Transferring floor plans to a PC ?

[Richard]

For some time now I have been trying to design my ideal home - a pet project of mine.
I can do all the floor plans & details on paper, no problem, but I am now contemplating transferring
those plans & ideas onto the computer. The problem is, I haven't a clue where to start or how I go
about doing this ? Can anyone offer some advice/instruction etc on the best way to achieve this ?
Bear in mind that, when it comes to technology, I am a complete novice. So, simple explanations please.
Thank's very much, in advance, for any help given.

[georgersweir]

I can't speak from experience, but the following is free software that will allow you to experiment and see whether it fits your requirements...

http://www.sweethome3d.com/index.jsp

[Bruce]

Also worth having a look at Google (now Trimble) Sketchup, a free download from www.sketchup.com

There's a large user community, and plenty of online examples of how to use it

eg

[chriso]

You can use microsoft visio to draw it on your computer if it's just floor plans you want.
Here's a sample I did for our bowling club for the health and safety people.

[Witterquick]

http://www.homestyler.com/

Not been able to spend much time with it, but this looks pretty good. google sketchup can be used too but that totally stumps me