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Planning a Home Renovation Project? Try an App!


Renovating your home can often prove to be a very daunting task; there are so many things to consider. However, many apps have been developed that can help you every step of the way from finding a reliable contractor to putting the finishing touches to the remodel. 


So, before you get stressed out with planning home renovations Sydney homeowners may want to check out some of the most popular apps on the market today. 

Apps to Assist with Planning

Home Design 3D remains one of the most popular apps to help to design and remodel your house. As the name suggests, the app enables you to see how your finished design will look in 3D. Fast and intuitive, this app may be targeted at the layman but offers professional results. 

The app will not only help you to plan the changes you want to make to your home, enabling you to draw your plot, add in rooms and dividers and position windows and doors, but you can choose from thousands of pieces of furniture and accessories to furnish and style your finished rooms. 

The app is free for both iOS and Android although you will have to pay to use some of its more sophisticated features. 

Roomscan Pro is another top-rated app that makes planning your renovations a breeze. Currently only available for iOS, this clever little app allows you to accurately measure rooms, doors, windows, etc simply by touching your iPhone against the wall. 

Apps to Assist with Interior Styling

When it comes to home renovations  Northern Beaches homeowners love the idea of completely transforming their interiors. Whether it’s creating a new kitchen or bathroom or changing the look of your living space, you’ll find Houzz Interior Design Ideas offer an endless supply of inspiration. 

Available for both iOS and Android, it’s one of the most popular interior design apps around and no wonder as it offers access to over 1.8 million products and 10 million design ideas!

If you can’t decide what colour you’d like your new room, download Tap Painter. With access to the colour options from all major paint brands, you can visualise how the shade will look in natural lighting conditions. It beats having washes of colour from tester pots all over your walls! 

Finding a Contractor

Most of us find our building contractor through word of mouth, reviews and recommendations or simply by looking them up online. Now you can search contractor databases and book direct with the HomeAdvisor app.

Embrace Technology

Apps have been designed to make all aspects of our lives easier, and certainly, we could all do with a little extra help and encouragement when remodelling our homes. So why not check out these apps to see whether they can give you the input and inspiration you need?
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