I also wanted something specific to my wants (indoor root cellar, walk-in multi-head shower, dry sauna, open kitchen/living area design, etc.). This is something that the new user needs to set-up when they get the software, so not a huge deal, but.Ĭomments: I wanted to create a strawbale, net-zero home in Colorado that would harness the energy of the sun to handle the majority of my heating needs in the harsh winters and still stay cool in the summer. pan, etc.) and the walls seem to get in the way when viewing rooms in 3D making navigation feel awkward.ģ) It'd be great if they offered a default for Interior Designers that would adjust the settings to only show interior dimensions in inches, no roof lines, etc.

It would be great to have the ability to very quickly and easily favorite items so that we can create our own shortlists of the items we use frequently.Ģ) Getting the hang of the various 3D view capabilities took quite a while (tilt vs. It takes a good deal of hunting to find things that reflect today's design aesthetic, but at least the outdated stuff can be modified in size and finish to more closely resemble things from this century. Their partnerships with vendors like Kohler, Wayfair, Pental Quartz and Benjamin Moore mean that some of the materials that I use frequently are already in the library (once you download it once).ġ) My number one issue is that the materials library, while vast, seems very outdated in terms of the style of furniture and finishes offered (like from the 1980's and 90's). I use the Home Designer Pro version which can be purchased on a monthly rental-to-own plan that mad it easy to afford. The ability to customize with materials that can easily uploaded enables me to give clients a very realistic view of what the space will look like, and it was fairly easy to learn the user interface. I'm an interior designer and I love the fact that I can create 3D renderings from a floor plan with the push of a button. Comments: Overall, I'm pleased with my purchase and feel that it's well priced for what I get.

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