What Home Design Software Does Hgtv Use

Overview Take a fresh approach to the way you live with HGTV® Ultimate Home Design with Landscaping and Decks Version 3. This innovation in home design software delivers the powerful tools and inspiration you need to transform your living space, plus expert help to get the job done right. With HGTV® Ultimate Home Design with Landscaping and Decks Version 3, you can easily plan room additions and other home improvement projects, make your home energy-efficient with new lighting and appliances, breathe new life into an outdated kitchen, bathroom or bedroom, and so much more. You can even design your dream home, complete with landscaping or a deck, from scratch. No design experience necessary – with our wizard-driven interface, all you have to do is point and click! 10,000+ Home Plans To Get You Started Decorate Rooms Using Your Own Photos Digital Interior Design Redecorate rooms using your digital photos. Just point and click to choose paint colors, stains, fabrics and more from our complete library of nationally-known name brand materials. Remodeling Easily plan room additions, remodeling and other projects. Then see the results in photorealistic 3D! Even take a virtual "walkaround" in your new space. Landscaping, Decks & Patios 7,500-item plant encyclopedia, complete with climate, water and light requirements. Furniture and Appliances We've included hundreds of tables, chairs, sofas, dressers, and much more in virtually every style imaginable, plus a complete library of large and small appliances and electronics. Paint, Surfaces and Fabrics Replace your floors with hardwood, travertine or scores of other surfaces. Explore new fabrics and leather upholstery options for sofas and chairs. Even scan in your own texture or material. Cabinets Add style and functionality to any kitchen, bathroom, home office or pantry with cabinetry. You can customize with choices of woods, paints and stains. Product Features For Makeovers and Remodeling Powerful Home Design Features Intelligent Walls: Easily draw interior and exterior walls that automatically connect and repair. Doors: Use the Door Wizard to add simple doors, bi-fold doors, French doors, sliding doors, garage doors and more. Windows: Just click along a wall to insert casement, hung, sliding, bay, vent, hopper or louvered windows, plus windows in virtually any shape. Hundreds of Lighting Fixtures Flexible Interior Design Features Replace Paint and Fabric: Take a digital picture of any room and visualize your new space. Flooring Materials Library: Woods, tiles, carpets and more Countertops Library, including granites and marbles Brand Name Content and Materials Complete Furniture & Appliance Library: Hundreds of 3D models to choose from! Realistic Visualization Features Design in Photorealistic 3D: The changes you make in 3D are simultaneously made to your 2D plan - automatically! 3D Walkthrough: Create virtual tours to visualize your finished living space before you ever start your project. Accurate Natural Lighting: Visualize your home's interior at different times of day. Easy Zoom and Navigation And Much More! For Home Design, Kitchen, and Baths Powerful Home Building Features Complete Electrical Planning: From outlets and switches to home networking and home theatre systems Automatic Roofs: Insert roofs in any shape or style. Complete HVAC and Plumbing Planning Easy Materials Selection: Brick, stone, wood siding and more Complete Kitchen and Bath Design Enormous Library of Appliances: Just drag and drop! Granite & Marble Countertops Cabinet Wizard with complete control over style and finishes Dozens of Sink, Shower and Bath Options Adapt Bathrooms for Disabled Use. Inspiration from HGTV 10,000+ Home Plans to Get You Started Video Library: 30+ HGTV How-To Video Tips RateMySpace: Get helpful tips from do-it-yourselfers like you! Go Green! Tips to conserve energy and save money on your utility bills And Much More! For Landscaping, Decks, and More Advanced Landscaping Features Terrain Modeling: Easily specify hills and valleys. Complete Plant Encyclopedia: 7,500+ entries with lighting and watering requirements Garden Visualizer: View plant growth and seasonal changes. Plant Care Calendar:Identify the optimal times for planting, watering, pruning, fertilization and spraying. Features for Outdoor Living Deck Builder Wizard: Automatically build decks and patios in virtually any shape, size or material. Granite & Marble Countertops Gazebos and Sheds Retaining Walls Add New Landscape to Your Own Digital Photos. Complete Hardscape Features Fences and Gates in a large number of styles Sidewalks, Pathways and Driveways Lighting and Irrigation Accessory Library, including fountains, waterfalls, barbecues and patio furniture Powerful Drawing Features Terrain Modeling Tools: Design your home anywhere, regardless of topography. Collision Control prevents objects from being inserted where they do not belong. Garden Beds, Ponds and Edging Add Digital Photos of any home furnishing to your 3D home designs. Even add a photo of your family. Unparalleled Visualization Tools 3D Real View™: Exclusive technology assures photorealism And Much More! Use Your Own Digital Photos Add Digital Photos to Any Design Import photos of your home