stretch the back line 300 mm down, so now I’ve got a 3-meter-long and 1-meter-wide top.
Again, I use the Join tool, but now that I’ve got a meter-wide top, I want the join to be half of that—500 mm by 500 mm radius. I type in 500 and hit Enter in the radius, and again click the two lines where I want the join to be. It automatically places itself, and I repeat this process all the way around. Finally, I hit check to ensure everything is good, which it is, and then Return and Save.
Now, my island with the bench top and cabinets is all done and ready to go. If we take a look at the factory version of this plan, we can see where the drawer fronts lie. The panel on the front of that curve lines up beautifully with the front of the drawer, and the same applies to the back. We have a nice even overhang all the way around our island.
That’s really how you draw an island bench with curves using the Join tool. If you have any questions about this or any comments, please leave them below. We’ll catch you in the next tutorial. Thank you for watching! If you’d like to see more tutorials like this one, please be sure to like and subscribe. You can also check out our other videos to help guide you on your path to becoming a CABINET VISION Power User.
Step 1: Set Up Your Space
Start by planning the dimensions of your island. For this example, the island is 3m by 1m, centered within a kitchen layout. Add a base cabinet, keeping in mind that the cabinet will undergo significant adjustments to fit the curve.
Adjust the cabinet’s position to account for overhangs on all sides, ensuring consistent spacing.
Step 2: Create the Curved Cabinet
To form the curve:
- Adjust the cabinet’s depth and width to fit your desired measurements.
- Use the Join tool to curve the front and back edges. Set the radius equal to half the cabinet’s depth for a smooth transition.
- Save the changes and reassign the edges as “face” sections so they can support panels and toe kicks.
You can duplicate this curved cabinet and mirror it for the opposite end of the island. Use the Reverse Assembly tool to ensure the orientation is correct.
Step 3: Add Drawers and Panels
Fill the space between the curved cabinets with drawer units. Equalize the width of the drawers to maintain a clean and consistent look. On the opposite side of the island, add panels or create an open space for seating, depending on your design goals.
For a seamless finish:
- Delete unnecessary splits in the panels.
- Adjust panel depths to align with adjacent cabinets.
Step 4: Design the Curved Countertop
With the cabinetry complete, it’s time to add a matching curved countertop:
- Use the Line Box tool to outline the top dimensions.
- Apply the Join tool to round the edges. Set the radius to half the countertop width for a balanced curve.
- Save your work and review the layout in 3D to ensure everything aligns.
Step 5: Check Your Work
Switch to the factory plan view to double-check alignments. Ensure that drawer fronts, panels, and overhangs are even and cohesive. This final review step helps you catch and correct any inconsistencies before production.
Why Curves Matter in Kitchen Design
Curved islands bring a modern and sophisticated touch to any kitchen while optimizing the flow of movement. CABINET VISION’s tools, like the Join tool and customizable parameters, make it easy to turn complex ideas into precise, buildable designs.
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