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Home Designer Suite 2014 [Download]

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3.7 out of 5 stars 177 customer reviews
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  • Software for home design, remodeling, interior design, kitchens and baths, decks and landscaping, and cost estimation
  • Take a virtual tour and use 3D views to know exactly what your project will look like before you build
  • Design in 2D and 3D or both simultaneously; built-in style templates; 6,000+ library items
  • Drag-and-drop from thousands of design objects; powerful deck and patio tools; Plant Chooser offers 1,500+ plant options
  • Get started with "How-To" tutorials, 30+ step-by-step training videos, live online training webinars, and more

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Platform: PC Download
  • Downloading: Currently, this item is available only to customers located in the United States.
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  • ASIN: B009KTSKVI
  • Release Date: October 8, 2012
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (177 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,023 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
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5.0 out of 5 starsAlmost had a "refund", so why five stars???
By Amazon Customer on December 19, 2012
Platform for Display: PC Disc Verified Purchase
Having been (and still am) a DIY enthusiast for decades, I began using Broderbund's Interior Design software way back in 1995, loved it, and a couple of years later I came across Punch design software. It did an admirable job, and I continued with their software up until my very recent download of Chief Architect Suite 2014. (As an aside, I also want to state here that I have used AutoCad/Mechanical Desktop for mechanical engineering design work for years too, but obviously that software could only be used at work!)

Back to this product: It took a bit of getting used to in creating 3-D views (which reminded me of the Broderbund product in that regard). However, my biggest problem was that I was unable to get 90% of the textures to SHOW in my 3-D rendered views. I browsed their forum, and noticed that many others were having the same "white furniture/objects" problem, and the blame went to "graphics card problem". I wrote to the company and they suggested a refund. I "sat on it" for a day or so, and went back on in to the program. I did NOT want to give it up as I "liked it too much".

The reason for my review's title of five stars and the refund comment is this: I SOLVED the "white furniture/object" problem quite accidentally. I was using the render option to view my finished room layout, and noticed in the drop down menu the last option to 'toggle textures'. Hmm, I wonder... and YES, *that* was my problem all along. I kick myself for not having seen it sooner, as I wasted hours of frustrated tinkering - wavering from "get a refund" to "I wish it would work". Sigh.Read more ›
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3.0 out of 5 starsBuy, but there are serious limitations
By Amazon Customer on July 9, 2013
Platform for Display: PC Download Verified Purchase
I have a background in construction, I do some graphics at work, and I am a software engineer by trade. I bought this to use on my gut-remodel of a home, and my expectations were pretty low. I knew there would be bugs and limitations, like not being able to freely rotate furniture. Hey its only $100.

Others have praised it, so I'll just lay out the Really Bad Limitations you need to be aware of.

1) Printing is crippled by limiting your output to 12x18. Yes I am not kidding psuedo-architectural software cannot print to normal architectural sizes. And worse its obviously an intentional crippling to force users up to the more expensive edition.

workaround:
1) download-install a Windows to PDF print driver - HA recommends CutePDF and thats what I am using.
2) print from HA to PDF file at 12x18 size, set to the scale you want and DO NOT scale-to-fit
3) open pdf in Acrobat, Illustrator, or what I use, free-open-source Inkscape. ( There are many other apps that will probably do this too, but I am going to do drawing on top of the pdf)
4) Use your tool to draw and re-scale to appropriate sizes they will accept at the building department. Draw on top of the pdf to augment your HA drawing.
5) Save as PDF and get it printed at Staples, Kinkos, etc.

conclusion of #1 - a big dope slap for the marketing people at HA

2) The roof builder is totally worthless. There is no way I can find to change the default layouts, and I have a very simple gable roof.

workaround:
Use your real drawing software to draw your own, its not that hard.

conclusion of #2: - about what I expected

Buy recommendation - its still looks like the best buy for the price, and I am using it for floor plans.
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5.0 out of 5 starsPhenomenal!
By agathokles on December 23, 2012
Platform for Display: PC Disc Verified Purchase
After reading reviews of alternative home-design software packages, I quickly settled on Home Designer Suite 2014. I was not disappointed. In a word, the application is phenomenal. I used it to develop a design for a significant remodel to a home I was considering for purchase. If the cost of a suitable remodel was too high, I wouldn't be interested in buying the property. So, I wanted a fairly detailed plan to present to my contractor for his estimate.

Some reviewers have noted a steep learning curve for this application. Here's my experience: I received the software on a Wednesday; spent 3 days (about 4 hr/d) exploring it; and then 3 days using it for design. Thus, in less than a week, I had input the design of the complete, existing structure, and completed design for the remodel! And my structure involved complicated split levels and several interior stairwells.

I am impressed with the number of options (materials, colors, textures, styles, etc.) for customizing a design. Sure, there are a few limitations (e.g. occasionally there are some gaps in the siding of 3D views above decorative windows placed below gables), but considering its modest cost, I rate this software as having the highest value-to-cost ratio of any software I've ever purchased.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat program for the $/ Impressive presentation pictures.
By Vida Jodele on February 23, 2013
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I am a professional kitchen designer for 15 years and have worked on pro design programs that cost thousands of dollars.( Three different ones). If you don't have a background in these types of programs it will take a LONG time to learn how it works...and to get it to do what you want it to. I am free lancing right now and needed a way to present my ideas. This program produces impressive pictures. GREAT bang for the buck.
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