Whether you're fixing up a fixer-upper or want to make some minor changes to your house, home renovation can be daunting.
Between materials, tools, and labor, even minor renovation costs can add up quickly. Fortunately, several helpful apps are out there to make the process easier. Here are some of our favorites:
- Home Design 3D
- Houzz
- Magicplan
- iScape
- ProjectColor by Home Depot
- Wayfair
- Ikea
- Photo Measure
- HomeZada
- Home Improvement Calcs
1. Home Design 3D
Home Design 3D is the perfect home renovation app for anyone who wants to remodel a room or design their entire home. The app is compatible with mobile phones, tablets, Macs, and PCs, so you can work on your home design no matter where you are.
Home Design 3D allows you to create multiple floor plans in both 2D and 3D, add decor, and include the furniture you’d like. You can also experience your home design using the 3D real-time visualizer.
Once you’re finished designing, you can export the plan and share it. Whether you're starting from scratch or just looking to redesign a few rooms in your home, Home Design 3D is the perfect tool.
2. Houzz
This app has it all — from hiring a contractor to shopping for furniture. As a free, all-in-one solution, Houzz gives you ideas and tips, as well as allows you to design your rooms using virtual reality.
With more than 20 million images, you can find inspiration for how you want your new renovation to look. You can also make nearly any purchase necessary for both design (choosing from over 10 million items) and renovation (choosing from over 2.5 million professionals).
Plus, you can even get feedback from one of the experts on the app. This home renovation app is truly a one-stop-shop.
3. Magicplan
Magicplan is every home renovation business' and DIY renovator’s dream app. You can take and store pictures, floor plans, and even create estimates all in one place.
Better yet? This app actually allows the user to use the phone camera to create an interactive floor plan.
This app even allows you to use your logo; you can convert your projects and designs as a PDF and share them right away. So if you are in the home renovation business or looking to start, this is a great app for you.
4. iScape
The outside of your home is just as important as the inside, and if you’re looking to uplevel your landscaping, this is the app for you. Even if you are inexperienced at landscaping, but looking to upgrade your curb appeal, iScape will likely be a great fit.
You can either use the AR feature or upload pictures and add trees, plants, and shrubs to see precisely what you want. iScape even allows you to purchase the plants you've chosen through the app, so it’s an absolute dream for the DIYer.
5. ProjectColor by Home Depot
Though a subtle change, many of us know that paint color can completely change the look and feel of our interior (and exterior) spaces. With the power of technology, you no longer need to rely on a series of small square swatches tapped on a wall to determine the right color to choose.
ProjectColor by Home Depot allows you to virtually see how different paint colors will appear on your interior or exterior walls. The app goes even further to provide inspiration, recommendations for matching or coordinating colors, and finally, the ability to order the exact paint color you choose.
6. Wayfair
Gone are the days where you need to commit to making expensive furniture purchases prior to seeing how the piece will look in your home. Enter: Wayfair - Shop All Things Home.
While updating the look and feel of your home during a home renovation, it stands to reason you’ll also want to make some furniture updates. With the Wayfair app, you’ll be able to see how a piece will look in your room with the 3D View in Room and Room Planner to confirm your choices.
Of course, you’ll also be able to save your favorite Wayfair furniture and easily order it (and track your delivery too).
7. IKEA
Similarly, the IKEA Place app will allow you to virtually try out potential furniture options. No longer will you have to peruse each setup in an IKEA store.
Once you find the piece(s) you love, simply order via the app or find it in stock at a local store.
8. Photo Measures
No matter what your home renovation goals, chances are you’ll need accurate measurements at some point. Whether you’re replacing cabinetry, placing new furniture, or completely replacing your bathroom, you’ll need to know clear measurements to make decisions.
Photo Measures can help. Using a simple image, this app will be able to tell you exact distances you’ll need to know.
9. HomeZada
Looking to stay financially organized with your home renovation? Look no further than the HomeZada app.
As you well know, home renovation costs can add up quickly, so this app is here to manage your updates from a financial standpoint.
With HomeZada, you can plan your renovation, budget, hire any necessary contractors, and track your renovation progress. The app will also help estimate how your upgrades will increase your home’s value.
Even more helpful: this app will even track and organize your home expenses, including insurance costs and property taxes.
10. Home Improvement Calcs
When you’re getting started on a new home improvement project, there’s a lot of math involved. With Home Improvement Calcs, you’ll take the guesswork out of the calculations.
With over 250 common home improvement calculators, you’ll be able to quickly see everything from how much lumber you’ll need for an upcoming project to common wrench conversions.
If you plan on making improvements or renovations to your home any time soon, don’t start without the app(s) that will help you through the process.
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