Top five design apps and online services to help create your dream home
Laurel & Wolf, Decorist, Amikasa, Design Home and Pantone Studio help you choose from different designs, colours and styles with just a few clicks of the mouse
When it comes to looking for ideas on how to design or renovate your home, Pinterest tops our list – but we also know its boards can only take you so far. Before we commit to a new bench or working table, it’s best to not only make sure the colour fits the palette, but also that it actually physically fits.
We round-up the best home design apps and online services that will help you design your home to look like the ones from Property Brothers of HGTV.
Laurel & Wolf
What: An online interior design service that connects you with Laurel & Wolf’s designers.
How: You choose from a variety of packages, depending on the type of service you want. Whether you want your designer to come up with a whole new personalised concept with a digital floor plan or just want new furniture suggestions, there’s a solution to each demand. You can also take an online quiz to find out your style profile and get you started on your renovation journey.
Why: Because sometimes, no matter how good your intentions or ideas are, we all need a professional helping hand.
Decorist
What: An online community of US designers
How: You first upload details about your personal style and inspiration, the type and number of rooms you need help with, photos of those rooms, and your budget. Afterwards, the website matches you with a designer – or, if you already have a designer in mind, you can start the process by choosing the designer first. You get two initial concepts from your designer as a starting point, from which you and your designer work together to fine-tune. At the end you are given a finalised floor plan, design and personalised shopping list. Differently priced packages are available depending on how much help you want or need.
