Home design and interior decorating apps can be a total lifesaver… Especially when you’re trying to figure out how to make the most of a small space, or just want some new ideas. And luckily, there are tons of them to choose from!
In this article, we’re going to break down our top 28 favorites – most of which are free (or really cheap) on both iOS and Android! Looking for inspiration for your clients’ projects? Want to renovate your own home?
Either way, we’ve got you covered. So, let’s get started!
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28 Best Interior Decorating Apps
Here are our top 35 favorite interior decorating apps – most of which are free (or ridiculously cheap) on both iOS and Android!
App #1: Pinterest
Free for iOS and Android.
If you’re not already on Pinterest, you need to be. It’s one of the most popular interior decorating apps out there – and for good reason! You can find everything from small space hacks to luxurious home decor ideas.
Plus, it’s super easy to use. Simply create an account (or log in with your existing one), and start ‘pinning’ away!
App #2: SketchUp
Free for iOS (basic plan), $119.99 for SketchUp Go.
SketchUp is a great app for both professionals and amateurs alike. It allows you to create detailed three-dimensional models of just about anything – including homes!
If you’re renovating your own home, SketchUp can be a great way to get an idea of how everything will look before you start tearing things out. Plus, it’s really fun to use!
App #3: Autodesk AutoCAD®
Free 7-day trial for iOS and Android. AutoCAD Web then available from $9.99/month to $99.99/year.
You may have noticed that SketchUp isn’t available for Android users. But if you’re looking for a similar app, Autodesk AutoCAD® is your best bet.
AutoCAD allows you to create detailed two- and three-dimensional drawings of just about anything – including homes! And, like SketchUp, it’s really fun to use.
App #4: Chairish
Free for iOS and Android.
If you’re looking for furniture or home decor, Chairish is the app for you. It’s an online marketplace where you can buy and sell everything from vintage furniture to art. Plus, it’s super easy to use. Simply create an account (or log in with your existing one), and start browsing!
App #5: IKEA Place
Free for iOS and Android.
Want to see how a piece of furniture will look in your (or your client’s) home – before spending any money? IKEA Place is the app for you!
IKEA Place allows you to virtually ‘place’ pieces of IKEA furniture in your (or your client’s) home, so you can see how they’ll look before you buy them. Simply choose a piece of furniture, and use your camera to ‘place’ it in the room. IKEA Place will then show you how it looks!
App #6: Houzz Interior Design & Remodel
Free for iOS and Android.
Houzz Interior Design & Remodel is a great app for both professionals and amateurs alike. It’s packed with millions of high-quality photos of home interiors, so you’re sure to find inspiration for your next project. Furthermore, you can shop for and even buy products for your own home, directly from the app!
Another benefit of using this app is that you can connect directly with over 3 million home improvement experts, such as architects, interior decorators, general contractors, etc. If you’re a professional designer, these are all people you can potentially add to your network! And if you’re not, these are professionals who can help you bring your home renovation to life!
App #7: Floorplanner
Free for Android. Desktop version ranges from free to $29.00/month, depending on the plan chosen.
Floorplanner is another awesome app for both professional designers and amateurs alike. It allows you to create detailed two-dimensional floor plans of homes (or any other type of building!). If you’re renovating your own home, Floorplanner can be a great way to get an idea of how everything will fit together before you start tearing things out. Plus, it’s really fun to use!
Did you know that QC Design School’s Interior Decorating Course will teach you how to draw floor plans by hand – and from scratch? Talk about a killer skill-set to add to your qualifications!
App #8: Invaluable
Free for iOS and Android.
Invaluable is the world’s largest online marketplace for buying and selling art, antiques, and collectibles. If you’re looking for unique pieces for your home, you’ve got to use Invaluable!
With Invaluable, you can browse and bid on millions of items from anywhere in the world. Plus, you can connect directly with over 50,000 accredited dealers. So, whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Invaluable is the app for you!
App #9: Havenly: Interior Design
Free for iOS. Android version in development.
Havenly is an online Interior Design service that allows you to work directly with a professional designer to create the home of your dreams – without spending a fortune!
If you’re looking for an Interior Design app that’s specifically tailored to your needs, Havenly is the app for you!
First, you start by taking a style quiz, which helps Havenly get to know your taste. Then, you’re matched with a professional designer who will help you bring your vision to life. And the best part? The whole process is done online – so you can do it from anywhere in the world!
If you don’t have iOS but would still like to use this app, Havenly offers a desktop version with three different available plans. Havenly Mini is priced at $79, Havenly Full costs $129, and Havenly In-Person costs $499.
App #10: SmartDraw
Desktop app can be used on iOS and Android using a web browser. Free trial included, followed by $9.95/month subscription.
SmartDraw is a great Interior design app for both professionals and amateurs. It’s packed with features that allow you to create high-quality, detailed designs. Plus, it’s super easy to use – even if you’ve never used a design program before!
With SmartDraw, you can create floor plans, furniture layouts, and more. Plus, you can access over 34,000 symbols and icons to help you bring your designs to life. And if you need a little inspiration, you can browse SmartDraw’s gallery of over 70,000 examples!
