App/Program for Layout

6 years ago

Hi...is there an app or program you would recommend that would help me add furniture to our potential floor plan and/or maybe show a 3D version of our plans? Thank you.

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6 years ago
Home Designer Suite

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Columbus Custom Design
6 years ago
Hi Sawyer212 - you can download a free version of Sketchup and use it for 2-d and 3-d drawings. It has a bit of a learning curve but it's pretty impressive.

I'd be happy to do some quick drawings to get you started if you'd like. You can reach me via my contact information if you have any questions.
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sawyer212
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6 years ago
Thank you! Columbus--I will give it a try but might be contacting you if I'm not able to figure it out!
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Columbus Custom Design
6 years ago
You're very welcome - don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions - I'm working at home all day today.

I've been using SketchUp for over ten years and have learned to use it quite effectively so I'm always happy to offer tips on using it.

Christopher
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Virgil Carter Fine Art
6 years ago
Don't forget that when designing a custom home, experienced designers look at site planning, interior planning and exterior architecture simultaneously. Don't make the common error of trying to create the "perfect plan", and ignoring site design and exterior architectural design. Good luck!

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