Home Designer Suite

Tried buying this again, assuming/hoping it would now be the up-to-date version. But, alas, no. It was the 2021 version again. And, it doesnt matter if you buy this as a download or on a USB stick; itll be the 2021 version either way.

I received the product about two weeks ago to begin designing a house. First, I have no design software experience as I only surf the internet and use Microsoft Windows /Excel/PowerPoint from time to time.

very hard to use. waste of money. I want my money back!!!!!!!!

The automation is excellent

I purchased this product for a remodeling project that would redo a screened porch on our home. On the MacBook, some of the basic user interface operations such as panning and 3D model reorientation are cumbersome or impossible to perform. The program contains architectural jargon that is not easy to interpret by a non-professional. Schedules and layouts that are in Chief Architect appear to be missing In this version (or I have not found them yet). Some automatic operations which appear to be helpful at first become a problem when specific areas of the design are customized then return to the default values.

3d walk through is great for visualization of the concept. Paint colors, kitchen cabinets, bathrooms, even where a t.v. might look best on a wall. I also like how it doesnt end with the inside. I can layout flower beds, trees, patios, even landscape lights. You can truly get a look at the entire property inside and out.

Bought this software because it is on Amazon, My goto location to buy everything. I have used cad programs in the past and always manage to fumble my way through to what I need. But this program was extremely annoying after hours of working I had only created 10 posts to hold my roof up! and no roof! So i went to punch software and bought home design 21. After about 8 hours on the punch program i already had the whole house laid out and a lot of windows in. No return policy means I just got screwed out of $107.79. My advice, if you are not familiar with Chief architect, then get Punch home design

hoping i would be able to input the correct number in the size box...

The software is easy to use but basic. Ok for making models in the most basic form. To turn it into a useful form you have to purchase upgrades. If you have that money to spend, buy a proper piece of software.

It is a good program but takes time to learn.