How to get the most out of home decor apps

by Bob Hummer 11/29/2022

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Ready to start your next home decor project? Designing and decorating your home is easier now than ever. With the latest apps on the market, you can plan out and organize your space conveniently on a room design app. 

Choose based on intention

Start by identifying what you wish to use the app for. Are you interested in furniture placement? Perhaps you’re considering repainting a room and want to know the best shade to match your decor. Choosing an app specializing in your needs helps you to get the most out of it. 

Does it utilize your floor plan?

When planning out the placement of your furniture, it’s important to keep the floor plan in mind. Some design apps offer the option to upload your floor plan. This allows you to get a better picture of how much space your furniture takes up. It also helps you figure out the best placement. 

Please note, many floor plan apps come with a free trial period. This allows you to see if the floor planner is up to par with your needs.  

Room planner versus room decorating apps

A room planner and a room decorating app sound very similar. However, they each serve a slightly different purpose. A room planner helps you organize and plan for a room you may already have. For example, you may have to redesign your bedroom. You can upload your floor plan, and move furniture around virtually. 

A room decorating app can be used to plan out and design spaces that don’t exist yet. You can bring your ideas to a drawing board per se, and bring your interior design ideas to life.

With the right apps, you can become your own interior designer. Make sure the app is compatible with your needs and utilizes floor planning. Check out some of the room designer apps on the app service of your mobile provider.

About the Author
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Bob Hummer

Bob Hummer brings a wealth of experience with him; a practitioner in real estate in Northern Virginia since 1978, a Life Member of both the Million Dollar Sales Club and the Top Producers Club with over 2,500 Satisfied Families and President, Prince William Association of REALTORS in 1991. His experiences range from helping buyers and sellers attain their goals; to renovating historic homes on Capitol Hill; to counseling and assisting homeowners facing the loss of their home due to foreclosure. Since 1996, he has presented his free monthly Home Buyer and Home Seller seminars at the Woodbridge campus of Strayer University. In June 2023 he completed the Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist course and was awarded the designation CPRES. His goal is to assist individuals who inherited real estate and wish to sell. A former "Military Brat" and a retired Air Force Hospital Administrator, Bob has made more than 26 moves during his life and is extremely familiar with all aspects of a family relocating - whether it is across the street or across the nation.