Here's are a couple of threads w/similar discussions.

Thread: Rhome:Chief architect versus the cheaper home version

Thread: How do you . . .

If you're looking specifically for free software, consider IKEA's planner (although many here say it's very limited & can be difficult to use...I don't think it works on Apples at all).

Others have used Google Sketchup. I don't remember how easy they've said it is to use or what options are available.

Rhome (and others) what do you mean by "you can likely find what you want for less money than the prices they list." Does that mean there is a better place to buy this Chief architect software than online? Where should I look? Thanks!

Google Sketchup is free. Helps to listen to a few of the online tutorials to get started. I used it to help with my design. Here's what I came up with.

I used Google SketchUp and really liked it. There's a bit of a learning curve but after a couple of hours (and watching some tutorials- definitely do that) I could do what I needed to. You can download lots of appliances and furniture to put in your model. I was also able to create the Stages sink we want to be sure it looks ok in our layout.

And the price is right. I have an architect friend who also uses SketchUp. So if you're motivated you can make it do a LOT.