10 Best Free Home Design Apps for Decorating & Planning
From Redrose Estate Agents – Helping You Make the Most of Your Home
Whether you’re decorating a new home, giving a room a refresh, or preparing to stage your property for sale, home design apps can be a game-changer. At Redrose Estate Agents, we believe planning your space should be simple, fun, and budget-friendly. Luckily, there are some fantastic free home design apps that make it easy to visualise and organise your interiors without spending a penny.
Here are 10 of the best free home design apps, all ideal for UK homeowners, renters and DIY decorators.
10 Best Free Home Design Apps for Decorating & Planning
1. Planner 5D
Design everything from a cosy bedroom to a full house renovation. You can switch between 2D and 3D modes, and it’s brilliant for those who want to experiment with furniture placement and layouts before making a move.
🛋️ Great for: Room makeovers, home extensions, and planning furniture
📱 iOS, Android & Desktop
2. Roomstyler 3D Home Planner
This easy drag-and-drop tool lets you design a room layout and add real furniture items from major retailers. It’s web-based, so no downloads, and very beginner-friendly.
🪑 Great for: Visualising furniture and testing styles
🖥️ Web-based
3. MagicPlan
Perfect for drawing accurate floorplans just by scanning your room with your phone. Estate agents and home stagers love this one.
📏 Great for: Floorplans and space measurement
📱 iOS & Android
4. IKEA Kreativ
Snap a photo of your space and start placing IKEA furniture directly into it. Ideal for those embracing IKEA hacks or decorating on a budget.
🪞 Great for: IKEA fans, renters and small space solutions
📱 iOS & Android
5. Houzz
More than just interior inspiration, Houzz lets you browse UK home design projects, get product suggestions and connect with local trades.
🏠 Great for: Finding design ideas and shopping
📱 iOS, Android & Web
6. HomeByMe
Plan entire home interiors with an incredibly realistic 3D experience. It includes UK furniture retailers, making your designs even more practical.
🎨 Great for: Whole-home visualisation and remodelling
📱 iOS, Android & Desktop
7. Dulux Visualizer UK
Use your camera to see how Dulux paint colours will look on your actual walls. No more guesswork—just point and try.
🎨 Great for: Choosing paint colours
📱 iOS & Android (UK version)
8. SketchUp Free
A slightly more advanced tool for DIYers or those doing full reno planning. Allows for precise 3D modelling.
📐 Great for: Loft conversions, extensions, and outdoor planning
🖥️ Web-based
9. Morpholio Board (Lite)
Create beautiful mood boards with furniture, fabrics, textures, and colour palettes. Great for planning before you buy.
🖼️ Great for: Visualising room aesthetics and style boards
📱 iOS
10. Pinterest
Not a design tool in itself, but an invaluable app for inspiration. Create mood boards, plan DIY projects, and save style ideas to keep your vision consistent.
📌 Great for: Gathering design inspiration and trends
📱 iOS, Android & Web
Why Use Design Apps When Selling?
If you’re preparing to sell your home, using these tools can help you:
- Stage rooms virtually
- Test colour schemes to appeal to buyers
- Rearrange furniture for better flow
- Visualise renovations to boost value
At Redrose Estate Agents, we regularly help sellers use simple visual tweaks to make their property more attractive. A well-presented home sells faster—and often for more.
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