Home Designer Suite

Still learning my way through it

We are building in the spring and I am loving this design program. It is very easy to learn to use, has lots of practical features. I started working on it today and already have a basic floor plan that we can continue to tweak over the winter.

I purchased this download from Chief Architect’s site on 6/27/19 and have played around with it every day since. It’s easy to use and the online guides are pretty helpful. If I can’t figure something out on my own I Google it and there’s always an answer from CA in the form of a guide. I’m still trying to figure out the functions and I wish I could designate hot keys, but I can cope without. I’ve been using the Sims 4 to satisfy my architecture and interior design hunger and this is a step up.

At first you might think the program is low budget but its not. It takes some time to get used to and figure out all the tools. Its took us about two months to figure it all out but once your passed that stage its a great program. Lots of fun building your home or even a small project. Use the online tutorial and take your time,dont rush, do a little each day and you will figure it out sooner than you think.

More furniture and kitchens equipments would be nice

Bought this to design our new house and quickly became addicted. It’s like the greatest video game ever created! I was familiar with Chief Architect so it was like riding a bike but some may find it to be not very user friendly.

Its pretty simple ! download and get started and tech support is there to help.

Purchased the Home Designer Suite 2020 to assist in the design of new home. It was easy to install and in less than a week I had an acceptable model of my future building project that I could evaluate in 3D format! I does require some study due to the numerous options and details. I contacted the technical assistance number and had excellent response to fix my problem. Saved a lot of back and forth with an architect and great for a DIY guy.

I purchased the 2020 edition and even the Get Started Guide doesnt work! After 35 years in tech support I know that the first thing you do with a new release is MAKE SURE the Get Started Guide works. I am returning mine to the company.

I use this software to draw floorplans for renovation, marketing, and construction. It is the best that I have been able to find. I have bought this for three different computers. Tech support actually answers the phone and is helpful when needed.