App #11: Carpetright Visualiser
Desktop app can be used for free on iOS and Android using a web browser.
Carpetright is a UK-based company that specializes in flooring. However, their Carpetright Visualiser app is available for use worldwide!
With the Carpetright Visualiser, you can see how different types of flooring will look in your home before you buy them. Plus, you can order samples directly from the app. And if you’re not sure what kind of flooring you want, the Carpetright Visualiser can help you figure that out, too!
App #12: Hutch
Free for iOS and Android.
Hutch is a great Interior design app for those who are looking for a little inspiration. With Hutch, you can browse through millions of photos of home designs and find the perfect one for your own home.
Plus, you can save your favorite photos, create moodboards, and more. And if you need help figuring out what you want, Hutch offers a free Interior Design service that can help you figure it all out!
App #13: Paper & Pencil by FiftyThree
Free for iOS.
Paper & Pencil by FiftyThree is a great Interior design app for those who want to sketch their ideas out before they bring them to life. With Paper & Pencil, you can easily draw floor plans, furniture layouts, and more. Plus, you can add text and photos to your sketches, too!
And if you’re not sure where to start, Paper & Pencil offers a variety of templates that you can use to get started. Plus, you can watch Paper & Pencil’s video tutorials to learn how to use the app like a pro!
App #14: LikeToKnow.It (LTK)
Free for iOS and Android.
LTK is a great interior decorating and design app for those who want to shop for home decor. With LTK, you can browse through millions of photos of home designs and find the perfect pieces for your own home.
Plus, you can save your favorite photos, create moodboards, and more. And if you need help figuring out what you want, LTK offers a free Interior Design service that can help you figure it all out!
App #15: Planner 5D
Free trial for iOS and Android. In-app purchases and subscriptions discussed below.
Planner 5D is a great Interior design app for those who want to create detailed, realistic designs. With Planner 5D, you can easily create floor plans, furniture layouts, and more. Plus, you can add text and photos to your designs, too!
And if you’re not sure where to start, Planner 5D offers a variety of templates that you can use to get started. Plus, you can watch Planner’s video tutorials to learn how to use the app like a pro!
After your free trial has ended, you can then choose from the following in-app purchases:
- Full catalog for 30 days – $6.99
- House design: monthly subscription/use – $9.99/month
- Interior design: weekly use – $7.99/week
- Premium account for one month – $6.99
- Full catalog access for one year – $15.99
- Unlimited full catalog access: $24.99
- Premium account: $24.99
- Interior design: annual use – $59.99
- Interior design: annual use – $69.99
App #16: Morpholio Board
Free trial for iOS. In-app purchases and subscriptions discussed below.
Morpholio Board is a great interior decorating app for those who want to create moodboards. With Morpholio Board, you can easily create collages of images, colors, and textures. Plus, you can add text and photos to your boards, too!
And if you’re not sure where to start, Morpholio Board offers a variety of templates that you can use to get started. Plus, you can watch Morpholio Board’s video tutorials to learn how to use the app like a pro!
After your free trial has ended, you can then choose from the following in-app purchases:
- Board Pro Subscription (1 Year) – $11.99
- Board Pro Subscription (1 Month) – $3.99
- Shapes – $0.00
- Number Labels – $0.99
- Interior Design – $0.99
- Architecture – $0.99
- Frames – $0.99
- Diagrams – $0.99
- Board Essentials (1 Year) – $4.99
- Board Premium (1 Year) – $7.99
App #17: AirMeasure – AR Tape & Ruler
Available for $0.99 for iOS and Android. In-app purchases available, ranging from $1.99 to $7.99.
When it comes to the best home design and interior decorating apps, AirMeasure simply HAS to be on this list! After all, it’s a wonderful tool for those who want to measure things in their home.
With AirMeasure, you can easily measure furniture, walls, floors, and more. Moreover, you can add text and photos to your measurements! Not sure where to start? AirMeasure offers a variety of templates that you can use to get started.
App #18: HomeByMe
Free for iOS and Android.
HomeByMe is a great interior decorating app for those who want to create realistic designs. With HomeByMe, you can easily create floor plans, furniture layouts, and more. Plus, you can add text and photos to your designs!
And much like with the other interior decorating apps on this list, HomeByMe offers a variety of templates that you can use to get started. Plus, you can watch HomeByMe’s video tutorials to learn how to use the app like a pro!
App #19: magicplan
Free trial for iOS and Android. In-app purchases and subscriptions discussed below.
Magicplan is a great interior decorating app, especially for contractors. With it, you can create detailed, realistic designs. This app will help you manage every aspect of your clients’ projects, from job specs (i.e. measurements, sketchups, photos, etc.) to markups, notes, and more.
Furthermore, you can also use magicplan for its reporting and estimating features, too! For example, you can create material and pricing lists, as well as generate invoices for your clients.
