Home Designer Suite

Not as user friendly as an older model that I used.

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.

After my computer crash I ordered this new version of my 10year old previous Home Designer Suite. Surprised to find very little difference from the old one. Easy to use for on the spot designing, great features, and great value for the price. No complaints but hate the fact that you now have to click an icon to move the design. Great design program for quick, easy layouts.

Great software. I used this program to remodel a family room. Im no engineer but I was able to layout an entire room and navigate through a 3D rendering in just a few hours. The program is relatively straight forward. By referring to the on-line tutorials I was able to add more specific features and personal details that brought the renderings to life. For the money, this psoftware includes a lot of powerful features. But if youre designing the transportation hub for a major city, this is not the program for you.

I was able to start very quickly and build a basic floorplan. The program has amazing details that can be incorporated and it is easy to learn from the extensive video library.

Still learning my way through it

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.

This product made my computer shut down, couldnt get it to work. Once I removed the software, computer is fine.

This program is terrific for quick and easy layouts and for putting in lots of little details too. My wife and I will be building a retirement home and have made six versions so far, each one building upon the previous version. Were still not there, but getting close. Its easy and intuitive to use, and the users guide and online tutorials explain things extremely well. We will give the finished product to a few builders so bidding will be apples to apples. The only problem is its so much fun, Ive been up til 2, 3 or 4 in the morning playing with it! Highly recommended.

A lot of reviewers had or have concerns about the steep learning curve of Home Designer software. I didnt. Yes I would have liked to see a more basic training video as the current one starts off fast. However, like all programs of this type you have to work with the various icons to see how they work. Within a couple of hours I had completed the layout of a new addition that I am considering. Was able to work with dimensions, moving walls, labeling, put on various door styles and everything that I needed. The information you need is somewhere and usually easy to understand.