December 2, 2007

A Dream Home That’s No Longer a Dream

Who hasn’t dreamed of redesigning their current home or building their dream home? Unfortunately, for many of us, the cost of hiring an architect just isn’t in our budget. Now with the help of Home Designer Pro 7.0, we can easily do it ourselves.

Chief Architect, Inc. is a leading developer of 3D architectural home design software for consumers, home enthusiasts, builders, designers, and architects.

Better Homes and Gardens software product reviewers give it two thumbs up for ease of use. You can quickly jump-in and begin by using their pre-designed room feature or start from scratch and define your own rooms. When you are finished outside, take a quick spin outside and try your hand at either landscaping or deck design.

If you are thinking about designing your dream home from the ground up, the project-cost estimator budgeting tools provides you with a realistic idea of what you can expect to pay and the materials you will need to do the job. Then, you can easily add-in or change features with a simple click of the mouse.

The software suite is loaded with additional features including the ability:

to create a virtual walk-through of your house

to design and visualize using 3-D models

to use a complete set of CAD tools to detail your designs

to choose from a library of more than 4,300 design items

to select 1,500 sample home plans

to review 30 training videos with "how to" information

Not sure which of the BHG products are right for your needs? No problem. BHG provides a comprehensive comparison matrix on their website. Now, you can easily locate which of their six home design products are right for you. Depending on your needs, you can expect to pay between $59 and $149.