6 Simple and Free Interior Design Apps

For everyone who has started a renovation, it's hard to choose finishing materials and furniture. For this purpose, 3D visualizations can be created by yourself. We tell about five best apps and services for interior design.

Floorplanner

What is it? A simple online planner with an intuitive interface. Suitable for those who don't care about the quality of the saved image but need to export a product list for the project. And for those who don't have problems with English.

You can start a project from scratch or use a constructor: choose the shape and size of the room, window and door orientation.

Where to download? Here. A demo is available for getting acquainted with the service. The full functionality and libraries can be used in a free format. Only the quality of the saved image is limited — 960×540 px.

Planoplan

What is it? A 3D editor with high-quality renders. There is a library of furniture and finishing materials, as well as a catalog of 3D models and textures. There are VR panoramas and the ability to use Google Cardboard.

In the free version, one project is available, one trial render per day, three VR panoramas, and the ability to upload one texture.

Where to download? The app is available on the website, there are apps for Android and iOS.

Sweet Home 3D

What is it? A great app for fast planning. Suitable for small tasks like arranging furniture. There is a library of models and the ability to upload your own. Available in Russian.

But there are a couple of drawbacks: the render quality is worse than in other programs, and there are no VR panoramas.

Where to download? Here. Online access is available upon registration.

HomeByMe

What is it? A designer for everyone who values time: works very quickly. In the gallery, you can copy any project you like and customize it to your liking. Or start from scratch, use the constructor, or upload a floor plan.

Three projects can be created for free. The only drawback is the inability to upload your own objects and textures. Available online in English.

Where to download? Here. Available for iOS, AR feature is supported — augmented reality.

Planner 5D

What is it? An app that allows editing one project on different devices with full synchronization. You can start from scratch or use a template.

2D and 3D modes are available. You can add rooms, interior items, change textures and objects. Five textures are available, but no full access to the catalog. Available in Russian.

Drawbacks: lack of VR panoramas, need for a powerful computer for comfortable work.

Where to download? Available online. There is a full mobile app for Android and iOS.

INROOM

What is it? The largest collection of interior design ideas in Russia and the CIS. You can save favorite photos, ideas, and products, browse designers' projects, and buy furniture, decor, and lighting.

In the designer furniture marketplace, there are over 80,000 products from more than a hundred manufacturers and suppliers.

Where to download? Mobile app for Android and iOS.