Hello everyone,
I have already read similar threads on this topic, but many people were looking for something specific (3D visualization, multi-level objects, etc.).
My wife and I now have very clear ideas about how we want the floor plan of our new build to look. Since we apparently lack the ability to communicate our exact wishes precisely to potential general contractors, I would like to take the floor plan design into my own hands. I find SweetHome3D frustrating because, in my opinion, it is not intuitive and rather complicated to use. I just need simple software where I can quickly draw walls, measure the remaining square meters (square feet) of each enclosed room (no furniture, 3D visualization, or anything like that needed), and place windows and doors.
Can anyone help me (preferably with free software) or give recommendations?
Best regards!
I have already read similar threads on this topic, but many people were looking for something specific (3D visualization, multi-level objects, etc.).
My wife and I now have very clear ideas about how we want the floor plan of our new build to look. Since we apparently lack the ability to communicate our exact wishes precisely to potential general contractors, I would like to take the floor plan design into my own hands. I find SweetHome3D frustrating because, in my opinion, it is not intuitive and rather complicated to use. I just need simple software where I can quickly draw walls, measure the remaining square meters (square feet) of each enclosed room (no furniture, 3D visualization, or anything like that needed), and place windows and doors.
Can anyone help me (preferably with free software) or give recommendations?
Best regards!
BauNoobie schrieb:
Since we apparently lack the ability to clearly communicate our exact ideas to potential general contractors, I would like to take the floor plan design into my own hands. Free? — in this case, I would rather say: futile, but not without cost!
You will have to pay for the house based on your plan — but given the described lack of skills and experience as a designer, you will, figuratively speaking, be "building the first house for an enemy." A general contractor’s architect will not improve the quality of your design but will simply submit exactly what you have created to the building authority. If nothing violates regulations, nothing will be changed.
In other words: by following this approach, there is a very high risk that you will end up with a house you say, "I had imagined it differently," and then unfortunately have to admit: no, that’s exactly how you drew it.
BauNoobie schrieb:
I just need simple software where I can quickly draw walls and measure the remaining square meters in each finished room Taking the total area, then subtracting the first room and seeing what’s left on the plate, then subtracting the second room — just reading about that hurts. The biggest failures come from this method, especially with square floor plans. And/or it leads to very complicated "Bauhaus"-style villas.
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If the builder doesn’t understand what you mean, then there is something wrong with your ideas. Everything else can be explained in simple words and with sketches on the desk mat. Misunderstandings arise when a layperson tries to convey ideas that are disproportionate, impractical, or unfeasible.
Use homebyme, but show it to us first before embarrassing yourself with the builder.
Use homebyme, but show it to us first before embarrassing yourself with the builder.
Hello BauNoobie,
I’m not particularly fond of SweetHome either. I can recommend "homestyler" to you. It’s quite intuitive and also has a 3D function. Just keep a few things in mind:
When moving walls, always press Ctrl + mouse at the same time.
After you finish drawing a wall or a room, press the Esc key, otherwise you’ll keep drawing walls endlessly 😉
And of course, save your work frequently!
With software like this, I find it helpful that adding interior furnishings or people gives you a better sense of the room size, which you don’t get when “hand-drawing.”
I’m not particularly fond of SweetHome either. I can recommend "homestyler" to you. It’s quite intuitive and also has a 3D function. Just keep a few things in mind:
When moving walls, always press Ctrl + mouse at the same time.
After you finish drawing a wall or a room, press the Esc key, otherwise you’ll keep drawing walls endlessly 😉
And of course, save your work frequently!
With software like this, I find it helpful that adding interior furnishings or people gives you a better sense of the room size, which you don’t get when “hand-drawing.”
When sketching by hand, you develop a real sense for it. You don’t just click to insert a sofa; you take your exact measurements and position the furniture. Then you see, oh, there’s only 40cm (15.7 inches) of space. A bit more than the sheet of paper in front of me. Too tight.
If you have very specific or unusual requirements, it’s best to go into detail from the start.
I find 3D models confusing. I never really looked at the 3D drawings of our house.
If you’re unsure whether the spacing is sufficient, it’s better to mark the area with bottles or something similar, or quickly move the table to check.
I find 3D models confusing. I never really looked at the 3D drawings of our house.
If you’re unsure whether the spacing is sufficient, it’s better to mark the area with bottles or something similar, or quickly move the table to check.
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