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Our next contest is Remodel/Addition! Share one of your designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect software product to create your original design. You have the chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in this contest. Discover how to enter and more through our blog: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-contest/ The entry deadline is May 14.

The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Kitchen, Bath and Interiors Design Contest. 1st Place – Leslie Ann Gali of Quest Cabinetry & Design 2nd Place – Christine Gauthier of Custom Built Design & Remodeling 3rd Place – Natalia Balic of Darling Concept & Design View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=ChiefArchitect&set=a.1314150834082397 We enjoyed viewing everyone’s design and want to thank you all for sharing with us and our community! Varying prize packages will be awarded.

Our next contest is Kitchen, Bath & Interiors! Share one of your designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect software product to create your original design. You have the chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in this contest. Discover how to enter and more through our blog: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-contest/ The entry deadline is March 12.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Chief Architect Software! The Holidays are a magical time of year to cherish time with family and friends. It’s a time to reflect on what’s important in life, be thankful, and treat others with kindness. We are very thankful for you, our customers, who help to make our products so successful. On behalf of Chief Architect, I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a wonderful Holiday Season.As we look forward to 2026, we are excited to announce several new software features to assist with your home design efficiency. We will begin with the February International Builder and Kitchen & Bath Show/Training in Orlando. At this show, we will be previewing our new version of Chief Architect. In August, we will host our annual Chief Academy Training event in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. This event is always a lot of fun where you can network with other users, attend training, meet our staff, and get an inside preview of upcoming products and features – I hope you can find time to join us!We truly appreciate your business and the time you take to help improve our products and services - thank you.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!Greg WellsPresident and CEOChief Architect Software

The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Residential Design Contest. 1st Place – Scott Phillips of Phillips Design Services 2nd Place – Chloe Cronk of Pacific Home Source 3rd Place – Adam Gibson View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1224877609676387&type=3 We enjoyed viewing everyone’s design and want to thank you all for sharing with us and our community! Varying prize packages will be awarded.

Our next contest is Residential! Share one of your designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect software product to create your original design. You have the chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in this contest. Discover how to enter and more through our blog: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-contest/ The entry deadline is November 13.

The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Remodel/Addition Design Contest. 1st Place – Dylan McGill of McGill & Co. Designs 2nd Place – Brian Friehe of VirtuActive 3D Drafting & Design 3rd Place – Efi Vogiatzi of Extension Factory View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1142653187898830&type=3 We enjoyed viewing everyone’s design and want to thank you all for sharing with us and our community! Varying prize packages will be awarded.

Home Designer 2026 is officially available! Learn about the new features and software options here: https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/whats-new/#whats-new-summary

We're excited to announce Home Designer 2026! This new version brings some powerful updates our community has been asking for—including: Real-Time Ray Trace Rendering – Instantly see stunning, photorealistic visuals as you design. Free Catalog Downloads – Access 3D Library content at no extra cost, straight from the software. Home Designer 2026 will be available through a flexible subscription plan—choose monthly or annual billing, whichever works best for you. Stay tuned—we’ll post a full list of new features after the official release. We can’t wait to hear what you think!

Our next contest is Remodel/Addition! Share one of your designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect software product to create your original design. You have the chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in this contest. Discover how to enter and more through our blog: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-contest/ The entry deadline is August 14.

The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Residential Design Contest. 1st Place – Rodrigo Duque Brito of Dubinett Architects 2nd Place – Jimmy Parker of Elaine Roberts Drafters and Designers 3rd Place – Hailee Kohler of Tracys Custom Homes View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1120335673463915&type=3 We enjoyed viewing everyone’s design and want to thank you all for sharing with us and our community! Varying prize packages will be awarded.

Our next contest is Residential! Share one of your designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect software product to create your original design. You have the chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in this contest. Discover how to enter and more through our blog: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-contest/ The entry deadline is July 10.

The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Kitchen, Bath and Interiors Design Contest. 1st Place – Caneisha Edwards of Master Edge Homes 2nd Place – Tiffany Chandler of Steller Construction 3rd Place – Karene Morgan of Soaring Phoenix Creative View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1094307769400039&type=3 We enjoyed viewing everyone’s design and want to thank you all for sharing with us and our community!

Our next contest is Kitchen/Bath and Interiors! Share one of your designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect software product to create your original design. You have the chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in this contest. Discover how to enter and more through our blog: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-contest/ The entry deadline is June 12.

The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Remodel/Addition Design Contest. 1st Place – Rebecca Langman of Revision Custom Home Design 2nd Place – Jorge Arreola of Greymark Construction 3rd Place – Doug Forbes of D. Forbes Design View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=ChiefArchitect&set=a.1072711848226298 We enjoyed viewing everyone’s design and want to thank you all for sharing with us and our community! Varying prize packages will be awarded.

Our next contest is Remodel/Addition! Share one of your designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect software product to create your original design. You have the chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in this contest. Discover how to enter and more through our blog: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-contest/ The entry deadline is May 8.

The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Residential Design Contest. 1st Place – Zachary Karimipour 2nd Place – Paul Mandrish 3rd Place – John M. Bzdel View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=ChiefArchitect&set=a.1050785200418963 We enjoyed viewing everyone’s design and want to thank you all for sharing with us and our community! Varying prize packages will be awarded.

Our next contest is Residential! Share one of your designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect software product to create your original design. You have the chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in this contest. Discover how to enter and more through our blog: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-contest/ The entry deadline is April 10.

The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Kitchen, Bath & Interiors Design Contest. 1st Place – Ksusha Olson of Titus Contracting 2nd Place – Matt Dowell of The Dowell Agency 3rd Place – Justin Neeley of Serenity Kitchen & Bath View all of the great submissions: We enjoyed viewing everyone’s design and want to thank you all for sharing with us and our community! Varying prize packages will be awarded.

Our next contest is Kitchen, Bath & Interiors! Share one of your designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect software product to create your original design. You have the chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in this contest. Discover how to enter and more through our blog: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-contest/ The entry deadline is March 13.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you, our community, for your unwavering support. May the warmth of the holidays illuminate your hearts and homes with joy. Our office is will be closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Chief Architect!

The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Residential Design Contest. 1st Place – Doug Forbes of D. Forbes Design 2nd Place – Jessica Chenier Bulman of Williams & Williams Designers 3rd Place – Design by Rodrigo Brito of Dubinett Architects View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.939992291498255&type=3 We enjoyed viewing everyone’s design and want to thank you all for sharing with us and our community! Varying prize packages will be awarded.

Our next contest is Residential! Share one of your designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect software product to create your original design. You have the chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in this contest. Discover how to enter and more through our blog: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-contest/ The entry deadline is November 14.

The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Kitchen, Bath & Interiors Design Contest. 1st Place – Leslie Remenek of No Place Like Home Designs 2nd Place – Arlie Naeher, Stephen Sturtz & Leslie Ann Gali of Quest Cabinetry & Design 3rd Place – Julie Roland of Julie Roland Design View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.899754162188735&type=3 We enjoyed viewing everyone’s design and want to thank you all for sharing with us and our community! Varying prize packages will be awarded.

Our next contest is Kitchen, Bath & Interiors! Share one of your designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect software product to create your original design. You have the chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in this contest. Discover how to enter and more through our blog: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-contest/ The entry deadline is October 10.