Found a great program for planning out a house/garage

[HotRodKush]

I have absolutely no affiliation with this program or company. I was actually looking for a 3D drafting program to design a kitchen cabinet and came across this:

http://www.punchsoftware.com/p-5-home-design-studio-pro.aspx

They've got a whole selection of similar products. I'm using the demo now and it's great - you can place cabinets, shelving, build walls, windows, doors, and then walk through the structure in 3D. I'll be using to plan out my garage before I start renovating, thought other people might find it fun and/or useful.

Still haven't found a program for designing cabinets on a mac though

 

[EdT]

The IKEA website has a kitchen planning software package that allows you to build up a kitchen using their products. It's, apparently, MAC frienly and allow you to move stuff around and do 3-D walkthroughs etc. It could be useful for getting an idea of how it all works before you do anything with actual cabinets. BTW, the IKEA cabinet system is pretty good and cost effective. Their drawer system is great. Not sure it's up to dumping a small block onto it, but for storage, I think it's a good value. I used the PC version for two kitchens and it worked out well. Never tried the MAC version, but I may need to do so soon.

 

[TLCDino]

Very cool!

 

[PatDoody]

Nice I have been looking for something like this.

 

[christopizza]

I like google setchup. It's free!

 

[green.bubbly]

I have been using Punch! Home and Landscape for about four months now trying to design my home. It is not a bad program for the price. It is great for floor plans and design but it leaves you wanting a little more. Of course I have nothing else to compare it too so...


Attached is my current plan. Still have some work to do in the kitchen and master bath. Having trouble with corner cabinets.

 

[usmc_noma]

Damn that's some nice stuff. I may have to try this.

 

[LocoCoco]

I've used the web-based www.floorplanner.com. I found it pretty neat.

I've never tried any of the others mentioned so can't compare, but just thought I'd throw it out there anyway.



LC.

 

[hpw]

I've used the web-based www.floorplanner.com. I found it pretty neat.

I've never tried any of the others mentioned so can't compare, but just thought I'd throw it out there anyway.


LC.

I'm trying it now.....how do you draw roofs with it?