Some may believe we do not show fabrics nor experience the feel of the furniture yet we do. However, providing a homeowner a virtual reality walk-through of the entire home or space as you have designed and decorated it is important.

I have read the comments and I understand many are opposed to the 3D imagery and may not find it useful. What kind of learning curve is required to design and create working plans On HDP to submit to planning Yes, the rug is already there, the draperies and pillows are in order, they have the chairs at the island, the fireplace is exactly as pictured, the shelf is also ordered as is the wall art.

The more Abilities the program delivers the longer the Learning Curve and the higher the Price. After checking on several programs, so far it seems there are three factors to consider: Ability, learning curve and price. I especially like the details on doors, windows etc and the ability to create a materials list as you go. For me, creating a box was easy, adding complexities takes time and lots of patience. Inserting custom multi-pane windows took days and nearly drove me crazy. But once walls are connected and say you have a bump out made with 45 degree walls where corners would be, and then need to change dimensions - I had problems. Because you extrude walls and subtract from them initially it's very easy. Also took days to put two opposing shed roofs separated by a clearstory on walls. Recently I got Sketch Up and for me, find it awkward adding or subtracting items. I'd still use it but it's outdated and I've lost some of the software. I designed a few remodeling projects and a nice home with it and everyone was happy with the outcome. i got pretty good at it and could whip out the simpler shop drawings quickly. Later, was a steel detailer using Auto-Cad 12. Years back I was a draftsman working with pen and ink on E sized paper.

Simple cad programs to draw garages