Decorating your home without professional help can be daunting, but thanks to technology, you can skip hiring an interior designer and save a ton of money. Here are five free apps that can help you become a home decorating pro in no time!
ColorSnap Visualizer. This app matches any image you take with a corresponding paint color from the Sherwin-Williams collection. You can also paint a scene or a room with the pantone you chose, so you know how it will look before making a mess!
Like That Decor. This is furniture shopping made easy. Simply snap a picture of a furniture you are eyeing, and the app will show you similar pieces available on the market. If you're sold on an item, you can even buy it straight from the app, and it will be delivered right to your doorstep. Stores include Restoration Hardware, One Kings Lane, Anthropologie, Pottery Barn and Etsy.
Similarly, Ikea has its own app where you can also search for furniture pieces and shop directly. A cool new feature allows you to virtually place the furniture in your room to see how it will go with the rest of your things before buying.
Artfully Walls. Putting up family photos and artwork can be scary for a decorating amateur because it's a shame to drill holes on a newly painted wall, only to find out that your gallery is off center. Artfully Walls is a handy tool to help you with this task. Just take a picture of your proposed background, and input frames according to your measurements to see your virtual wall before deciding on your final look.
Not sure if your frames will be even and leveled? Download the iHandy Carpenter app, which has a bubble level bar professional carpenters always have in their toolbox.
Whether you're adding a new piece of furniture in your living room, repainting your walls, or simply moving things around, revamping your home on your own is easy with your smartphone.
