Today’s quick-paced and technology reliant world has opened new doors to the design community. While once interior designers were restricted, they are now armed with tools and information never before imagined. As technology continues to evolve, so do interior design trends. App developers are finding ways to advance both designer and client services in a form that is easy to keep track of and readily available on-the-go.
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Best Apps For Interior Designer
- SketchUp
SketchUp is the most comprehensive free 3D design software you’ll find on the web, says Cory. This powerful home design tool is immersive enough to make it seem like you are moving through your future home, while being flexible enough to make it feel as if you’re working with pen and paper.
The free version is perfect for hobbyists, while the pro version is more suited to professionals in architecture, construction, engineering and commercial interior design.
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Whether you’re building an extension for your home, a treehouse, or conceptualising your debut on Grand Designs, the thoroughness of this software will help you bring every aspect of your design to life.
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Best Free Home and Interior Design Tools, Apps and Software
- Floorplanner
Floorplanner lets you design and decorate your space in 2D and 3D, which can be done online and without having to download any software. While its interior decorating function is an excellent feature, the strength of this tool lies in its functionality as a floor planner. Then, once the floor plan is completed, you can switch view and decorate the space in 3D mode.
It’s simple to use and easy to get the hang of, so if you’re after something that doesn’t require a steep learning curve, Floorplanner is a good choice.
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Best Free Home and Interior Design Tools, Apps and Software
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- SmartDraw
SmartDraw is another powerful tool in the world of floor planning. It’s easy enough to learn so no one is excluded from using it, while being advanced enough to facilitate intricate designs for more advanced designers.
With a seemingly endless selection of furniture, cars, building materials and thousands of templates and floor plan examples, you’ll be able to explore an infinite amount of possible designs and layouts for your new space. The only downside to this tool is that it’s only free for the first seven days, so if you plan on using it for longer or for multiple projects, it may be worth the upgrade.
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best free home and interior design tools, apps and software
- Planner 5D
Planner 5D is the best-looking home design tool. Like the free version of Sketch Up, this tool is immersive, which means you are able to explore your design with your feet virtually on the ground.
With Planner 5D you’ll be able to start from scratch or use a template which is perfect for throwing together a quick floor plan if you don’t have the time or don’t want to make a complex design. What’s especially great about this software is that it works on iOS, which means you can create plans on your phone or iPad while you’re on the move.
Getting started couldn’t be easier. Start by adjusting the floor shape, size, materials and colours. Then add furniture and accessories, switch to 3D and add windows and doors. Add a second floor if you want to, and then the roof. The only downside is that if you want to use the in-app furniture, it can get expensive for anything other than the most basic beds, chairs or sofas.
All aspects of the design can be changed in terms of colour and texture and, when you’re ready to share your plans, it can be printed in a photorealistic format.
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Best Free Home and Interior Design Tools, Apps and Software
- HomeByMe
HomeByMe is one of Cory’s favourite home design tools. As far as we can tell, it’s genuinely free throughout and so are all its features. The way it works, is brands add their products to its catalogue, which means you’ll be using actual products to furnish and decorate your home. The perks of this is that you’ll be able to plan your design through to the very end and have access to the actual furniture and decorations you used to create your space imaginatively.
Like with Planner 5D, you’re able to switch from 2D to 3D after you’ve finished your floor plan and designed the look and feel of each room. Or, you can start with the décor and hit ‘summary’ and the software will produce a floor plan with all your furniture and appliances in the right places.
Best free interior design software
Sweet Home 3D
Sweet Home 3D is an open-source app that helps you draw the plan of your house, arrange furniture on it, and then see the 3D results. You can download it or use it in a browser; video tutorials and a tips and tricks section help you get quickly up and running.
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SketchUp
SketchUp, created by Google, remains a favorite for homeowners and hobbyists. The free version is powerful for personal use. You’ll find plenty of online tutorials and even free workshops from various sources to help you learn the software.
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Floorplanner
Floorplanner is a browser-based subscription plan that has a free and basic version to help you draw every type of floor plan you may need. The basic plan includes a full library of over 150,000 3D items you can find using search categories. Images in the free plan will be lower quality (SD quality, 960 by 540 pixels), but you can use its credit system to upgrade them to full HD without having to sign up for a paid subscription.
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Cedreo
Cedreo’s 3D software is designed for designers and architects, but homeowners can take advantage of its free plan with limited items that you can use to create your renderings. Create a photo-realistic rendering. Draw your floor plan, furnish, decorate, and customize walls and floors.
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HomeByMe
You can dream, right? With HomeByMe, draw up 2D floor plans and outfit them with 3D pieces from favorite brands, such as Crate & Barrell, Pottery Barn, Wayfair, Magnolia, and much more. Enhance your project with HD images. If you dare, get feedback from the HomeByMe community to get the most out of your project.
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Roomstyler 3D
Roomstyler 3D’s drag-and-drop site is so easy to use that, once you click and open the page, there’s a floor plan all ready for you to start filling in. You can start from scratch or take a photo and fill it in that way.
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DreamPlan Home Design Software
DreamPlan Home Design Software has a free 3D and 2D version of its home design software available for non-commercial use. Use it for floor plans, landscaping, garden design, interior design, and to create additions for remodeling projects. Plus, enjoy the large furniture and texture libraries.
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Planner 5D
This company says it built its software, Planner 5D, for amateurs, so you know it’s easy to use. Simply click on “Try it for free,” and you’ll open up a floor plan to start using right away, either created from scratch or using a template. With HD visualization and 2D/3D modes, you can’t lose with this software.
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