Autodesk Homestyler is free design software that allows you to take your interior design ideas and bring them to life. This program offers user friendly way to explore design ideas, layout floor plans, experiment with options and decorate with real products and finishes. After the creation process you can save, print or share your designs with social media. By:Sarah Paine, @sepaine
2. 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
3. WHAT WE WILL BE LEARNING
TODAY
Autodesk Homestyler:
What is it?
Why would I want to use it?
Where can I get It?
How do I use it?
4. WHAT IS AUTODESK HOMESTYLER?
Homestyler is a web based program
that helps you to create designs and
drawings in 2D & photo realistic 3D.
Program requirements: Internet access and
Adobe Flash Player
Andriod and iOS apps are available
5. 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.
6. 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
7. 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_Homestyler
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/adhomestyler/
Google+: https://plus.google.com/105187392361275660853/videos
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homestyler
8. WHERE CAN I GET IT?
Set Up Instructions
Step 1:
Click the
"Join Now"
tab
9. WHERE CAN I GET IT?
Set Up Instructions
Step 2:
Create a new
account -or- use
a social media
account
10. WHERE CAN I GET IT?
Set Up Instructions
Step 3: Edit Settings Options
Complete Your Profile Change Email or Password General & Measurement settings
11. 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.
12. HOW DO I USE IT?
Create
New
Design
Get
Started
14. 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
15. HOW DO I USE IT?
Adding Doors & Windows
Edit the
properties
of an
individual
object
Windows
Doors
16. 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 errors
Use the art board to temporarily
place elements as you work
on your design
17. 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