Here I sit getting ready to design or should I say re-design my Living Room. I am trying to figure it out. It’s sometimes hard to work out if it will fit and look right when redesigning a room. Does that sound like you as well?
I still sketch (very, very rough) the layout of the room. If you are comfortable drawing this all out on paper and have a little computer savvy. I have researched and found a wide variety of very useful free room planning tools online, many of which are simple and easy to use. That is $0 Dinero…… you heard me right!!!
Before I ventured out to try these tools, sometime I would pay for services provided on Etsy, Havenly and Pinterest. I am sure there are many others and you have also tried them but it can be very costly.
I must admit Etsy is another source provided that I am strongly supportive of and believe that you can find just about anything on there no matter what you need.
I was under the impression that it was ONLY Hand-made items, I was so so very wrong. You can find just about anything on Etsy. If you can imagine it it will be there. LOL.
I am just a little prejudiced about Etsy, I also have a Etsy Shop of Printable’s and “Coming Soon” Art work . . . .pop over and visit some time: The City Cottage Shop
I believed that it was only for handmade or homemade items. Boy, was I wrong spend a little and search for keywords just like you would on Pinterest, you’ll be surprised at what you’ll find. Honestly…
For the Blog and my Personal Use, I often have to draw up room plans and then subsequently have to go and change them several times. Rather than doing paper drawings, I tried and used free online interior design room planning tools. At the moment, I didn’t use a paid version as I wasn’t sure which software I enjoyed using. I compiled a list of the software programs that I analyzed, and I urge you to take a look at each one and choose for yourself which one you prefer to use.
The Mother Load of Design Tools
Online room planning design tools are so cool and a little challenging at first, so allow yourself a learning curve.
NOTE: The dimensions of your rooms/home are so helpful in all areas of decorating, remodeling and total renovations.
TIP: This is Something I learned the hard way- ALWAYS SAVE your work (documents, designs, mood boards). UGH!
Reasons For Using Programs
Refurnish, Rearrange or New
Here are my Top 3 Tips for anyone looking to refurnish, purchase new furniture, or rearrange their existing pieces:
1. Measure Twice, Buy Once:
Before you hit the stores or start browsing online, grab a measuring tape. Accurate measurements of your space and existing furniture are your secret weapons. This ensures that everything fits like a glove and avoids those frustrating “it doesn’t fit” moments.
2. Plan Your Layout: Sketch a rough floor plan or use one of those nifty room design apps we be talking about here. Visualize where each piece of furniture will go. It helps you create a harmonious and functional layout.
3. Personal Touch: Don’t forget to infuse your personality into your space. Whether it’s a family heirloom, a quirky piece of art, or vibrant cushions, these personal touches make your home uniquely yours.
The Plan
Designing rooms can be tricky, and it’s often hard to visualize what the result will be. Still, you don’t have to be a professional room designer to create. In fact, wouldn’t it be surprising if there was a room decorator app to observe what your design concepts look like before you implement them? There is — and it’s FREE! The following is a list of the best FREE online virtual programs for preparing and designing your home and they are all you need.
I have compiled programs here to be easy for room designing, even if you’ve never tried an online room planner before. You can accomplish most of your room design tasks, such as crafting an excellent layout for your space and choosing the right decor.
A free online room design application is an excellent way to design a room fast or plan a room remodel. You can even schedule a design for every room in your home, all right from your computer, without having to know anything about home design software. EASY PEASY, REALLY!
As promised, sit back, grab something to drink and let’s visit. You are sure to learn and I guarantee you that you will be having some FUN:
Free Design Apps for Everyone
This is a useful room planner with many configurations to chose from. It is easy to use and fun. Best part…it’s FREE.
Floor Planner
Another useful and easy to maneuver tool. Floor Planner allows you to Create over and over again. Till you accomplish the desired design.
Room planning genius. Online Kitchen planning is so simple and quick. It might even require a visit to the store, who doesn’t like that.?
Everyone can create professional floor plans and home designs with RoomSketcher! Loved by personal users worldwide
Start a Room Plan Online Room Planner – Design Your Room
Online Room Planner – Design Your Room is a wonderful website to redesign each room in your house by picking out perfect furniture options to fit your unique space.
Make your house a home. Decorate your interior designs with more than 120,000 items from your favorite brands. Enjoy using the FREE Room Styler software.
West Elm Room Designer
Create a Room & Make It Your Decorate with true-to-size furniture that fits your space and style.
Drag and drop your furniture to build.
Select furniture from multiple brands including Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm. View Here
Design Crew Online Room Design Software
Room designs you don’t have to imagine. See how their products will look in your exact space using Design Crew and the best part is it so FREE.
Additional Tools at a Minimal Cost
Room and Furniture layout Kit
All you need to create the room of your dreams! Moving into a new house or Refurnishing your present living space? This easy-to-use furniture layout kit will help you design your rooms efficiently, accurately, and with a sense of balance. Let the Room and Furniture Layout Kit give you a hand.
Home Quick Planner
The Home Quick Planner includes 700 precut, reusable peel-and-stick, 1/4-inch scale furniture and architectural symbols, plus a 5,600 square-foot floor plan grid to help you design your own building, remodeling and decorating projects. This Home Quick Planner almost makes it Fun…
It is so much fun putting a room together using these free room design softwares. These different interior design apps even give you 3D renderings. These are great tools for you to see what the room will look like from all angles.
Online Designers
I have recently worked with on online firm to help me with placement of new furniture that was going into a Combination “open concept” Living Room/Dining Room, with a possibility of “floating” some of the pieces. I was very pleased with my designer and the layouts she provided.
Bloggers/Online Interior Decorator Services
I thought I would share all the options available to you for help and design, styling and furniture placement that have an outstanding reputation. The Company is:
HAVENLY Online Design Services. You pick out your designer after you take a Free Quiz to determine your Style. It was quick, thorough and definitely “painless”.
I just visited their site and found that they’re having a special right now. I’m going to place the banner below if you so choose to look into them and use them.
You can find them here.
HAVENLY Interior Design
Sale extended! Save 45% off interior design with code LD23SALE.
Well, that covers all of the FREE apps, online designers and a Design Company. You have a lot to go on and I hope this is made it easier for you with everything all in one place. That is my goal to make things easier for you.
If you do try any of these apps or Designers, please stop back and leave a comment or drop me a email I love to share it with my tribe.
So for now put on your “CREATIVE HAT” and go have some “FUN” Designing and Decorating.
Thanks again for being a part of The City Cottage Family. I love when we can visit together.
Until next time….
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