ONLINE HOME DESIGN SOFTWARE:

AUTODESK HOMESTYLERWith Sarah Paine

WELCOME & THANKS FOR COMING TODAY!About Sarah

EDU: Interior Design Degree from UNT

CAREER: Working for Parkway Construction & Architecture

PASSIONS: Helping People, Everything Design, Marketing & Blogging

BLOG SITE - sarahpaine.com

TWITTER - @sepaine

EMAIL - sarahe.paine@gmail.com

WHAT WE WILL BE LEARNING TODAYAutodesk Homestyler:

What is it?

Why would I want to use it?

Where can I get It?

How do I use it?

WHAT IS AUTODESK HOMESTYLER?

Homestyler is a web based programthat helps you to create designs anddrawings in 2D & photo realistic 3D.

Program requirements: Internet access and Adobe Flash Player

Andriod and iOS apps are available

WHY WOULD I WANT TO USE IT?Uses for this software include:

Looking at various floor-plan potentials for an interior remodel or a room addition.

Playing with kitchen-cabinet layouts to see what arrangement works best.

Arranging furnishings quickly and easily to get an idea of how to set up a room.

Creating accurate as-built drawings that you can access anytime you're out shopping.

WHY WOULD I WANT TO USE IT?Key Features:

Created by Autodesk (developer of professional drawing and design software)

No subscriptions or free trials to deal with

Initial designing is made simple with drag and drop options

Provides basic design elements that are customizable

Wide variety of furniture props to help you with your layout

You can save and print your designs

Cost of materials for select companies is available in the "shopping" tab

WHERE CAN I GET IT?

Download online at:Website: http://www.homestyler.com/home

Android App: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/autodesk-homestyler/kdmmkfaghgcicheaimnpffeeekheafkb?hl=en

iOS App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/homestyler-interior-design/id601137449?mt=8

Homestyler social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ADSK_HomestylerPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/adhomestyler/Google+: https://plus.google.com/105187392361275660853/videosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/homestyler

WHERE CAN I GET IT?

Set Up Instructions Step 1:

Click the "Join Now"

tab

WHERE CAN I GET IT?

Set Up Instructions Step 2:

Create a new account -or- use a

social media account

WHERE CAN I GET IT?Set Up Instructions

Step 3: Edit Settings Options

Complete Your Profile Change Email or Password General & Measurement settings

HOW DO I USE IT?Search

for Ideas

Look through the Floor Plan Gallery for inspiration and ideas. See a design you

like...copy the design and make your own modifications.

HOW DO I USE IT?Create New

Design

Get Started

HOW DO I USE IT?Design Phases

Dropdown menu

HOW DO I USE IT? Start by creating rooms

• Start by placing a basic room shape

• Expand the room with additions

• Place interior walls • Add interior doors or openings

• Click on a wall to see its dimensions, you can edit the wall in the info/size option

HOW DO I USE IT?

Adding Doors & Windows

Edit the properties

of an individual

object

Windows

Doors

HOW DO I USE IT?

Furnish the Rooms

View your design in 3D to better understand the space and relationships b/w objects

3D also helps you to find errorsUse the art board to temporarily

place elements as you work on your design

HOW DO I USE IT?

Decorate with Colors & Materials

Add paint and other wall materials in 3D Mode

Hold Ctrl key to apply color to a single wall