Those who are thinking of calling in the services of a professional interior designer may want to think again. That’s because there are plenty of mobile apps on the market that can, if not replace a designer entirely, at least act as a virtual home design assistant. Here are some of the best of these home design apps on the market.
Houzz Interior Design Ideas – free
Those budding home designers looking to fan the flames of inspiration could do worse than this comprehensive option. This app contains a database of millions of high-resolution photos, and users can browse them by room, style and location. Think of it as clipping photos from high-quality design magazines – except there’s no clipping and no magazines involved.
Handy Level -- free
This is a bare bones app that doesn’t come with many features. What it does do is turn the average smartphone into a bubble level that is indispensible when it comes to hanging pictures around the house. It’s a handy tool for amateur or pro carpenters as well.
SnapShop Showroom – free
This is a visualizer that focuses specifically on furniture. All users need to do is snap a photo of a room with their smartphone, and then they can drag and drop furniture images into the space to see how it would look in real life. SnapShop Showroom has an ever-expanding database of furniture pieces.
ColorSmart by Behr – free
Getting the color scheme just right is a huge part of any home design project. Those who purchase their paint with Behr will find that this app takes a lot of the guesswork out of the process. The app allows users to browse and preview an extensive library of colors, photo match using a handy photo-match tool, save and share room ideas and access the nearest Home Depot store.
Mark on Call -- $2.99
This virtual interior design assistant can make re-design project much easier for those that know the square footage of their rooms. Users can create detailed visual plans utilizing a vast array of elements suited to every room in the house. The app also allows for color and wallpaper, and it’s possible to measure room points and add photos of fabrics and objects to the layout.
Interior Design -- $9.99
This iPad app may come with a hefty price tag, but that’s only because it boasts being the “world’s first interior design app.” Not only that, but it comes with just about every feature the user will ever need to render design projects and floor plans for his or her home. Folks can drag and drop furniture, paint and flooring from a database of thousands of objects and materials, as well as customize every inch of the layout. Once the necessary tweaks and changes have been made to the 2D floor plan, users can then render it in 3D and take a virtual walkthrough of their new space.
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