(I know, there's more to being a KD than just designing kitchens like we do here on GW - there's the whole "project" aspect - that's why I'm thinking about it!) That's a few years from now, so who knows what I will end up doing. I am also toying with the idea of becoming NKBA-certified and becoming a KD when I retire b/c I enjoy designing kitchens. (I've seen three of their plans so far - two from their contractor and one from a Cabinet Discounters - and I so hope they don't use those.what are those people thinking?) Their contractor gave them 3D views, so I thought I'd do the same. What prompted me to do it NOW, though, is that a friend asked me to work up a plan for their kitchen. So many people seem to be 3D visually oriented so I thought it would be helpful. OldBat2 - general GW use! While I've been using PowerPoint for years, I thought it might be nice if I can become proficient in a design product so I can use it quickly here and be able to show people what the design would look like. I'm still struggling with things like how to get a sink bigger than 24", how to make a plate rack with no doors, etc., but I will eventually get there! Update: I purchased Architectural and am learning how to use it. (I'm not as enamored with it as some folks but I do know some builders and architects that like it and have the full ver$ion with plugin$- I already have time and $$ in a ton of software that suits so never mess with it much, just to make doors and an occasional "model" to import into something else.) My take is architectural or don't bother and use something else like learn SU. **Design and edit Custom Countertop shapes and styles **Advanced Cabinet Tools - attach moldings & hardware, angled front cabinets, and more (interiors molding only) **Create Elevation, Wall Elevation, and Cross Section Views for the interior and exterior of your design Change where dimensions locate walls, windows, doors, and other objects, both when generating dimensions automatically or manually **Fully editable dimension lines, and configurable dimension editing. Choose from common wattage/lumens values for lights or specify custom values. 500 Sq Ft House Flat Plan Hidden Kitchen Architectural House Plans Small House Design 2nd Floor. Record Walkthroughs with the stylized views of Rendering Techniques house plan is the best small house plan made by our expert. Their second line, which goes under the Home Designer Software banner is. This will cost you big bucks but it’s at a level that will pretty much generate all the plans and blueprints needed for a full build. Their first line is design software for pros such as architects and interior designers. Use the Rendering Techniques tools to create artistic views of your designs like Watercolor, Technical Illustration, and Vector Views (vector views are oddly missing from interior version these are the fast cartoon looking views but it means you can't do B & W line drawn perspectives) Chief Architect has TWO lines of products. The things that might be important and are in Architectural but lacking or limited in the other two are: (- soso **might be important as in I wouldn't live without them.) Buehl- I use CA, not Home Designer bu many tools are similar.
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