As technology progresses, we see the invention of many things that can assist us with the challenge of home design. In particular, a bunch of great interior design apps are now available for your smartphone, device or computer. Once downloaded, you can plan and design on the go, access the latest décor trends and keep much needed information in the one place.
These interior design apps are a must have for any home décor enthusiast— whether you’re a professional or hobbyist or just refreshing a room for the fun of it.
1. RoomScan Pro
How many hours have you spent searching for the original floor plan of your house? You’re sure you put it somewhere safe… never to be found again. This super simple app scans your room to provide you with the dimensions and a 3D model so you can effortlessly plan and source new décor to your heart’s content.
The RoomScan Pro app also offers augmented reality scanning or the ability to touch your phone against the walls to measure. It’s not only great for individual room planning, it also helps with exteriors and gardens.
2. Houzz
Everyone’s favourite interior design site, Houzz, also has an extremely handy app. It’s your ‘one stop shop’ for design inspiration and tips, a directory of professionals to help you get the job done and an online store with every kind of home décor product you can imagine.
3. Havenly
Create a perfectly balanced room with interior design tips
Havenly pegs itself as an interior design app for ‘real people’. As well as a range of personally curated products and photo technology, it also has the added bonus of offering live chats with professional interior designers. This app is great if you get stuck on something or need on-demand help and answers.
4. Photo Measures
Plan before you purchase to avoid costly mistakes
Photo Measures is a superb app that allows you to collate and save a variety of measurements on your phone. Store the dimensions and measurements for cabinetry, wall size, floor area and so much more. This is particularly useful when you are trying to decide what size furniture you can fit in your home and whether to go large with a statement piece of art.
5. Planner 5D
Use the Planner 5D online tool to create detailed home plans and interior design like a pro, without any professional skills.
Easily visualise how you want your room or home to look with this handy tool. Create the style of your dreams using their mammoth ideas library to create fabulous interior design. It offers a range of difficulty levels and you can even publish your dream project to social media platforms so your friends and family can join in the fun.
Rock an all white interior with a moody monochrome print
6. Live Home 3D
Anyone can be a home designer with the Live Home 3D app. It offers detailed floorplans and 3D renderings so you don’t have to overwork your imagine and can see exactly what the finished result will look like.
This interior design app allows you to ‘…walk through the interior, apply materials, arrange furniture and share the work among your devices.’ Plus, it has panorama image and viewing options, so regardless of the size or shape of your room you can still easily view it. You can also use the app across your phone, tablet and computer.
7. SmartDraw
SmartDraw is a multipurpose software for a range of applications that is designed for professional use. As part of their software, they offer a planning and drawing tool exclusively for interior design.
With hundreds of templates available, SmartDraw is a step up from most interior design apps and is aimed at the more professional or experienced home décor designer. But don’t worry, you can try it for free to see how you go.
8. Vogue Living
One of the most infamous home décor glossy magazines in the world is now available via an app! So you can have sensational inspiration at your fingertips wherever you go.
Promising a myriad of influences to inspire, along with cultural styles and trends, you can now get the magazine look in your own home or workplace. Furthermore, they also offer a thirty day free trial so you can ‘try before you buy’.
Create the luxe look at home with velvet furnishings and glamourous art
Do you have a favourite interior design app that we’ve missed? If so, let us know below. And don’t forget – now that you’ve planned your dream space, it’s time to add the finishing touch with beautiful art to pull your design together.