exterior or interior and instantly change fabrics, paint color, even landscaping! Want to see how existing furnishings and wall hangings will look in your new room? It's easy. HGTV software lets you import any photograph into your design. Even add personal photographs to visualize your family or even pets in your new home. DIGITAL INTERIOR DESIGN Redecorate rooms using your digital photos. Just point and click to choose paint colors, stains, fabrics and more from our complete library of nationally-known name brand materials. Add Landscaping to Digital Photo Visualizing your new landscaping is easy - just import your digital photos, add fences and accessories and within minutes, you'll have created a new, distinctive outdoor space. Kitchen Builder Wizard Want to update your kitchen? Considering a small project like refinishing cabinets or a totally new space complete with granite countertops, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and more? Whatever size project you have in mind, HGTV's kitchen design software gives you the easy yet powerful creative tools needed to turn your dreams into reality today! No Design Experience Necessary - Using a wizard- driven interface with drag and drop simplicity, HGTV's kitchen design software makes it easy -PLUS, there's FREE technical support and HGTV How-To Video Tips included! Get Started Fast - Just import photos of your current kitchen or use the kitchen design wizard to sketch out an entirely new room. With just a few clicks, you can see what your kitchen will look like before investing in costly labor and materials! Select Materials Easily - You can easily select from a wide variety of materials using HGTV kitchen design software: Paint & Fabrics - Select paint, stain and fabric options from leading national brands. Countertops - choose from granite, marble, slate, ceramic tile and more. Cabinets - pick from 200+ different styles and apply the finish of your choice. Appliances - explore an extensive library of new kitchen appliances and home electronics. Flooring - replace your floors with slate, hardwood ceramic tile and more. Kitchen Ideas - Need a countertop that goes with your favorite wall color? No Problem! HGTV Software comes complete with ideas and tips for designing beautiful and functional spaces. Photorealistic 3D Views - HGTV's powerful design software lets you take a virtual tour and experience your newly designed kitchen in brilliant 3D! Bathroom Builder Wizard Tired of your outdated bathroom? Looking for new ideas and ways to modernize old counters, floors, cabinets and more? Let this powerful software help you create and design the beautiful, functional bath you've always wanted. Be it a complete remodel or a quick makeover, HGTV's bathroom design software gives you everything you need to get started today! No Design Experience Necessary - Facing a remodel can be a daunting experience but HGTV's bathroom design software makes it easy by using a wizard-driven interface. Plus, with HGTV How-To Video tips included in the software along with FREE technical support, designing has never been easier! Cabinets Select from 200+ different styles. Then apply the finish of your choice. Sinks Choose from a wide variety of styles. Photorealistic 3D Views - HGTV's powerful bathroom design software lets you take a virtual tour and experience your newly created bathroom in brilliant 3D! Get Started Fast - Easily upload photos of your current bathroom or use the bathroom design wizard to outline and create the room you've always imagined. HGTV's bathroom design software allows you to see what the finished project will look like before you start construction. Select Materials Easily - Choose from extensive bathroom brands. Wall Color - Select paint options from leading national brands. Countertops & Cabinets - Choose from marble, slate, ceramic tile, limestone, quartz, ganite and more, plus 200+different cabinet styles and finishes. Wall Color - Select paint options from leading national brands. Sinks - Pick from a wide variety of styles. Flooring - Replace your floors with ceramic tile travertine, slate and more. Bathtubs - Visualize a new deck-mounted, integrated or free-standing bathtub. Bathroom Ideas - Need ideas for matching favorite materials? No problem. From traditional to contemporary, HGTV software is fully loaded with great design ideas for an impressive new space. Countertops Choose from marble, slate, ceramic tile, limestone, quartz, granite and more. Bathtubs Visualize your new deck mounted, integrated or free-standing bathtub. Floor Plans Whether you're planning a one-day remodel, room addition or building a new home from the ground up, HGTV floor plan software provides all the tools you need to produce professional floor plans that keep your design project on track. With its easy wizard-driven interface, generating floor plans and even designing brand new interiors has never been easier - just drag, drop and draw! Home Builder Wizard: Get started today with thousands of floor plans to help you easily design your dream home. Select from thousands of existing floor plans. Customize by selecting number of floors, rooms, style, materials, doors & windows, electrical & plumbing, and even landscaping. Communicate your vision to