Design is about simplifying the architecture and allowing the audience to focus on key areas that convey the designer's message. When it comes to designing your own project, there are many great resources available to choose online. Here are the best 3 tools to help you design and manage the project you've been dreaming of.
Pinterest
Pinterest is a simple to use and popular tool for keeping track of ideas and inspirations. it is a digital pin-board where users can "pin" photos and links to websites with great ideas. These pins are saved to your Pin Boards based on categories you create.
Perhaps you want to get some great ideas for sprucing up your backyard. You can search for 'Backyard Design' and get some original ideas and see photos. From these results you can 'pin' your favorites to one of your boards. It is then saved there for viewing at any time. You can also add your own notes to the pin when to save it. So, you've some great ideas, but now it is time to take those ideas and turn them into plans.
How do you do this?
By taking your Pinterest ideas and focusing them in Houzz, you will be able to turn your ideas into solid plans!
Now you get what exactly you want!
But how do you turn these plans into action? You need SketchUp.
There is no limit to what you can create with SketchUp. Use it to decorate your living room, remodel a kitchen, or anything else you can think of!
Perhaps you want to get some great ideas for sprucing up your backyard. You can search for 'Backyard Design' and get some original ideas and see photos. From these results you can 'pin' your favorites to one of your boards. It is then saved there for viewing at any time. You can also add your own notes to the pin when to save it. So, you've some great ideas, but now it is time to take those ideas and turn them into plans.
How do you do this?
By taking your Pinterest ideas and focusing them in Houzz, you will be able to turn your ideas into solid plans!
Houzz
Houzz is similar to Pinterest, but instead of saving your favorite images to boards, you save them to your Ideabooks. However, Houzz is very different from Pinterest because of these additional perks: with Houzz you can connect directly with professionals through projects and have your questions answered. You can also read reviews of local professionals to help you make informed decisions. Search by style, theme or application to focus your ideas.Now you get what exactly you want!
But how do you turn these plans into action? You need SketchUp.
SketchUp
SketchUp is a free downloadable software program from Trimble, powered by Google. It is powerful 3D modeling tool that is perfect for DIY(do it yourself) home design and remodels. The intuitive tools are easy to use and there are dozens of video tutorials to help get you started. SketchUp helps to visualize anything in 3D. Save money by designing your plans on your own!There is no limit to what you can create with SketchUp. Use it to decorate your living room, remodel a kitchen, or anything else you can think of!
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