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But when it comes to paint colors, furnishings, accent pillows, vases, rugs and curtains, it can become a little much. Good news: There are tons of apps for that. Here are the décor apps you shouldn’t decorate another day without.

Mark on Call

by M.O.C. Interior Designer, LLC

$4.99

Considering remodeling? Try before you buy. This app replicates the dimensions of a room and allows the user to take pictures of fabrics, finishes and flooring to overlay them onto each surface.

Furnish

by District Nerds, LLC

Free Furniture ain’t cheap, so see how it would look in your home before you fork over any money. Furnish lets you try items from IKEA, Target, Crate&Barrel and more in your house, and click to buy if you fall in love.

Yard Sale Treasure Map

by Shawn Kolodgie

Free

For savvy shoppers ready to fill their spaces with trendy antiques and furnishings you can’t find elsewhere, this is the ultimate guide to yard sales within a 30-mile radius. Just plug in your ZIP code and you’re on your way!

Color Capture

by Benjamin

Free

Moore

Snap a picture of something that evokes a certain mood for you and let the app match it to one of their paint colors.

LikeThat Décor and Furniture

by JustVisual Inc.

Free See a chair that would be perfect in your living room? Snap a photo and this app will find similar pieces available for purchase so you can easily find the perfect piece.

Moodboard

by A Tiny Tribe, LLC

$9.99

Mood boards are used by designers to gather colors and images to curate a style for a room. Now create your own, all available and easy to edit on the go (so you can reference it while at the store debating a purchase).

Project Color

by

The Home Depot

Free

With this app, you can easily imagine your home with over 1,000 paint colors or stains to choose from. Upload or take a photo of the room, select a color from the catalog and instantly see how it will look when complete.

Photo Measures Lite

by Big Blue Pixel Inc.

Free (or $6.99 for the upgraded version)

Moving to a new place? Take pictures of your furniture, record exact dimensions on the photos and map the dimensions of each room. This will help you plan furniture placement flawlessly without any heavy lifting.

Blogs for Better Homes

Apps aren’t the only way to approach your home’s design. There are quite a few interior design blogs to peruse as well, and a handful of those stand out from the rest. We’ve curated a reading list of our favorites.

DESIGN*SPONGE designsponge.com

That’s right—the blog that spawned the app has even more content available online. They explore spaces internationally so you can incorporate new styles.

MAGNOLIA magnoliahomes.net

Do you love Chip and Joanna Gaines from HGTV’s Fixer Upper as much as we do? Joanna’s blog is full of gorgeous interior design and DIY projects, and you can see photos from every episode of the show to recreate a look you loved on-screen in your own home.

A BEAUTIFUL MESS abeautifulmess.com

Sisters Elsie and Emma make it possible for anyone to DIY adorable centerpieces, banners and more.

Houzz by Houzz Inc.

Free

Like Pinterest but just for houses, Houzz has over 7 million high-res photos of interior decorations that’ll blow your mind, inspire you and help you define your own décor before your next big project.

Stanley Level

by Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Free

For a portable level in the palm of your hand, this app is a must-have. The days of wondering if that frame is actually straight have passed.

Cupcakes And Cashmere

cupcakesandcashmere.com

Emily Schuman has a famous blog, wrote a book and just finished a forthcoming home décor line, so she’s a pretty trustworthy source for your design needs. Her tutorials are easy to follow, and her modern eclectic style is to die for.

THE

Pursuit

OF STYLE thepursuitofstyle.com

Blogger Lindsay Speace owns an interior design firm but shares her knowledge for free online. Browse her interiors category where she breaks everything down and provides links to specific products.

A CUP OF JO cupofjo.com

Need help adding color to a room? Got it. Going for a bohemian look? Check. Looking for affordable art? Jo showcases it all.

Chairish

by Chairish, Inc.

Free

Browse pre-loved decor from favorite brands such as Knoll and Chanel. From vintage furniture to artwork, you’ll love purchasing unique finds likely to be admired by all of your house guests.

Design* Sponge

by DWNLD, Inc.

Free

The blog that has been called “Martha Stewart Living for millenials” finally released their app, giving everyone mobile access to DIY tutorials, makeover photos and décor inspiration.