Contractors with blueprint-style plans from HGTV floor plan software! Foundation Builder Wizard: Designing plans for new rooms is as easy as clicking and dragging your mouse! Walls: Easily draw exterior and interior walls that automatically connect. Doors: Use the Door Wizard to add from our library that includes sliding, bi-fold, French doors and more. Windows: Choose from our materials library then just click on any wall to add your window. Digital Interior Decorating 3D visual generated in just under an hour! Redecorate rooms using your digital photos. Just point and click to choose paint colors, stains, fabrics and more from our complete library of nationally-known name brand materials. With HGTV's interior design software, you can: Upload photos of your existing room or use the design wizard to sketch out a new space. Visualize interior design projects before investing time and money on the real thing. Design in photorealistic 3D and even generate a "Virtual Walkthrough." HGTV How-To Video Tips, get great ideas from our experts and so much more! No Design Experience Necessary – HGTV's interior design software uses a wizard-driven interface making interior decorating a breeze! Get Started Fast – Scan in current photos of your room or use the interior design wizard to sketch your space. Using drag and drop technology, you can effortlessly discover a new design style! Select Materials Easily – Explore our extensive materials library: Choose paint, stains, and fabrics from leading national brands. Select from a wide variety of furniture, appliances, electronics and fixtures. Pick your favorite flooring and cabinets for kitchens and baths. Even upload photos of existing furniture and see how it looks rearranged. Landscaping, Decks & Patios There's never been an easier way to plan and visualize beautiful, new outdoor surroundings than with HGTV's landscape design software. From lighting, pathways and plants to decks, gazebos and more. This powerful, easy-to-use software lets you transform an outdated yard and garden into a flourishing, fresh and functional landscape - right before your eyes! Decks & Patios Creating your new deck or patio is easy with the Deck Builder Wizard - just select materials and dimensions to create your space, then add plants, fences and accessories for that finished look. Hardware & Accessories Make your property's outdoor living space totally unique with custom features that work for every season. Lighting & Irrigation Add lighting to flowerbeds, shrubbery and pathways, plus pop-up sprinklers with different spray ranges. See Your Landscape Design Seasonally Fences, Gates & Walls Build fences and gates with complete control over number of post, post size and rotation. Add Landscaping to Digital Photo Visualizing your new landscaping is easy - just import your digital photos, add fences and accessories and within minutes, you'll have created a new, distinctive outdoor space. Design in 2D or 3D Simply drag and drop trees, plants and flowers from our massive plant library. Even see the size of plants as they grow from year to year, making planning easy. Then view your space in 3D to fine-tune your design. Plant Encyclopedia Our Plant Encyclopedia has more than 7,500 trees, plants, flowers, shrubs and groundcover options with important information about light, watering and soil requirements. Garden Design Preview Seasonal Changes There's never been an easier way to plan and visualize a beautiful, functional landscape than with HGTV Home & Landscape software! From lighting to pathways, decks to gazebos and more, you can transform your outdoor living space in no time at all! Sidewalks, Pathways and Driveways Easily add sidewalks and driveways, plus wood, sand, gravel, concrete, brick or asphalt walkways. Even accent your garden with a forest path! Visualize Plant Growth Over Time Watch how your landscape will mature over time. From your first year's planting to 50 years down the line, you can preview your plants' growth and see how well they will complete your ultimate outdoor living space. With an extensive Plant Encyclopedia and Irrigation Planning tool, you'll save time and money using this garden design software before breaking ground. Plant Encyclopedia: With over 7,500 plants, trees, flowers, shrubs and groundcover options to choose from, you can customize your garden any way you like. Want to know what thrives best in different areas of your garden? HGTV garden design software also includes important information about your chosen plants' climate, water, light and soil requirements! Irrigation and Lighting: Add an irrigation system with pop-up sprinklers and even customize the spray range to ensure your plants receive necessary water. Place lighting along custom-designed garden pathways to highlight different plantings within your beautiful new garden. Visualize: With the click of a mouse you can scan in digital photos of your yard to easily add garden design elements. Take a 3D tour of your new yard and even see how plant sizes grow and change from year to year! Home Design Creating the look of your dream home just got easier with HGTV's powerful easy-to-use home design software! Whether you want to build a new home or just want to remodel your current one, with a simple click