House planning programme?

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ChardonnayMacandrew · 08/09/2013 08:43

I've tried playing with the IKEA kitchen planner but it's very limited (or I'm very stupid). Can anyone recommend a good application that I can download?

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OnePlanOnHouzz · 08/09/2013 09:03

this one is pretty easy to use
www.thebrick.icovia.com/
have fun !!

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ChardonnayMacandrew · 08/09/2013 09:49

Thanks OnePlanOnHouzz but I see that costs 29$ per month . Is it really worth that much? Can I just buy it for one month or am I going to be locked in for a year or something? I'd prefer to pay a one off fee.

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OnePlanOnHouzz · 08/09/2013 12:00

I'm sure there's a free version ?! if not I've used interior designer for iPad - it's ok ... I use a proper cad system for my work - but that's ridiculous money and takes ages to learn ... sketch up is free ... can't think of any others at the moment ?!?

OnePlanOnHouzz · 08/09/2013 12:03

what is it exactly that you want to draw / design ?!

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ChardonnayMacandrew · 08/09/2013 12:29

We are renovating our first house [aaargh] (at our age!) (old) and are looking at how to re-arrange the internals - the kitchen, bathroom etc.

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OnePlanOnHouzz · 08/09/2013 17:02

ok - so if you are quite computer confident then try Sketch up - if not so computer savvy and if you have an iPad try interior designer for iPad £6.99 for the app !

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ChardonnayMacandrew · 09/09/2013 13:15

Thank you!

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OnePlanOnHouzz · 09/09/2013 18:39

:-)

Helliecopter · 09/09/2013 18:44

I find the ikea planner ok. I like Homestyler for planning the space and furniture. Lots of American items to choose from but it gives you a goo 2D and 3D plan.
Also found Wren's free planner online quite good for layout ideas.

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