My wife and I have a spot all picked out for a new home I plan to build in a few years. We think it makes sense to purchase some home design software so we can begin to put together a floor plan for upstairs and downstairs. What simple easy to operate software is available to help us design and see what our home will look like?
This is a very difficult question to answer. Much depends on your computer operating capabilities. There are quite a few different programs, from cheap ones that may not do everything you want to very expensive professional ones that almost require special training to operate efficiently. Have you thought about a portable drafting board, T-square, Triangles, triangular scale ruler, and furniture template? That is what I use for some types of design work.
First off, the term simple and easy to operate is different for each person. All of the CAD programs will require a lot of practice in order to become proficient. I suggest that you go to a store that sells software and talk to them about CAD, (computer aided design) software. Then maybe start looking on the internet. If you just want to see what is available google CAD and you will have lots of choices. Be careful, while they all claim to be user friendly, that is not usually the case. If you buy off the internet be sure to get one with full money back guarantee. A lot come with free 30 day trial, be ready to use the heck out of it for the first three weeks so you can decide if it is really the one for you.
Home okorder / They are easy to use but very customizable. Hope this helps
