space planning

[Sean Hughes]

I'm going to be finishing my basement this winter and wanted to plan things out with SWMBO. Anyone have any recommendations on software to help plans things out from a layout standpoint?

Thanks

[Steve Clardy]

For a basement shop? or?

If a shop layout, go to Grizzly.com
Theres a free layout plan there

[Greg Koch]

Delta has "Shop Designer"...here: http://www.deltamachinery.com/index.asp?e=6075

[Sean Hughes]

sorry. I should have provided some more details. the room will actually be just more living space. kind of a playroom for the little one as well as a recreational area for the adults. TV area, pool table, wet bar, and partial bath.

[Lars Thomas]

I don’t have a recommendation for software, but whatever layout you come up with, consider laying out the final design with masking tape on the floor. We found that a very effective way to tweek the design in full scale.

[Cliff Rohrabacher]

I'm going to be finishing my basement this winter and wanted to plan things out with SWMBO. Anyone have any recommendations on software to help plans things out from a layout standpoint?

Thanks

Think Hardware as in a diamond.

[Don Baer]

Sean,
If you don't have it, download the free version of sketchup from google. It's easy to use and you will be able to do 3-d modeling, great program for what you want to do and you can't beat the price.

If you need a link you can get it from the design forum.

[Don Baer]

Here's the link.

http://www.sketchup.com/

[Sean Hughes]

Thanks for the help everyone. The creek is always a good place for answers!!!