Expand your smart phone or tablet’s job description with apps that turn it into a tool kit, remodeling guide, and all-around design assistant. Here are 11 apps we’ve found extremely useful.
Expand your smart phone or tablet’s job description with apps that turn it into a tool kit, remodeling guide, and all-around design assistant. Here are 11 apps we’ve found extremely useful.
No need to lug measuring tools: the iHandy Carpenter App includes two types of levels, a ruler, protractor, and a plumb bob (a tool that verifies the verticality of lines or walls).
No need to lug measuring tools: the iHandy Carpenter App includes two types of levels, a ruler, protractor, and a plumb bob (a tool that verifies the verticality of lines or walls).
1. iHandy Carpenter
1. iHandy Carpenter
If you’re like me, you pull out the measuring tape and jot down figures on a sticky note to take shopping or pass along to your contractor.
If you’re like me, you pull out the measuring tape and jot down figures on a sticky note to take shopping or pass along to your contractor.
2. Photomeasures
2. Photomeasures
Inevitably, the note gets lost or mixed in with the other crumpled notes at the bottom of your bag–or you just plain forget exactly which measurements belong to what.
Inevitably, the note gets lost or mixed in with the other crumpled notes at the bottom of your bag–or you just plain forget exactly which measurements belong to what.
3. AutoDesk Homestyler
3. AutoDesk Homestyler
The AutoDesk Homestyler app allows you to experiment with paint colors, furnishings, and layouts using photos of your choosing. The AutoDesk Homestyler for iPhone and iPad and the AutoDesk Homestyler for Android are both free.
The AutoDesk Homestyler app allows you to experiment with paint colors, furnishings, and layouts using photos of your choosing. The AutoDesk Homestyler for iPhone and iPad and the AutoDesk Homestyler for Android are both free.
4. Home Design 3D
4. Home Design 3D
Whether you want to rearrange your furniture or create a draft of your ideal kitchen layout before meeting with your architect...
Whether you want to rearrange your furniture or create a draft of your ideal kitchen layout before meeting with your architect...
...there are several apps available for creating floor plans, including the highly-rated Home Design 3D ($5.99) and Home Design DIY–Mark on Call ($2.99), both for the iPhone and iPad.
...there are several apps available for creating floor plans, including the highly-rated Home Design 3D ($5.99) and Home Design DIY–Mark on Call ($2.99), both for the iPhone and iPad.
5. Sun Seeker
5. Sun Seeker
Image by Jonathan Hokklo.
A tool for helping with the placement of lighting...
A tool for helping with the placement of lighting...
...artwork, work tables, and other items dependent on lighting conditions, the Sun Seeker app is recommended by architect John Maniscalco, a member of the Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory.
...artwork, work tables, and other items dependent on lighting conditions, the Sun Seeker app is recommended by architect John Maniscalco, a member of the Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory.
