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!