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15 Interior Design Apps You Need To Download Before Your Reno

These will make your home project SO much easier.

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There are a million and one things to think about when renovating a house — or even just decorating a room, for that matter. From color schemes to furniture layout, your head is probably spinning just trying to stay on top of it all. The good news? Help is here. Even if you're not ready to invest in hiring a designer (although psst—many are now offering virtual design services!), there's a whole slew of apps that can help you through the process—or just serve up some inspiration! Without further ado, these are some of our (and our designer friends') all-time favorite design apps. Get downloading...and then get redecorating!

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Obvious, but needs to be stated. When you don't know where to start, start with Pinterest. Not only can you scroll for tons of inspiration, but you can share boards with other members of your household (or your interior designer!).

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iHandy Carpenter

No toolbox? No problem. For $2, you can get a plumb bob, surface level, bubble level bar, steel protractor, and a steel ruler on demand.

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Charish

A favorite of designers and vintage lovers everywhere, Chairish is an easy platform for buying and selling (vetted!) furniture from all over the world. Once you score one good deal, we promise you'll be addicted!

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1stdibs

Like Chairish, 1stdibs is an online marketplace for vintage goods. Search here for authentic pieces of iconic furniture, with items running the gamut from midcentury modern to Art Deco and Rococo.

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Schumacher

The beloved design brand's app is a treasure trove for fabric and wallpaper designs dating back decades. Designers with trade accounts can use it to place orders, but any design enthusiast will enjoy browsing the archives—and finding inspiration for home projects.

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Wayfair

You likely already know Wayfair as a go-to source for just about every kind of furniture on the planet, and their app makes it super easy to shop by category, brand, style, or room.

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Houzz

CNN dubbed this the Wikipedia of interior design, so it needs to be at the top of your home decor app arsenal. It's got 16 million+ high-res images of interiors (and exteriors!), you can share the photos or annotate them, shop from over 10 million products, read reviews, save from featured sales, and even use the View in My Room 3D feature to see what products would look like in your space. Feeling overwhelmed? Use the app to search for a designer to hire!

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Havenly

This app will have your back when you're in desperate need of an interior designer, but have a tight budget. Pick a designer (or a quiz will match you with one), personalize your design and collaborate on ideas together, and then receive a visualization of your finished space. You can even shop a curated list of products.

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iHandy Level

Nothing says tacky like misaligned wall art. Make your space look as polished as possible with this app that helps you level, measure angles, check the verticality of a wall, or align furniture.

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Color Capture

If you see a color you love, snap a photo and this app from Benjamin Moore will you give suggested paint options to match it. It's got more than 3,300 paint colors in its rotation, so you're guaranteed to have options you'll love.

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Morpholio Board

This app is a go-to for interior design professionals. It blends mood boards, shopping lists, specs, and cut sheets into one, so project management becomes much more seamless.

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magicplan

Take a photo of your space and this app will turn it into a floor plan. You can even export them in PDF, JPG, and DXF to share with design professionals or real estate agents.

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Measured by Lowe's

Users can measure a space/object with their phone camera while using this app. You can also save the specs if you need to call on them quickly in the future.

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IKEA Place

Every IKEA addict needs this app. Now you can easily see if your furniture finds will look good in your space, without having to make the trek down to the store.

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BrightNest

If you have trouble staying organized when it comes to everything home, you need this app. It'll send you personal reminders, give you instructions for DIY projects, provide cleaning tips, and interior design ideas. BRB, downloading now.

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Hadley Keller Digital Director Hadley Keller is a writer and editor based in New York, covering design, interiors, and culture.

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