I have found, though, that 2020 has done a fantastic job of developing its software over the years, both in terms of its ever expanding catalogue base and their ability to achieve beautiful renderings. There is a fine line between a beautifully rendered image and the amount of time it takes to achieve it – both of which are necessary to be profitable – which, at the end of the day, is kinda the point! Unfortunately, those bugs usually have a negative impact on my productivity. Like any software, though, there are inherent bugs that need to be fixed AFTER the initial new version is released. and have learned the hard way over those years that jumping on the new releases is a treacherous thing to do – even if the new features seem too good to wait for! I started with v6 and am now using v11.8. Most of these have been done using 2020 Design. I have been designing kitchens, baths and other spaces for about 15 years now. They love it, get excited/engaged, and I have a much better closing rate from this procedure. My MO (modus operandi) is to have the client sit with me while I give them their “HGTV Moment” and create their kitchen before their eyes, so they can see it in 3-D just like they do on the shows. I used to like Cabinetware, because of the customization, I was able to make on cabinets and STILL keep pricing on the products, but they were sold off to Planit, and I opted for the convenience of the masses. If they like it, with just a few clicks, I can give them a PRICE on these products in their design!

Once designed, I can show the client a 3-D rendering of their room that moves around and can make changes on the fly so they can see it immediately. As I’m designing a kitchen, it is putting the pricing along with any options selected, into a spreadsheet behind the scenes! The reason I like it is because it makes my work light.

My favorite design software is 2020… I guess I’ve just simply been assimilated!

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