Design enthusiasts are constantly on the hunt for new ideas. The restaurant they dine at, a friend's new home, design magazines, store windows – all prove to be valuable resources for fresh inspiration.
But how to remember them all? And how to find out if they would fit into an existing interior? And… how to hang a mirror perfectly straight without a level? Here are some mobile apps that will ease these dilemmas and many others.
1) i Handy Carpenter
i Handy Carpenter groups five essential measuring tools for home improvement: a bubble level, a plumb line (to check vertical direction), a level for flat surfaces, a protractor that measures angles from 0 to 180 degrees, and a tape measure, available in centimeters and inches.
By sliding it left and right, you can measure distances much longer than your mobile phone.
2) Homestyler Interior Design
Developed by Autodesk, this app allows you to upload a photo of the space and place 3D furniture objects to see how well they fit. You can hang light fixtures or place rugs, mirrors, paintings, discovering how they would look in your existing room.
3) Bright Nest
An app that helps you organize better and never forget what things you need to buy or do for your home. You can set alarms for different purchases and receive periodic tips for better organization of household chores, based on the specifics of your household.
4) Photo Measures
This app helps you save dimensions directly over the photos you take. This means you don't have to note them separately in a notebook, confusing them later and creating confusion. It is a very useful app because it saves time and clarifies the tedious process of measurements.
5) Mark on Call
An app that simplifies the design part and allows you to create, save and share 2D plans. You can start with pre-saved plans for bedroom, living room, bathroom or kitchen, or set your desired dimensions and generate new ones.
6) Snap Shop
