Top 10 Decorating Apps
By Erin Loechner (from Design For Mankind) on April 7, 2011
Spring is in full bloom and summer is right around the corner. Time to freshen up your home, but where to start? Transform your home decor in a snap (click?) with these handy decorating apps -- all less than $10:
1. HomeSizerWhether you're planning a sun room addition or are simply shopping for a new area rug, Home Sizer takes the guesswork out of your space's square footage. Simply upload your rooms' measurements and watch the app calculate its total area dimension. Bonus? Save your measurements by room to multi-task on your next trip to IKEA!
Cost: $2.99
So, you've spotted your dream sofa that looks smashing in the showroom, but how will it look in your den? SnapShop Showroom overlays select products into your uploaded photo for the ultimate try-before-you-buy experience.
Cost: FREE
3. MoodboardPro
For the decorating-obsessed, mood boards are king. Create a virtual mood board with this handy app that displays product photos and color palettes on a lifelike cork board -- just like the pros! Sit back and watch your room come alive.
Cost: $9.99
4. LivingRoom
Need to re-orient your massive sectional and bring in additional furniture? Kiss your graph paper goodbye with this user-friendly space planning shortcut.
Cost: $4.99
5. ColorSnap
Looking for a shade of blue that perfectly reflects yesterday's afternoon sky? Upload any photo and watch Sherwin Williams color match a paint color (or entire palette!) perfectly inspired by the photograph. Genius.
Cost: FREE
6. GoodHousekeepingHome
Let's see how stain-proof that storefront sofa really is. A quick peek on this app will offer stain buster and cleaning tips -- plus a bonus home decor gallery to inspire your next makeover!
Cost: FREE
7. iHandyCarpenter
You've got dozens of picture frames to hang and not a level in sight. This app is a level, ruler and protractor (plus more!) all in one. Go ahead; trash that ugly old toolbox.
Cost: $1.99
8. RedLaser
Spotted the perfect dining room set while out shopping? Be sure you're getting the best deal around with this user-friendly app. Simply scan the bar code into your phone to search nearby stores for a better deal and additional stock information.
Cost: FREE
9. HouzzInteriorDesignIdeas
With over 100,000 images and 250,000 idea books in this eye candy app, you've got no excuse for an un-inspired room. Time to re-decorate!
Cost: FREE
10. Remodelista
Browse the homes of the pros, view stylish DIY ideas and gain tips for replicating the most beautiful rooms in the world -- all in one tiny, completely addictive app!
Cost: $2.99
What did we miss, friends? Any decorating apps that have saved your sanity? Share in the comment sections below!
=================================================================== Clever Girls Collective is a social media marketing agency founded by women who wanted to use their deep marketing experience and broad social network relationships for good. We know that women who engage in social media are some of the most authentic, connected, trusted, and vocal influencers -- not only online, but "in real life." Juggling an active Internet career with writing, speaking and consulting, Erin Loechner can be found at Design for Mankind, her art/design blog that was recently honored as one of the London Time's top 50 design blogs in the world. She currently hosts a renovation column on HGTV.com where she catalogs her experiences as an impromptu interior designer. Erin's work has been featured in Glamour, Lucky, Dwell, Readymade, Nylon, Print Magazine, Apartment Therapy, The Huffington Post, and she regularly contributes to Readymade Magazine.
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