●Punch! Home & Landscape Design 26 is here for Windows. Mac: version 22, ready for macOS Tahoe.
Try “Architectural Series”, “Copilot” or “Mac”.
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Design ideas, how-tos and release news for Punch! Home & Landscape Design, on Windows and Mac.
NOVATO, Calif. July 27, 2026 - Punch!® Software, a leading developer of Home Design and CAD software for over 25 years, today announced the release of the all-new Windows versions of its award-winning Punch!® Home &…
Redesigning a living space is more than just changing furniture or colors - it is about creating an environment that feels elegant, attractive, and welcoming at the same time. With the right balance of colors, lighting,…
Spring is the ideal season to breathe new life into your garden. With warmer temperatures and longer days, it’s the perfect time to design layouts, choose plants, and refresh your outdoor space. Whether you’re…
Spring is the ideal season to breathe new life into your garden. With warmer temperatures and longer days, it’s the perfect time to design layouts, choose plants, and refresh your outdoor space. Whether you’re…
Perfect placement of bathroom accessories is a defining element in creating a beautiful, luxurious, and well-organized bathroom. When accessories such as towel holders, soap dispensers, shelves, robe hooks, and mirrors…
A well-organized kitchen is essential for creating a modern and stylish home. When items are properly arranged and clutter is reduced, the kitchen feels more open, calm, and visually appealing. Modern kitchen…
A well-organized kitchen is essential for creating a modern and stylish home. When items are properly arranged and clutter is reduced, the kitchen feels more open, calm, and visually appealing. Modern kitchen…
Perfect placement of bathroom accessories is a defining element in creating a beautiful, luxurious, and well-organized bathroom. When accessories such as towel holders, soap dispensers, shelves, robe hooks, and mirrors…
Redesigning a living space is more than just changing furniture or colours - it is about creating an environment that feels elegant, attractive, and welcoming at the same time. With the right balance of colours,…
If you're looking to add more realism to your designs, the new Physically Based Rendering (PBR) texture packs are a great place to start. These downloadable packs include over 2,000 high-quality materials—wood, metal,…
NOVATO, Calif. June 5, 2025 – Punch!® Software, a leading developer of Home Design and CAD software for over 25 years, today announced the release of the all-new Windows versions of its award-winning Punch!® Home &…
Punch!® Software, a leading software developer of Home Design and CAD titles for over 25 years, today announced the release of new Windows versions for all of its award-winning Punch!® Home & Landscape Design software…
There are several compelling reasons to consider building green. One of the primary incentives is the potential to significantly reduce environmental impact. Green buildings traditionally consume fewer resources than…
Everything you need to know about creating an efficient workspace in your kitchen.
In today's blog we will show you how to create a spiral staircase, by converting a 2D shape, into a 3D stairs object
The Insert Point tool will allow you to add additional control points to objects that you can drag to resize and reshape.
There's nothing like snuggling up in front of a toasty fireplace, with a blanket. Seeing the flames dancing around as you smell the wood burning, and hear the crackling sound it makes.
Novato, CA – October 25, 2022 –Punch! Software, the leader in home design software for over 25years, announced today the release of its latest version of Punch! Home and Landscape Design.
Wainscot, is a decorative accent, that is usually made up of decorative boards or panels that extend partway up a wall. This also adds a protective feature to the walls.
Today we are going to make a “Gambrel Roof“ in Punch Software.
Punch Software “Pool Designer” explained.
On the Floor plan tab, click the Straight Stairway Tool, located on the toolbar.
Punch Software does include over 4000 plants; however we’ve probably missed a few, that you may need to better annotate your landscape design..
Punch Software Home Renovation
Importing additional materials into Punch Software
Punch Software “Converting 2D shapes into 3D objects
This option will allow you to create a 360° Cube Map of your current view, that can be shared online via the Punch! Online Viewer.
What’s new in Punch Software version 21
In this blog we will show you how to convert some of Punch Softwares 2D shapes located on the “Detail” tab, into 3D objects.
Punch! Home Design Software lets you import a digital photograph or a scanned image of your home and then create landscaping in front of the image.
The Floor tool that is included in Punch Software can be used to design objects other than floors or ceilings. Today, we will talk about a few of these alternative uses.
Adding a loft is a good way to transform your attic into a practical living area, or storage space.
Adding a dormer is a stylized roof addition which can improve its overall aesthetic appearance. Dormers are suitable additions for homes and businesses and will give your attic or loft living area additional space,…
Transom or transient windows are usually above the front door of the house.
One of the easiest of all home improvements, is adding a deck to your house.
he “Section Detailer” tool allows you to manually draw a 2D Image of, for example, how a foundation wall is built, or how a roof connects to the wall. The items will be drawn to scale.
A foundation plan shows the location and size of the foundation, and materials that are needed to construct it.
Punch Software “Align Toolbar” tool explained.
Punch Software “Elevation View” explained.
Punch Software “Room View” tool explained.
How to trace a floor plan in Punch Software.
Punch Software’s 3D cutaway tool.
Punch Software’s Room Addition tool.
Using Punch Software’s ProjecTape tool.
Uses for the “Visual Array” Tool In Punch Software.
How to add and modify columns, in Punch Software products.
How to use the Fillet & Chamfer tools, in Punch! Software.
Dimensions are used in architectural drawings in order to ensure that items such as walls, columns, doors, windows, openings, stairs, and other particulars are correctly located for construction.
In this blog we will show you a few uses for “Wall Accessories” tool.
How To Easily Add Cabinets In Punch Software!
In this example I used the “Ground Fill Reign” tool located on the “Landscape” tab, and drew in my flower bed.
Punch! Home Design Solution helps designers to create a deck or patio with a curved edge with a simple 2D shape and then converted into a 3D object.
Create Your Dream Home with New Punch! Enhancements.
Create Your Dream Home with New Punch! PowerTool 3D Custom Workshop Pro!!
Complete product line releases include dynamic Visualization and Rendering Enhancements, a broad set of new 3D design and editing tools, multiple 2D Detailing enhancements, additional home design content, and expanded…
Do more using handy tips from expert user Patricia Gamburgo, author of Learning Punch Software®: Training, Tools, and Tutorials.
Do more using handy tips from expert-user Patricia Gamburgo, owner of www.punchhelpers.com and author of Learning Punch Software®: Training, Tools and Tutorials.
Punch! Home Design Software version 11 titles introduce dozens of new features and enhancements for the user to have the ultimate experience to designing their dream home. ‘Tip #1 to a Perfect Home Design
Whether your home is small by design or by happenstance, it doesn’t have to feel cramped! Use these tips for designing your small space, so that your home has ample storage and feels like a home you chose, not one that…
Thinking about making a change to your current living situation? This guide takes your through the important differences between a rebuild and a remodel.
Use this common room size information when designing, building, or creating a new home (or restructuring your current one.
