6 Apps that are essential to visualising your new home interior projects
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When decorating and renewing our interior design, sometimes that enchanting vision we have in our heads - disappointingly - just doesn't translate that well in reality. With technology tools, we can avoid such mistakes by experimenting and virtually visualising how our ideas will look in our spaces - all from the comfort of our homes - before implementing them.
Here are 6 handy apps you cannot live without when visualising your new home interior projects
With this app you are able, virtually, to test all the stunning paint choices from Dulux's colour and product range and appraise how each appears on your walls until you have found the ideal colour palette for your home.
Availability: Android and iOS.
Download: https://www.dulux.co.za/en/articles/dulux-visualizer-app
The Novolam Collection
The Novolam App, a 'virtual showroom' for kitchens, bathrooms, offices and cupboards, lets you explore and experiment with Sonae Arauco's stunning array of fantasies and finishes on decorative wood-based panels in the Novolam décor collection. Images are in full screen and you can even share your great ideas with friends through various digital platforms. A gallery of inspiring images is included to excite you!
Visit: https://sonaearauco.co.za/
Availability: Android and iOS.
Download: https://sonaearauco.co.za/tools/app/
Homestyler Interior Design Tool
Homestyler is a FREE interior design and decorating app which allows you to view the latest interior design trends and get useful tips and decorating advice from their "home design community". You can build a floor plan in 2D, design from a vast range of its featured home furniture, decorations, art accessories and lighting fixtures from world-famous brands and even scale these to judge how they fit your floor plan. Your inspirational virtual interior decorating ideas can also be shared on "Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Houzz, Twitter and other social media profiles."
Visit: https://www.homestyler.com/
Availability: Android and iOS.
Download: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/homestyler-interior-design/id601137449 &
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.autodesk.homestyler&hl=en_ZA&gl=US
Live Home 3D
This app is ideal for creating detailed floor plans and 3D renderings on iOS, iPadOS, macOS or Windows 10 platforms. Precise layouts and furnished rooms are quick and easy to generate. Your layout can then be easily shared and edited on other supported devices.
Visit: https://www.livehome3d.com/
Availability: iOS, iPadOS, macOS or Windows 10
Download: https://www.livehome3d.com/
DécorMatters
Using augmented reality (AR), DécorMatters lets you design your room. You take a photo of your room and virtually add 3D furniture items and design elements to your room to judge their fit and appeal. Items featured are from popular international stores like Crate & Barrel, IKEA, Target, Overstock, West Elm and Ashley, and are purchasable from within the app. DécorMatters offers in-app messaging and free feedback and suggestions from its interior designers.
Visit: https://www.decormatters.com/
Availability: iPhone and iPad
Download: https://www.decormatters.com/
Houzz Home Design
The Houzz Home Design is a free app which includes architecture, interior design, decorating, landscape design, and home improvement. It has millions of high-resolution photos which can be filtered by room, style, budget, size, colour or a combination of these. It uses augmented reality (AR) so that, in 2D, you can view and evaluate the look and fit of these items in your home. You can also purchase featured items, if they show purchasing details, from within the app.
Visit: https://www.houzz.com/
Availability: iOS and Android.
Download: https://www.houzz.com/mobileApps
Take the risk out of making any renovation and redecorating mistakes by planning and visualising. Now you can experiment and play to your heart's content with these interior design apps.
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Author: Lisa