Add Value To Your Home Using Apps

By Sam Fox

Whether you are comtemplating a complete home makeoveror merely wanted some ideas to improve your nest, ther is an app for that – many actually.

Apps That Will Change The Way You Decorate

Envision all of your home improvements, in just a few taps.

Color Capture

Free, available for iOS and Android

Best Paint Color Picker

For those always inspired by colors on the go, snap them with Benjamin Moore’s Color Capture app, and it’ll produce its matching paint color, along with coordinating shades that you can save and pick up swatches of later. Users note that the real paint color is usually a little darker than the app’s display, but it’s a great jumping-off point to get to the perfect hue.

Chairish

Free, available for iOS

Best for Unique Antiques

If you have your heart set on a particular vintage piece to complete a space, your best bet in actually obtaining it is by using the Chairish app. A dedicated buyer-and-seller’s marketplace for high-quality, pre-loved furniture, Chairish lets you browse, save, message, and buy, all in one beautifully designed interface.

BrightNest

Free, available for iOS and Android

Best Organization Hub for the New Homeowner

Keeping house can be a challenge. For those who need a friendly nudge to stay on top of the weekly or seasonal chores, this app lets you create a personalized base for all of your reminders, tasks, and how-tos. Chock-full of thousands of DIY cleaning, repairing, and even organizing ideas, it equips you with the know-how to tackle any tedious task.

ColorSchemer

Free, available for iOS

Best for Planning Your Pad’s Palette

For some, there may be no such thing as too much color… but you still don’t want to have a decor color story that rambles on and on. Hone in on the best home hues with ColorSchemer, a social community and creative platform that’ll help you focus in on the core colors to decorate around.

 

Etsy

Free, available for iOS and Android

Best For Supporting Independent Makers

So ubiquitous in the decor sphere, it almost needs no explanation. But for all handmade, bespoke, or one-of-a-kind accessories, Etsy is the go-to shopping destination. Get personalized recommendations in your feed based on items you’ve liked, check out sellers’ reviews, and buy a totally unique home treasure in just a couple of taps.

Houzz Interior Design Ideas

Free, available for iOS and Android

Best For Virtual Redesigning

This handy app from Houzz lets you try out various furniture items in pictures of your own space, before you make the investment — if you love it, you can purchase the pieces through the app! Users love the professional resources available to inform their future renovation plans and to help hone in on the style that speaks to them.

iHandy Level

Free, available for iOS and Android

Best Digital Tool

One of the more basic picks, but a total must when it comes to hanging shelves or art, iHandy level is a super-sensitive digital device to ensure that everything in your home hangs straight.

The Home Depot

Free, available for iOS and Android

Best Online and In-Store Shopping Experience

Shopping apps are nothing new, but the ones that go above and beyond the mobile version of the website are to be applauded. Home Depot’s app not only lets you shop and ship large items that might be a pain to pick-up in person, but it also has an in-store GPS, so you can locate a very specific item in no time at all.

Jo-Ann

Free, available for iOS and Android

Best For Crafting Coupons

The craftiest of bargain shoppers are already well aware of Jo-Ann’s amazing weekly sales. For the uninitiated, let’s just say, there’s hardly any reason to ever buy full-price at this amazing store. Use multiple digital coupons in a single trip to save big on your next DIY endeavor.

MagicPlan

Free, available for iOS and Android

Best for Creating a Floor Plan

For those in the midst of a renovation or redecoration, the MagicPlan app lets you keep all of your home’s measurements literally in your back pocket. Users say it might take a few tries to get the hang of inputting the information, but the app’s intuitive design and easy instructions make it a total must-have for the in-progress home.

Pinterest

Free, available for iOS and Android

Best for Finding Inspiration

With essentially the same interface as the desktop site, the Pinterest app is super fun and easy to use. It lets you curate endless moodboards to bookmark future craft projects, furnishing purchases, or simply #decorgoals.

Zillow Digs

Free, available for iOS

Best for Home Remodeling

Zillow Digs is a fabulous resource for the first-time renovator. Gather inspiration from real people’s home makeovers, get cost estimates for the project you’re planning, and source the products to get it done, right from the app! A community of homeowners and design professionals is available to exchange advice with you.

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