Build a Virtual House With Online Blueprints

If you want to design the custom house of your dreams online, there are a variety of programs that allow you to create virtual blueprints. Some programs even have the option of creating 3D models of your house or allow you to customize interior and exterior design elements, such as paint colors and landscape designs. Most of the programs are easy for anyone to use and design cool house plans.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Inspiration
• Property Dimensions
• Internet Connection

Instructions

Advice for New Home Builders

1. Create virtual blueprints online at the Better Homes and Garden's "Arrange-a-Room" website. This online tool allows you to create a customized luxury house plans of one room or several rooms online. Drag the mouse across the virtual sketch pad to create walls and specify the room's dimensions. Users can easily drag and drop architectural elements such as windows onto the blueprint. Once you are finished designing your online blueprints, add furniture or accessories to complete the design.

2. Sign up for a free account on the Floor Planner website. Floor Planner allows you to create an online blueprint or virtual model of an entire house or specific rooms. The website's drag and drop tools make it easy to completely customize your online blueprints quickly. Once you are done with your virtual house, the website allows you to print your design or send it to others.

3. Use Google SketchUp to build a virtual house with online blueprints. Once you download the free program, you'll be able to design blueprints and 3D models of your home by pointing and clicking on different options. Every aspect of your home, from paint colors to landscaping schemes, can be completely customized. The program allows you to share your project with others or invite other people to collaborate on your project.

4. Create quick blueprint sketches on the Online Sketch Pad Website. The basic online sketch pad allows you to choose from different colors and line weights to make a rough sketch of a blueprint. You can also select various shapes and lines. The simple interface of the online sketch pad won't allow you to customize the dimensions of your home, but it does provide an alternative to sketching on a piece of paper.

References

• Better Homes and Gardens Arrange-A-Room

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Online Sketch Pad
• Floor Planner
• Google SketchUp