The Top 10 Home Renovation Apps You Need to Know About
Want to renovate or add to your property? Finding inspiration, let alone being able to visualize a certain colour or new type of floor, can be tough. Thankfully, there are plenty of apps out there designed to help you visualize, and stay on top of, your upcoming project. Some of the apps we list below are freemium, meaning they are free provided you don’t mind advertising content. Others can be bought for just a few dollars. Also, many are available on both Android and iOS phones, but some may only be available on one. Regardless, all of the apps below are worth listing - as you’ll soon find out.
1. Magicplan
This app is free with the option to make in-app purchases. Use it to create floor plans with measurements and angles, all through your phone’s camera. You can even export your images to other programs. So if your looking to knock through to make extra room this is the app for you.
2. Photo Measures
Want to renovate or add to your property? Finding inspiration, let alone being able to visualize a certain colour or new type of floor, can be tough. Thankfully, there are plenty of apps out there designed to help you visualize, and stay on top of, your upcoming project. Some of the apps we list below are freemium, meaning they are free provided you don’t mind the advertising content. Others can be bought for just a few dollars. Also, many are available on both Android and iOS phones, but some may only be available on one. Regardless, all of the apps below are worth listing - as you’ll soon find out.
This app is available in both free and paid versions, empowering you to snap pictures of your home and even save the measurements - which are embedded in the photos. This gives you access to your space and layout at a moment’s notice. Great to see what furniture may fit into your new extension.
3. Pinterest
This classic favourite always has been, and likely always will be, the most popular free portal to research and gather inspiration online. Pinterest is free with ads.
4. IKEA Place
Use this free app’s smart technology to visualized various IKEA products in your home and even similar furniture from other companies. If you are extending your family and looking to build a second story you can find loads of ideas here.
5. Sun Seeker
The sun can greatly influence the comfort of any home, and this app gives you an idea of how it will affect yours. Get a flat compass view + augmented reality 3D showcase that reveals the solar path, hour intervals, summer and winter solstice paths, equinox, sunset, sunrise, and beyond.
6. Homestyler Interior Design
What if you could turn your phone into a virtual “fitting room?” With this app, it becomes possible. Try out various décor items, furniture, wall colour schemes, and more - all from real brands. Gather crucial inspiration from other interior design projects, and discover evolving tips and trends.
7. Home Design 3D
This app helps you plan out your entire custom built new home, or renovate an existing one. Available in freemium and paid versions, this app offers professional 2D and 3D plans. If your looking to add a new room or second story extension this may be the app for you.
8. Mitre 10 Virtual Wall Painter
This one’s totally free, helping you to get a realistic visualization of what a room would look like with a new colour scheme. Compare and save results for future sharing or reference.
9. Home Harmony
This FREE home improvement app and visualizer lets you “paint” any room, without leaving a mess. Try out various floor combinations, no physical samples needed.
10. Color Harmony
While this free app contains ads, it can really make your life easier. Discover the perfect colours for your upcoming redecoration, and create a stunning palette accordingly.