Totally OT: Software for Interior Home Design?

[nipsmg]

I'm getting into a new condo soon, and it's got a finished basement I'm going to gut and re-do to make into a bar/arcade.  However there's a million and 1 ideas I have on how I want to do it ,  but I want to model it first and see how it comes out.  I know 3dsmax is always an option,but I've heard it's insanely complicated.  Truespace would probably be easier too, but is there any software (or add-ons for normal 3d packages) that are made specifically for this?

IF not, what's the easiest 3d modelling software to accomplish this?

Thanks in advance everyone.

--NipsMG

[DrewKaree]

So you are looking to do a 3d mockup of stuff you want to do, or are you just looking for something to help you in laying out your space, like a room arranger type software?

sending PM.

[nipsmg]

Looking to do a 3d mockup.  I unfortunately think I'm going to need 3d modelling software to do what I want to do, but basically I want to design and save the room, and try different textures (paint/brushed aluminum/plaster&brick) on walls and try different textures on the floor, etc.  I'm re-desigining the basement so I want to see how things are going to look before actually going and doing it.

[GGKoul]

I need something like this too... Anyone?

[CCM]

oddly enough I'm just starting to remodel my basement, and I would love some software like this as well...

[locash]

Give Autodesk Revit a try it's pretty intuitive and a free 30 trial can be downloaded here.  It's not a home owner application, it's for architects, but you could probably get what you need out of the trial period.

3D MAX is a great app, but far more than you need for this type of project.

[Sephroth57]

you could build your basement in legos in this program =P

http://www.blockland.us/blockland/index.asp?

[drunkatuw]

www.blender.org is a free 3D software program.  I plan on using it when I get around to finishing my basement.  A little warning though...it's got a steep learning curve.  Many users on avsforum.com use it to model their theaters.  I'd recommend finding some online tutorials to get started.