of the mouse, HGTV home design software gives you all the tools you need – and there's no design skills required! Giving your home a new look is easier than ever - just point & click to add walls, doors and windows! Thousands of home plans to get you started! Start with an example from our extensive home plan library! You choose the house style, number of floors, bedrooms, bathrooms and more. Easy Materials Easily add brick, stone, or other materials with complete control. Creative Stair Options Easily specify your railings, steps and balusters' paint and stain colors. With HGTV home design software you can: Build a model of your ideal home from the ground up. Upload photos of your current home's interior and do a virtual room makeover. Visualize design projects before investing time and money on labor, supplies and equipment. Watch HGTV How-To Video tips and get ideas from our experts. Select from an extensive library of 3D furniture, appliances and materials for your home's interior and exterior. Design in photorealistic 3D and even do a virtual walkthrough of your finished space. Build a Home from Scratch – Utilize the extensive Home Plan Library and customize your design. Select the home style, number of floors, rooms, materials, doors & windows, electrical & plumbing and even landscaping. Then, handle all the interior decorating yourself! Remodeling – Import existing plans directly into the software or use the Home Builder wizard to help design your new dream room! Plus, you can even generate blueprint-style plans to give to contractors. Room Makeovers – Whether you're remodeling a room or redecorating an outdated one, HGTV home design software is like having your own interior decorator in a box! Choose paint, stains, and fabrics from leading national brands. Select furniture, appliances, electronics and fixtures from our extensive 3D graphics library. Pick your favorite flooring and cabinets for kitchens and baths. And much more! Roofs in any shape or style Specify your roof's dimensions and style while experiencing your home in 3D. Remodeling Easily plan room additions, remodeling and other projects. Then see the results in photorealistic 3D! Even take a virtual "walkaround" your new space. 1. SKETCH Drawing new rooms and walls is as easy as clicking and dragging your mouse. Or get started even faster with wizards for virtually any project. Plus, you can even import existing plans straight onto the software. Walls: Easily draw interior and exterior walls that automatically connect. Doors: The door wizard easily adds a variety of door types – sliding, French, bi-fold, even garage doors. Windows: Add any type of window at any size, such as hung, sliding, bay, or louvered. 2. CUSTOMIZE Specify doors and windows. Then add cabinets, lighting, window coverings, flooring, paint and more. It's easy to design your entire project in 3D! Choose paint, stains, and fabrics from leading national brands. Select furniture, appliances, electronics and fixtures from an extensive library. Pick your favorite flooring and cabinets for kitchens and baths. And much more! 3. FURNISH Add office equipment and furnishings. Then render your design in photorealistic 3D - and your plan is complete! Automatically generate blueprint-style plans to give contractors a precise idea of how you want your remodel to take shape Photorealistic 3D Views: Using this comprehensive remodeling software, you will be able to view your new design in 3D. 3D Walkthrough: Create and take virtual tours throughout your finished room. Plus, easy zoom and navigation lets you see your space from all angles! *Contractor location service is offered purely as a convenience. Nova Development does not in any way endorse, recommend or guarantee the results of any particular contractor, and Nova Development suggests that you use your own discretion in engaging and supervising any such contractor. Extra Features 3D Real View™, plus Powerful Animation 3D Real View rendering adds light, shadows and reflections to a textured 3D view, making it possible to even record an actual tour through your living space that you can play back at any time. Design Your Home in Any Terrain Easily create hills and valleys, slopes and plateaus, berms and trenches. Do it all with powerful terrain modeling tools. Visualize your home's exterior in multiple lighting conditions. COST ESTIMATING Easily Estimate the Cost of Any Project Keep track of all materials needed for your project – right down to the very last nail. Easily export project estimates into Excel, plus even print lumber cut lists for purchase. Preview Your Home or Living Space with New Colors and Materials Includes a Complete Library of Paint and Materials Image Gallery With HGTV Home & Landscape's innovative photorealistic, 3D visualization capabilities, you can design your dreams then watch them come to life! Thousands of 3D graphic samples help you visualize and plan your brand new space. Just drag and drop into place! System Requirements Windows®XP, Vista® or 7 1 GB RAM DVD-ROM Drive Color monitor with 1024 x 768 display or higher Internet connection required to access online features (such as home plan templates)

What Home Design Software Does Hgtv Use

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