2011 Color Trends in Home Design
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Summary
Bi-fold closet doors are available in numerous designs, styles and sizes. They are manufactured in standard sizes however, if your room configuration requires an irregular shape the door can be custom fitted easily. They are becoming a more popular alternative to regular closet doors. Make a creative statement in your home by first determining how you can use this simple home accessory.
CAD design software has made things like drafting boards a relic of the past, maybe kept around the office for the odd job, or maybe just for old times sake. It is almost impossible to imagine designing a modern home without using CAD.
Of course, some old school builders still use some very basic sketches and operate more or less by the seat of their pants. This is great if your house is simple and you have 30 years of experience and the house is built for speculation.
There are also many excellent house plans available to be used as is. If you can find a house plan that suits your needs and doesn't require extensive modification, this is a great way to go.
For the homeowner, or someone looking into extensive remodeling, using a stand alone CAD home design software program is a great idea. You can buy a very usable program for under $100, complete with many features normally found only in high end architectural packages.
You can save yourself a great deal of cash by learning how to do it yourself. A DIY project such as remodeling can become quite involved very quickly, and something like the Home Designer Suite 10 will make life much easier. There are many products available for under $100, which is remarkable, considering how complete they are.
Features to look for when buying CAD design software
Ease of use is critical. If it takes weeks to learn how to do simple tasks, nobody is really going to endure the learning curve. Cost is important considering that most homeowners are constantly looking to save a few dollars. After all, why would somebody spend a lot to save a little? Graphics must be useful and appealing. You cannot normally expect to get high end graphics like an expensive package offers, but you can certainly get close. Cost estimate capabilities are really important. Considering how easy it is to overextend yourself when remodeling or building, it is good to have some control over expenses. Libraries of suggested designs, cabinetry, windows, doors, etc. are truly essential. With a few mouse clicks you can change the styles, sizes, locations and more. With true integration of these features you can modify your design and every aspect is automatically changed.
I remember using graph paper and little to-scale cutouts of furniture to do a major remodeling project. In fact, we did this several times, over the years. It works, and gives you a good idea of how things might work out, but compared to a good CAD design, it is so primitive!
Summary
Bi-fold closet doors are available in numerous designs, styles and sizes. They are manufactured in standard sizes however, if your room configuration requires an irregular shape the door can be custom fitted easily. They are becoming a more popular alternative to regular closet doors. Make a creative statement in your home by first determining how you can use this simple home accessory.
CAD design software has made things like drafting boards a relic of the past, maybe kept around the office for the odd job, or maybe just for old times sake. It is almost impossible to imagine designing a modern home without using CAD.
Of course, some old school builders still use some very basic sketches and operate more or less by the seat of their pants. This is great if your house is simple and you have 30 years of experience and the house is built for speculation.
There are also many excellent house plans available to be used as is. If you can find a house plan that suits your needs and doesn't require extensive modification, this is a great way to go.
For the homeowner, or someone looking into extensive remodeling, using a stand alone CAD home design software program is a great idea. You can buy a very usable program for under $100, complete with many features normally found only in high end architectural packages.
You can save yourself a great deal of cash by learning how to do it yourself. A DIY project such as remodeling can become quite involved very quickly, and something like the Home Designer Suite 10 will make life much easier. There are many products available for under $100, which is remarkable, considering how complete they are.
Features to look for when buying CAD design software
Ease of use is critical. If it takes weeks to learn how to do simple tasks, nobody is really going to endure the learning curve. Cost is important considering that most homeowners are constantly looking to save a few dollars. After all, why would somebody spend a lot to save a little? Graphics must be useful and appealing. You cannot normally expect to get high end graphics like an expensive package offers, but you can certainly get close. Cost estimate capabilities are really important. Considering how easy it is to overextend yourself when remodeling or building, it is good to have some control over expenses. Libraries of suggested designs, cabinetry, windows, doors, etc. are truly essential. With a few mouse clicks you can change the styles, sizes, locations and more. With true integration of these features you can modify your design and every aspect is automatically changed.
I remember using graph paper and little to-scale cutouts of furniture to do a major remodeling project. In fact, we did this several times, over the years. It works, and gives you a good idea of how things might work out, but compared to a good CAD design, it is so primitive!