bkaidufresne LLC

Tools & Resources

Curated tools for floor planning, visualization, cost estimation, and project execution. The ones I actually use or recommend to clients.

Floor Planning & Visualization

Map the space before you spend a dollar. These are the tools I reach for first.

  • Homestyler

    Free 2D/3D plans with community sharing and AR mode — Best for: Quick layouts, client walkthroughs. Free; credits for HD renders.

  • Planner 5D

    AI floor plan recognition with 8,000+ furniture items — Best for: Full house plans, 4K renders. From $5/mo.

  • RoomSketcher

    Live 3D walkthroughs with custom branding — Best for: Interior designers & agents. From $9.99/mo.

  • Floorplanner

    Best browser-based drag-and-drop layout tool — Best for: Fast browser layouts. Free tier; Plus $5/mo.

  • Cedreo

    Contractor-grade exterior + interior + landscape — Best for: Contractors & remodelers. Custom pricing.

Design & 3D Modeling

For when the plan needs to look real before it is real.

  • SketchUp

    Total creative freedom with AutoDesk integration — Best for: Architects & advanced designers. Free web; Pro $119/yr.

  • Foyr Neo

    50,000+ furniture models with AI-assisted design — Best for: Professional interior designers. From $29/mo.

  • HomeByMe

    Realistic renders with furniture from real brands — Best for: Styling & realistic ambiance. Credits-based; free tier.

Cost & Planning

Numbers that keep the project grounded.

  • bkaidufresne LLC Estimator

    Room-by-room remodel cost with materials, labor, and permits — Best for: Planning-level pre-construction budgets. Free.

  • Homewyse

    Zip-code-level cost data for common remodel tasks — Best for: Labor + material unit costs by region. Free / Pro subscription.

  • RSMeans

    Industry-standard construction cost database — Best for: Professional-grade estimates. Subscription.

Build & Specification

From selection sheet to jobsite.

  • BuildBook

    Client communication + selections + scheduling in one place — Best for: Remodel project management. Free trial; paid plans.

  • CoConstruct

    Selections, change orders, and client portal — Best for: Custom home builders. Subscription.

  • Chief Architect

    Professional-grade plans with construction documents — Best for: Semi-pro detailed remodels. $99–$199/yr.