Floor Plan Modeling software / app?

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I'm not the best at sketching out floor plans.  In fact, I stink at it.

I'd love to find an app or program that at least partially automates the process.  Something like an iPad / iPhone app that turns snapshots or video into a properly drawn out floor plan - or better yet, a 3-D rendering of the home, which would make visualizing moving a wall or looking at different kitchen layouts a heck of a lot easier.

Any ideas?

Max T. · Answer

I use graph paper

Ryan Johnston · Answer

As far as apps go, there isn't one that does exactly what you're looking for. You can't currently take an image and turn it into a 3D model for manipulation. The closest thing there is to that rigth now is laser scanning but this is super expensive (like $3k-$4k per visit). I work with a giant general contractor and I just finished scanning an big old hospital and they sunk about $12k into scanning it to get an "as-built" model. You can see this just isn't feasible for smaller projects.

Best option, in my [biased] opinion is to hire it out. If you're looking to hire it out you can find a lot of help on sites like UpWork for a decent price (under $100). I do some work with people on there in my free time. The process goes something like this: They'll take pictures and make a little hand sketch, maybe providing dimensions and then they ask for a 2D floor plan or a 3D floor plan/model or all 3. They can be as simple or as complicated as you want. You can view the model online too but doing manipulation can only be done in the software. A cheap software that's easy to use is SketchUp. Something you also might want to check out.

Billy Linn · Answer

Try Magicplan on the App Store, it uses augmented reality that allows you to place markers around the room then it generates a floor plan for you, it's pretty cool.

Brian Pulaski · Answer

I bought a home design program for my computer to create plans, change kitchen layouts, etc. It does not take photos and turn them into plans, I have to measure and draw it myself, but I enjoy it, so it isn't a chore.

If you find something that can take a picture and turn it into a scaled plan or 3D model, pleas share it!

Karen Margrave · Answer

Try this simple one.  Homestyler

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