Works extremely well ! Cheaper than getting the architect to do visuals, and keeps homeowner in the process - lets the builder get on and build knowing client has already tried the master suite in 15 different ways and THIS is actually what they now want ! So saves money on build as client won't make changes mid way through. I've worked with family's who have spent time with their architect who's come up with a beautiful building - then we drew up in 3D room by room floor by floor - to put in furniture, work out bed positions - with the home owner - specifically designed the kitchen, laundry, mudroom etc all to suit them and with them involved the whole way through ( and all via email !) and then the homeowner took these finished drawings back to architect so they could put the electrics and lighting and any other small modifications in - then the builder works off the updated architects plans with internal views to see how the client wants it to look at the end. Another issue that equates to wasted money that could have been used on other parts of your project.īrilliantly put across points !!! I have to say time spent getting the layout correct - is much cheaper when doing it in drawing form - than actual real life building - so spend double the about of time you thought you would going over EVERYTHING in drawing form - from 'where will I have a lamp table' - as then I know I need a socket to plug it into - and 'that seat has the best view so I might need an iPad /phone charger here' - etc etc etc.
I like to call such finished products 'Barnacle Houses' b/c the additions and renovation work visible from the exterior do not look like a natural part of the original structure. There are many people in the industry that want to put their unique mark on your project in a way that doesn't necessarily match the appearance of an existing structure and thus makes it stand out from the houses around it as more of an eyesore than an aesthetically pleasing design. Equally as important is your chosen professional's willingness to work to achieve YOUR vision, not theirs. Equates to a lot of wasted money that could have been used on other parts of your project. This is extremely important as no one wants to pay for drawings they can't use and then hire someone else to either finish the project or start from scratch (which is more likely what will happen). This allows them to give you input and potential designs and working drawings based on what can actually be built in reality in a cost effective manner, versus a beautiful design that may not actually be structurally feasible and/or cost effective when reality is applied. And while an architect is inherently versed in construction methods, materials, and techniques, a good draftsman will have and should have exactly the same knowledge. Any professional, architect or draftsman, should be willing and able to meet and get a thorough understanding of the scope of work, as well as provide feedback and additional suggestions in order to better define said scope. Just starting to think about what I want to do when I retire! Ī competent draftsman can suit your needs at a lower cost than an architect. (I know, there's more to being a KD than just designing kitchens like we do here on GW - there's the whole "project" aspect - that's why I'm thinking about it!) That's a few years from now, so who knows what I will end up doing. I am also toying with the idea of becoming NKBA-certified and becoming a KD when I retire b/c I enjoy designing kitchens. (I've seen three of their plans so far - two from their contractor and one from a Cabinet Discounters - and I so hope they don't use those.what are those people thinking?) Their contractor gave them 3D views, so I thought I'd do the same. What prompted me to do it NOW, though, is that a friend asked me to work up a plan for their kitchen. So many people seem to be 3D visually oriented so I thought it would be helpful. OldBat2 - general GW use! While I've been using PowerPoint for years, I thought it might be nice if I can become proficient in a design product so I can use it quickly here and be able to show people what the design would look like.
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I'm still struggling with things like how to get a sink bigger than 24", how to make a plate rack with no doors, etc., but I will eventually get there! Update: I purchased Architectural and am learning how to use it.
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