By Sam Fox
Whether you are comtemplating a complete home makeoveror merely wanted some ideas to improve your nest, ther is an app for that – many actually.
Apps That Will Change The Way You Decorate
Envision all of your home improvements, in just a few taps.
Color Capture
Free, available for iOS and Android
Best Paint Color Picker
For those always inspired by colors on the go, snap them with Benjamin Moore’s Color Capture app, and it’ll produce its matching paint color, along with coordinating shades that you can save and pick up swatches of later. Users note that the real paint color is usually a little darker than the app’s display, but it’s a great jumping-off point to get to the perfect hue.
Chairish
Free, available for iOS
Best for Unique Antiques
If you have your heart set on a particular vintage piece to complete a space, your best bet in actually obtaining it is by using the Chairish app. A dedicated buyer-and-seller’s marketplace for high-quality, pre-loved furniture, Chairish lets you browse, save, message, and buy, all in one beautifully designed interface.
BrightNest
Free, available for iOS and Android
Best Organization Hub for the New Homeowner
Keeping house can be a challenge. For those who need a friendly nudge to stay on top of the weekly or seasonal chores, this app lets you create a personalized base for all of your reminders, tasks, and how-tos. Chock-full of thousands of DIY cleaning, repairing, and even organizing ideas, it equips you with the know-how to tackle any tedious task.
ColorSchemer
Free, available for iOS
Best for Planning Your Pad’s Palette
For some, there may be no such thing as too much color… but you still don’t want to have a decor color story that rambles on and on. Hone in on the best home hues with ColorSchemer, a social community and creative platform that’ll help you focus in on the core colors to decorate around.