Home Designer

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Automatic modeling

As walls are drawn, the program creates a 3D model and automatically updates framing, roofs, and foundations when doors, windows, or walls change.homedesigner.chiefarchitect.com · read 29 Sep 2026

Catalogs and imports

The 3D Library offers manufacturer-specific and generic catalog downloads, and users can import third-party 3D objects, materials, and colors, including from manufacturers’ websites when available.homedesigner.chiefarchitect.com · read 29 Sep 2026

Company

Chief Architect Software publishes Home Designer for consumer DIY home design and Chief Architect for professionals.homedesignersoftware.com · read 29 Sep 2026

Compatibility

Home Designer is compatible with Chief Architect’s professional product line, and its designs can be shared using the Chief Architect 3D Viewer app.homedesigner.chiefarchitect.com · read 29 Sep 2026

Interior design

Cabinets are smart objects that snap, bump, and form to walls, and the Material Painter changes colors and styles to visualize options.homedesigner.chiefarchitect.com · read 29 Sep 2026

Latest version

The maker identifies Home Designer 2027 as available for both PC and Mac, with one license that works natively on both platforms.homedesigner.chiefarchitect.com · read 29 Sep 2026

License limit

The license is for one person and can be installed on multiple computers for personal use, but only one computer can be active at a time.homedesigner.chiefarchitect.com · read 29 Sep 2026

Materials lists

Items added to a design are included in a materials list for cost estimating and budgeting.homedesigner.chiefarchitect.com · read 29 Sep 2026

Purpose

Home Designer is 3D interior design, remodeling, and home design software based on Chief Architect’s professional architectural software and aimed at DIY users.homedesigner.chiefarchitect.com · read 29 Sep 2026

Refund policy

Annual subscriptions qualify for a two-week satisfaction guarantee, while monthly subscriptions do not.homedesigner.chiefarchitect.com · read 29 Sep 2026

Support

Subscriptions include technical support, and the maker describes its customer support as live and based in the US.homedesigner.chiefarchitect.com · read 29 Sep 2026

Trial limits

The trial includes the paid version’s tools and features except saving, printing, exporting, and virtual tours, and does not expire.homedesigner.chiefarchitect.com · read 29 Sep 2026

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