Chief Architect Home Designer for DIY Home Projects
Chief Architect, Inc. develops 3D home design software used by architects, builders, designers, and DIY homeowners alike. Its professional line, Chief Architect, is built for residential design work, while the separate Home Designer line is aimed at homeowners planning their own remodeling or new-build projects. Files created in Home Designer can open in the professional line, so a homeowner and a design pro can trade plans without much friction. This page (an independent guide, not affiliated with the developer) summarizes what the Home Designer products offer. For more detail, see HomeDesignerSoftware.com.
Moving from Home Designer up to Chief Architect Premier
Some Home Designer users eventually outgrow it and move up to the professional Chief Architect Premier product. If you are weighing that step, this comparison may help: Home Designer versus Chief Architect Premier.