Anyone used a space planner?

5 years ago

I am almost at decision stage of planning for a single story house. I am keen to get the spaces clearly defined in the house -, ideas for the kitchen layout, general furniture layouts, bathroom layouts. I am struggling with this myself and my husband isn't any help either. I'm wondering has anyone here used a space planner and what value did you get from it? at what stage did you engage with them? also cost? is it worth it do you think?

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Anyone used a space planner?

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