What it does
Home Designer is Chief Architect's consumer-focused home-design software for interiors, remodelling and landscaping. It combines automatic 3D model updates, materials lists and visual design tools.
Home Designer is aimed at projects where a room arrangement is only part of the question. As walls move, the program updates related building elements in its model; furnishings and other design items also feed a materials list for planning.
For a kitchen concept, begin with room dimensions and cabinet arrangement before comparing finishes with Material Painter. The product also covers decks and landscaping, with learning videos and webinars for a wider project. It is sold through monthly or annual subscriptions and offers a trial. Its building model is a design aid, so project decisions still need the appropriate professional review.
The design software runs on Mac or PC. Phone and tablet sharing uses the separate 3D Viewer app. The product page also describes deactivating the software to switch computers, which matters when choosing between a workstation and a laptop.
Strengths
- Building elements update with layout changes in the model
- Materials lists and learning resources support project planning
Watch out for
- Continued software access uses a subscription
Best for
- Developing a detailed home-remodelling concept
Sources
- Home Designer | Home Design Software for DIY (Oct 26, 2026)