After your free trial has ended, you can then choose from the following in-app purchases:
- Sketch Plan (1 Month) – $9.99
- Standard Subscription – $9.99/month
- Report Plan (1 Month) – $29.99
- Business Subscription (1 Month) – $19.99
- Monthly Business Subscription – $19.99/month
- Estimate Plan (1 Month) – $89.99
- Standard Subscription – $99.99
- Sketch Plan (1 Year) – $99.99
- Yearly Business Subscription – $199.99
- Business Subscription – $199.99
App #20: Artfully Walls Try On Walls
Desktop app can be used for free on iOS and Android using a web browser.
Artfully Walls Try On Walls is a great interior decorating app for those who want to see how artwork will look in their home. With Artfully Walls Try On Walls, you can easily upload a photo of your room and then “try on” various pieces of art.
Plus, you can also save your favorite artworks and share them with your friends!
App #21: Color Portfolio™
Free for iOS and Android.
Benjamin Moore’s Color Portfolio™ mobile app makes it easy for you to find the perfect paint color for your home. With over 3000 colors, you’re sure to find the perfect one! Plus, you can also access fan decks and match your favorite hues to Benjamin Moore colors.
Another thing we love about this app is that you can apply paint colors directly to photos of your living space. As a result, you’ll be able to see how the color will look in your home before you even buy it!
Oh, and did we mention that this app also gives you access to Benjamin Moore’s integrated color capture device, ColorReader? With ColorReader, you can simply take a photo of any space in your home, and then find the equivalent Benjamin Moore color(s)!
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App #22: Roomstyler 3D Home Planner
Desktop app can be used for free on iOS and Android using a web browser.
Roomstyler is a great interior decorating app that allows you to create realistic, three-dimensional designs. With Roomstyler, you can easily furnish and style your home – all in one app!
Plus, you can also use Roomstyler to find inspiration for your next project. Simply browse through Roomstyler’s library of photos and find the perfect design for your home.
App #23: DFS Room Planner
Desktop app can be used for free on iOS and Android using a web browser.
DFS Room Planner is a great interior decorating app that allows you to easily design your living space. With DFS Room Planner, you can drag and drop furniture to see how it will look in your home.
While using this app, you can view your space in 2D or 3D, depending on your preference. From there, you can customize your space in any of the following ways:
- Select the shapes you’d like to use in the space
- View your units in centimeters or inches, depending on your preference
- Choose the length of the walls
- Customize the objects for your space (doors, windows, fireplaces, TVs, radiators, and stairs)
- Select fabric and/or leather couches, using DFS’s photo library
- Accessorize your space using DFS’s photo library
App #24: iHandy Carpenter
Available for $1.99 for iOS.
iHandy Carpenter is a great interior decorating app that doubles as a virtual carpenter kit. You’ll gain access to its 5 virtual tools:
- Plumb bob, allowing you you to verify the verticality of lines or walls
- Surface level, which can be used to level any flat surface
- Bubble level bar, which the app describes as “exactly like what you see in a woodworking shop but more attractive”.
- Steel protractor, which can measure angles from 0 to 180 degrees.
- Steel ruler, which supports both inches and centimeters. When you swipe it left and right, the ruler will measure things much longer than just the span of your iPhone!
Furthermore, the app store states that “once calibrated, the plumb bob, surface level and level bar can also be used as an inclinometer/clinometer by reading the angles on the screen”!
App #25: Art.com
Mobile website can be accessed for free on iOS and Android, using a web browser.
Art.com is a great interior decorating app that gives you access to over 500,000 pieces of art. With Art.com, you can shop for, find, and purchase the perfect piece of art for your home – no matter what your budget or style is!
App #26: Color911
Free trial for iOS and Android, followed by $3.99/month subscription.
Color911 is a wonderful tool that can help you see which complementary colors can be used together, using premade color schemes. You’ll be able to find and view countless color schemes and then from there, select specific colors out of each theme that you’d like to use!
App #27: Photo Measures
Available for $9.99 for iOS and $4.99 for Android.
Photo Measures is a handy app that allows you to save – as well as share – measures and dimensions of your own home, right on the photos in your camera roll. In addition to interior decorators and home designers, this app is also perfect for:
- Real estate agents
- Contractors
- Construction workers
- Those looking to renovate/refurnish their home
- Those who wish to keep their house dimensions easily accessible
Simply use the app to take a picture of any room in the house, and then directly draw your measurements right onto the photo. You can also add text comments, in case more info is ever needed!
App #28: Design Home: Dream Makeover
Free to play in iOS and Android. In-app purchases range from $1.99 to $19.99.
Okay, this last one is a game – but it’s just so fun and popular that we had to end the list with it! Design Home: Dream Makeover is a mobile game that allows you to play the role of an interior designer. You’ll be given different design challenges, and from there, it’s up to you to create the perfect space!
This app is perfect for those who want to test out their design skills – without having to actually commit to anything in real life. And, who knows? Maybe you’ll find that you have a hidden talent for it!
So, What Are THE Best Interior Design Apps and Best Apps For Decorating Your Home?
Well, that really depends on YOU! What’s most important to you in an app? What’s your budget? What style are you going for?
As you can see, there are a ton of great options out there – it really just depends on what you need and/or want! We hope this list was helpful in some way, and that you’re now one step closer to achieving the home of your dreams.
Happy decorating! 🙂
