How to Generate a Kitchen Material List in ArchiMaster 3D

To generate an accurate kitchen remodel material list in ArchiMaster 3D, open the finished plan, choose Tools > Material List, set the scope to Model Components, filter out decorative objects, and export the result as a CSV file. The workflow takes about ten minutes after the model is clean, and it turns the same 3D scene you used for the design into a contractor-ready takeoff without a separate estimating program. The output includes cabinets, counters, tile, trim, and appliances, with dimensions, counts, and areas you can hand to a supplier or use to price the job.

• Run the material list from the same model you will render from. ArchiMaster 3D reports only the objects in the current plan, so a missing wall or forgotten peninsula becomes a missing line item.
• Set plan units before you open the Material List dialog. Changing units later recalculates lengths and areas, which can create rounding differences against supplier pricing.
• Use the report filter, not the delete key, to remove decorative items. That keeps floor lamps, art, and styling objects in your 3D render while keeping them out of the quote.
• Export with the object ID column enabled. Sorting by ID in the CSV is the fastest way to remove duplicate trim and cabinet lines that appear in more than one report view.
• Check cabinet runs by linear feet, not item count. A run of 36-inch base cabinets is a single length in the field, even if the model contains three separate cabinet objects.

Set Up the Model Before You Generate the List

Start with the model you would show a client. Use the 3D home design software workflow to draw walls, add base and upper cabinets, countertops, sinks, and appliances. If you are working from an as-built, model the existing dimensions first. The material list inherits every wall length and ceiling height, so a quarter-inch mistake at the wall multiplies across tile and trim. Put existing elements you are not replacing on a separate layer. ArchiMaster 3D lets you include or exclude layers in a report, which is cleaner than deleting a wall and losing your reference geometry.

Choose units in Plan Settings before you open the report. For a kitchen, set length to inches and area to square feet if your supplier prices by the square foot, or keep everything metric if your cabinetmaker works in millimeters. ArchiMaster 3D converts geometry at report time; setting units first avoids a cabinet run that reports as 914.4 mm instead of a clean 36 inches. This step is easy to skip, but it is the difference between a list you can send directly to a vendor and one you have to recheck line by line.

Generate the Kitchen Material List Step by Step

With the model ready, select Tools > Material List from the ribbon or the File menu. In the report dialog, choose Model Components rather than All Views. Model Components reports each object once, regardless of how many 2D or 3D views contain it. All Views can repeat the same cabinet in the floor plan, elevation, and render pass, which is the most common cause of duplicate line items. If you only need a room-level takeoff, use the selection tool to fence the kitchen first and set the scope to Selection.

• Open the kitchen plan and zoom to the remodel area. Use the selection tool to draw a fence around only the kitchen if you want a room-level takeoff.
• Choose Tools > Material List. Set the scope to Selection or Entire Plan depending on what you need to quote.
• In Categories, check Cabinets, Countertops, Flooring, Wall Materials, Trim, and Appliances. Leave unchecked any category that is outside the quote.
• Select Model Components, not All Views, to prevent the same cabinet from appearing in multiple report sections.
• Click Generate, review the on-screen list, then choose Export CSV with the Object ID column enabled.

Filter Decorative Items Without Losing the Render

A kitchen model often includes bar stools, pendant lights, rugs, and wall art that belong in the client presentation but not in a bid. Instead of deleting them, open the report filter and uncheck Decorative Objects or the specific floor lamp and art layers. ArchiMaster 3D keeps the styling in the rendered scene while leaving it out of the material takeoff. This is the same layer logic used for existing walls and windows you are not replacing. It is a non-obvious time saver: you get one model for the render, one report for the quote, and no redo work.

Create a layer called Existing or Not in Scope before you start drawing. Assign any kitchen element you are keeping, such as a structural wall or a window, to that layer. When you run the report, exclude the layer from the categories. The list then contains only new work that needs purchasing. If the scope changes later, you include the layer again instead of rebuilding geometry. ArchiMaster 3D features include full layer control across all four editions, which keeps this workflow consistent whether you are doing a full gut or a cabinet refresh.

Check and Clean the Exported CSV

Open the CSV in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet app. Sort by the Object ID column, then scan for repeated IDs. Repeats usually mean the same trim piece, crown molding, or cabinet line was counted in both an elevation and the 3D view. Delete duplicate rows or, better, return to ArchiMaster 3D and switch the report to Model Components before re-exporting. The object ID is the fastest way to spot repeats because it does not rely on matching text names like Wall Cabinet 36 x 30, which can appear twice with different case or formatting.

For cabinets, check the total linear feet rather than the raw object count. A run of three 12-inch base cabinets is often quoted as one 36-inch run. ArchiMaster 3D reports each cabinet object, so if you hand a supplier a count of three 12s instead of one 36, pricing can shift. Add a waste factor for tile, flooring, and trim before you send the list out. Ten percent is a common starting point for straight-lay tile and trim; add more for diagonal layouts or natural stone with heavy veining. The material list gives you the net takeoff, not the buy quantity.

What the Material List Does and Does Not Include

The ArchiMaster 3D material list covers modeled geometry: cabinet boxes, fronts, countertops, backsplash, floor and wall finishes, trim, and appliances that are placed in the plan. It reports dimensions, counts, areas, and, for many library objects, the assigned material finish. What it does not include are consumables such as fasteners, adhesives, grout, caulk, shims, and edge banding, because those are not modeled as objects. Labor, delivery fees, sales tax, and the waste factor also live outside the report. Treat the exported CSV as the geometry takeoff, then add consumables and markup in your estimating sheet.

If you are pricing a full kitchen remodel, compare the line items against the model before you buy. One missed soffit or one duplicated crown molding can shift a cabinet bid by several hundred dollars. The ArchiMaster 3D pricing and editions page shows which editions include the material list and layer controls, but the same report engine runs across the suite. That means a takeoff from a Kitchen & Bath model behaves the same way in Ultimate Home Design when the project expands into an open-plan living space.

“Clean geometry first, export second. A material list is only as good as the model behind it.”, ArchiMaster 3D workflow