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What are the best furniture designing softwares?

4/29/22       
Frank K. Solomon  Member

Could you suggest some furniture design software?

4/29/22       #2: What are the best furniture designi ...
Dave Edgerton  Member

A pencil and ruler is best followed by sketchup.

4/29/22       #3: What are the best furniture designi ...
RichC

Are you asking about shelving units and casework, or chairs, beds, and desks?

4/30/22       #4: What are the best furniture designi ...
Max Velin Member

Thank you for the programs. I will try to figure out how to use them.

5/4/22       #5: What are the best furniture designi ...
Jeff Member

Website: http://roltgenswoodworks.com

Sketchup.

5/7/22       #6: What are the best furniture designi ...
Dave Sochar Member

Website: http://acornwoodworks.com

1/8” graph paper, architect's scale and mechanical pencils from .03 to .08 micron leads.

I made it for over 50 years with no more kit than mentioned. Tried digital drawing several times, and it was too slow and difficult.

5/15/22       #7: What are the best furniture designi ...
Tom Gardiner

Those are some damn fine leads you use David!
I agree with paper and pencil, albeit a .7mm lead. A computer screen is not a great medium for ascertaining good proportion and the act of drawing sketches helps to quickly evolve an idea into a concrete design.
Further, scale models go a long way when you are trying to refine an organic shape that is not revealed well with orthogonal views.
I do jump from hand drawn or drafting table to V Carve pro to machine parts on the cnc - this includes scale models. It is not a great program for free form drawing or 3d but it will transform sketches to parts easily.

5/16/22       #8: What are the best furniture designi ...
David Wildman

Fusion 360 by Autodesk. It is a fully parametric 3d modeling software. There is a learning curve just like any other software, but there are plenty of youtube tutorials. My advice is learn the basics, and then when you hit a roadblock, go to youtube to learn the solution. Don't try to learn everything at once. It will be overwhelming. I use the software frequently, and I still only use maybe 20% of what it is capable. Nice thing about Fusion is that you can use it for CAM if you are running a cnc. I recently used the software to design a curved range hood, and then flattened the parts out and cut then on the cnc. When I went to architecture school it was Tsquares and lead holders. I still sketch things by hand, but 3d modeling allows you to to do so much I wouldn't want to go back to drawing by hand. If you are a 'maker', you can get the software for free for a year I think. I think I pay maybe $350/yr and its worth it. My 2 cents.

6/16/22       #9: What are the best furniture designi ...
jamien Member

i have used sketchup for years to design everything from multi-familyhomes to tiny boxes. i use it most days now for architectural and furniture design work. i have also limited experience with autoCAD/archiCAD. if i were starting over i'd learn to use those for architectural work. Since i regularly deal with fussy architects, and clients that are not necessarily going to stop by the shop to look at furniture, the Layout part of sketchup is important to send legible plans out - often several iterations. Minor changes are easier in a CAD program than a hand drawing.

For just furniture sketchup is fine. It has a big advantage for starting out and the intuitive design process. it has limitations in how it is not vector based and segments any curved surfaces. this is even more problematic for sending out files for machining - this happens to me on every .dwg i send out for custom cutters. i have not used sketchup-cnc software, and if that is going to be heavily used i would look at alternatives if your furniture will have any non-straight lines.

That said, when i do custom furniture i take my CAD drawings to the shop and do full size drawings or mockups. It is a rare case when i built exactly to the drawings; furniture always need a bit of alteration to look graceful. but that is for one-off custom pieces.

11/30/22       #10: What are the best furniture designi ...
Ian

I use Megacad 3d . I can break the components down singularly, send them to the CAM and then the machine. Great shop drawings too.

Click the link below to download the file included with this post.

CLERGY_CHAIR_2.pdf

1/24/23       #11: What are the best furniture designi ...
Sushmita Roy  Member

Website: https://professional3dservices.com/

SketchUp, CAD Pro Furniture Design, Fusion 360 are some of the software programs I recommend for designing the furniture models. Here is the list of furniture design software for your further reference.

https://professional3dservices.com/blog/furniture-design-software.html

2/26/23       #12: What are the best furniture designi ...
Chippy1987 Member

I've used a few of these, some are paid, and some are free.

- Vectorworks
- CAD Pro
- SketchUp
- Fusion360
- Shapr3D

My top choice remains SketchUp due to its ease of use. There is a joining fee, but you can select the package that suits your needs and budget.

3/10/23       #13: What are the best furniture designi ...
Faij Mahar Member

Website: https://sturdybusiness.com/

SketchUp - This is a widely used 3D modeling software that can be used for designing furniture, interiors, and more. It's intuitive and user-friendly, making it a great option for beginners.

Blender - While primarily used for animation, Blender can also be used for furniture design. It has a steep learning curve but is very powerful and flexible.

SolidWorks - This is a professional-grade CAD software that's often used for product design, including furniture. It's more expensive and complex than some of the other options on this list, but it's also more powerful.

Fusion 360 - This is another CAD software that's great for designing furniture. It's more accessible and affordable than SolidWorks, making it a popular choice for hobbyists and small businesses.

Sweet Home 3D - This software is specifically designed for interior design and can be used for creating 2D and 3D floor plans, as well as furniture design.

These are just a few of the many furniture design software options available. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses, so it's worth trying out a few to see which one works best for your needs.


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