| Thanks to the personal computer and inexpensive | | | | it will have on a room. |
| home remodeling software what used to be an | | | | These packages are typically filled with brand name |
| expensive time consuming task that often involved a | | | | furniture and appliances so you can see exactly how |
| professional to create blueprints or technical drawings | | | | a particular model will look in your home. They often |
| can now be done easily by anyone in the comfort of | | | | include carpet samples, fabric swatches and window |
| their own home. Did I mention that it's a lot of fun | | | | treatments that can be changed by simply dragging |
| too? | | | | and dropping. You can literally "repaint" a room in |
| Home remodeling software can be found wherever | | | | seconds to any color you want and quickly change it |
| computer software is sold and is very reasonably | | | | back again if you desire. |
| priced. You can sometimes get a basic package free | | | | Often video tutorials will give you super ideas on how |
| at Comp USA when they have an in-store 100% | | | | to coordinate colors and pick complimentary |
| rebate promotion so check any flyers you might get | | | | furnishings for a room for a professionally designed |
| in your paper or the mail and you could save yourself | | | | look. |
| some money. | | | | Landscaping & Garden |
| Using a remodeling software package is the ultimate | | | | Starting from professionally designed landscapes and |
| in power and flexibility as any changes can be made | | | | gardens templates you can add things like fences, |
| instantly with a click of the mouse and with a wide | | | | bird feeders, benches and statues. You can choose |
| range of products to choose from there will be a | | | | from thousands of trees, shrubs and plants and place |
| version that will be just what you need to get your | | | | them wherever you want and even include sprinkler |
| remodeling project started. | | | | systems. |
| Common features of remodeling software include the | | | | Many styles like Japanese or water gardens are |
| ability to do a virtual walkthrough, 2D and 3D views | | | | included to stimulate your creative juices and some |
| of your project and cost/budget estimators. The | | | | landscaping software will even simulate seasonal |
| ability to drag and drop items is also standard and | | | | changes and plant growth so you can see how your |
| allows you to easily rearrange furniture in a room or | | | | yard or garden would look 5 years from now in the |
| move a door or window. | | | | fall. |
| You can also count on having professionally designed | | | | Specialty packages like Deck or Kitchen and Bath |
| examples you can use as is or modify to suit your | | | | design |
| needs. Some will even print out a list of materials | | | | With deck design software you can plan your dream |
| required to complete the project and most have | | | | deck using popular designs or create your own. |
| video tutorials to help you not only learn how to use | | | | Choose from a variety of deck materials and building |
| the software but also teach you basic design skills. | | | | styles and even place deck furniture on your virtual |
| There are several categories of home remodeling | | | | deck to see how it will look once it's built. Some |
| software available today with some packages | | | | packages will print out a shopping list detailing the |
| bundling everything together into a total home design | | | | amount of lumber and hardware required to build the |
| package: | | | | deck. |
| Home Architect/Floor Plan | | | | Like other home design or remodeling packages but |
| These packages will allow you to create a simple | | | | geared for a specific room like a kitchen or bath |
| remodeling plan or even an entire new house from | | | | these packages usually have many more options |
| scratch. Using 2D and 3D views you are able to look | | | | available than the general home based packages. You |
| at your plan from any angle and even zoom in and | | | | will have access to every possible kitchen appliance, |
| out. The software is so detailed that you can choose | | | | cabinet, countertop, sink, shower, bathtub, etc. along |
| from thousands of design elements like windows, | | | | with wall and floor coverings and lighting fixtures. |
| doors, cabinets and countertops. If it can be found in | | | | Any one of these types of home remodeling |
| a house chances are a package like this will have it as | | | | software packages will do a good job for you and |
| an option. This package is ideal for entire home | | | | can be used over and over again as you dream up |
| building or remodeling projects. | | | | new projects for your home. If you are planning on a |
| Interior Design | | | | specific room project you might want to consider a |
| With an interior design package you can see how | | | | package designed for that room type (like a kitchen) |
| different wallpaper or paint will look in a room or how | | | | but if you think you will have future remodeling |
| different countertops can change the look of your | | | | projects spending a little extra for a home remodeling |
| kitchen. You can move furniture around easily and | | | | package might be worth it. At the very least you can |
| view your rooms from any angle or height. Some | | | | have fun planning your dream house with the home |
| remodeling software will also let you simulate sunlight | | | | version. |
| coming through windows so you can see the effect | | | | |