I have used Chief Architect before and I was pleased to see that even this simplified version was still up to the task. The download and activation went very smoothly and the program itself has been great. I highly recommend this product and service.
Home Designer Architectural 2019 - Mac Download [Download]
3.3 | 42 ratings
Price: 199.99
Last update: 10-06-2024
About this item
Powerful home design software for DIY home enthusiasts
Tools for home design, remodeling, interior design, kitchen and bath design, landscaping, decks and patios
Automated Building Tools for Roofs, Framing & Foundations with cost estimation, know how much it will cost ahead of time
Visualize projects before starting with 3D models and virtual tours; 3,600+ realistic plants
Get started quickly with easy how-to videos that offer step-by-step instructions; includes free technical support
Tools for home design, remodeling, interior design, kitchen and bath design, landscaping, decks and patios
Automated Building Tools for Roofs, Framing & Foundations with cost estimation, know how much it will cost ahead of time
Visualize projects before starting with 3D models and virtual tours; 3,600+ realistic plants
Get started quickly with easy how-to videos that offer step-by-step instructions; includes free technical support
From the manufacturer
House Design
Powerful building tools - automatic roof generation, dormers, stairs, framing, foundations, dimensions and terrain.
Customizable defaults can be set up to match commonly accepted requirements for most building practices.
Create construction documents using the Layout tool.
Choose from built-in style templates - Home Design, Interior Design, Landscaping, Decks, Patios, and Pools or create your own custom design.
Automated Building Tools for Roofs, Framing & Foundations with cost estimation, know how much it will cost ahead of time.
Automatic and manual framing tools, use structural lumber or trusses.
Advanced CAD tools: geometric shapes, splines, arcs, boxes, replication and transformations.
Export Renderings as 360 images and view with Virtual Reality - VR goggles.
Export your Home Designer model and view on phones, tablets or the web. 3D Viewer models are interactive virtual reality models.
Remodeling
Create a new room or addition - add and remove walls, place windows and doors, size your rooms with dimensions.
One-click automatic dimensions, or use advanced manual dimension tools.
Choose from a variety of wall types such as curved, interior, exterior, foundation, and half walls.
Foundations automatically build and update based on the main floor walls.
Automated and manual wall framing tools; define header sizes, metal, wood, or engineered framing members.
Define room structure options for floor and ceiling heights, ceiling styles, molding styles, wall coverings, and others.
Import plans from the Chief Architect Room Planner mobile App.
Easily modify wall types; move wall layers toward the interior or exterior of the wall, set materials, define wall layers.
Automated and Manual Building Tools
Automatic & Manual Roof tools.
Manual framing tools for fully editable framing, including joists, rafters, trusses, posts and beams.
Floors build automatically and match the exterior walls below.
Foundations automatically.
Kitchens, Baths & Interiors
Choose from over 1,000 cabinet combinations; easily change door, drawer, and hardware styles.
Create custom cabinets in minutes by choosing your own colors, countertops, door styles, backsplash, counter edge, crown molding, base molding and hardware.
Add multiple faced cabinets and evenly space doors and drawers on cabinet fronts.
Plan the new layout of your bathroom with custom cabinets, sinks, showers and tubs.
Choose from a Library of fixtures and appliances and place inside or adjacent to cabinets.
Smart cabinet objects know how to bump, merge countertops, and create automatic cabinet fillers.
Quickly place and arrange walls, windows, doors, cabinets, choose colors, and accessories. It’s fun to experiment with various options to create different looks.
Choose from a variety of latest interior items-including cabinets, chairs, tables, sofas, fabrics, and accessories. Resize, change colors and materials.
Import your own symbols from 3D file types including SKP, DXF, OBJ and 3DS.
Choose pre-arranged furniture groupings that are already assembled to help quickly layout rooms, kitchens, bedrooms and more.
Landscape & Deck
Choose from over 3,600 plants with the Plant Chooser.
Design straight, curved, single level, multi-level, or stepped decks.
Automatic and Manual deck framing tools allow for customizing deck beams, joists and other options.
Framing Controls for pocket doors, poly walls, deck support and deck layers.
Generate cut and buy lists for your decking projects.
Use Automatic Build Terrain and Terrain Perimeter tools to create flat, irregular shaped, or sloped lots.
Use a GPS to import elevation data.
Use the Pathway tool to design curb-appealing landscaping using stone and pavers.
Generate a Plant Schedule for a detailed listing of all the plants.
Use the Grow Plants tool to adjust the maturity and visualize how plants look as they mature.
Automatically Distribute Plants in garden beds to make them look natural.
Top reviews from the United States
Randy Davidson
Works great!
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2024Gary Stowe
Cannot put in a sink!
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2018Lj
Great begginner software.
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2019
Dewey Bumstead
Good entry level design program
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2018carter Averbeck
For DIY'ers, not professionals
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2018RavinMadHatter
Great product.
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2018TX Diver
Buggy Software Crashes All The Time
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2019
Amy Slay
Easy
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2018