Interior design is more than just buying a new wallpaper or deciding whether the sofa goes to the left or the right side of the fireplace. According to csbc.uni.edu, interior design is when technical and creative solutions are applied to make a more aesthetic environment. These solutions should be functional and improve the quality of life, as well as the culture of the inhabitants.
But even though that description sounds overwhelming to the homeowner who wants to DIY, there actually a few pro tools that any novice can use. When it comes to deciding a new hue or paint color to fit the room, you can turn to user-friendly apps to help you out. These apps can give you an insight into how your room would look with a particular color - without actually painting it!
Take a look at some of the best apps you can choose from:
Visualize Color
This app comes in a user-friendly system powered by a popular paint brand, Glidden. You can opt to download the app or head over directly to their quick-use website. The system presents you with two options.
You can either choose from the paintable photos or upload your own. The pre-uploaded photos are composed of typical rooms in the house, like the nursery and dining rooms. You can play around and see how different color palettes and schemes look in the photos. The same goes for the photos that you choose to upload.
Coolors
This works a bit differently than Visualize Color. However, it's still an excellent choice for picking out the perfect color scheme for your room. The site automatically generates matching color palettes that you can use for a variety of purposes.
That means it's not only for home interior design but also for other purposes, such as makeup. It's an easy-to-use and functional color generator that gives you color combinations at every press of the spacebar.
Read also: How to Choose the Perfect Color for Your Bedroom
Canva
There are a variety of projects that you can do on Canva. One great way to use it is for your next interior design update. You can upload a photo from your favorite holiday trip, your favorite beach, or just any old photo.
After uploading, the site will provide you with a beautiful palette of colors based on the photo you chose. As a bonus, you can choose from any paint brand you like since Canva isn't associated with any paint brand.
Colorsnap
Colorsnap is another funded system supported by the popular paint brand, Sherwin-Williams. It can be downloaded from GooglePlay or accessed directly from web browsers. Just like Canva, it can also give you likable color palettes and combinations based on photos you upload. It's very easy to use.
In fact, you don't even need to download images from the internet. A simple URL is enough for Colorsnap to pick out beautiful colors for you. But of course, since it is powered by a paint and coat supplies brand, the system will automatically choose the closest paint colors offered by Sherwin-Williams.
