While we’d all love to assemble a team of designers every time we crave a home redo, the time, energy, and money required can quickly lead to a path of disappointment. But like almost all things in this tech-driven world, if you’re looking for help, there’s an app for that. Included in the sphere of apps is a slew of sharp resources to help you achieve your design dreams, from prepping to planning to final execution. From gut renovations to minor home redesigns, these apps will make the process simple and easy, with a final product you're truly proud of.

Choosing the right tools, colors and furniture to decorate your home can be overwhelming, so read on for interior design and decorating apps to help you get through that to-do list, all in the palm of your hand.

PINTEREST

All hail the mood boarding queen: the OG app, Pinterest. With millions of photos to sort through, even the most specific of keywords (purple velvet checkerboard sofa, anyone?) is guaranteed to result in a slew of selections, all of which you can organize into your very own “boards.” The best part? Much of Pinterest’s content—especially design and decor—is now shoppable.

IKEA PLACE

Ever wondered what that side table you’ve been swooning over would look like next to your couch? Want to know, like, ASAP? IKEA’s “IKEA Place” app allows you to virtually place 3D models of their furniture into your very own space. Simple take a photo and insert a true-to-scale model of any item you’d like into the room, for the smartest solution you could dream of.

ROOOMY

Take a photo of your space and turn it into a 3D scene, shop furnishings from your home and digitally stage them directly into your space, then save and share the designs for future reference. Rooomy’s interior design app is a one-stop-shop for those planning to redecorate a specific spot of their home, from visualization to execution.

HAVENLY: INTERIOR DESIGN IDEAS

Havenly, the intuitive online interior design firm pairs clients with designers based on style, budget, and more. Now, Havenly has introduced an interior design app, making the process of redoing your home even easier. Simply chat for free with your own interior designer, upload photos of your home, and get expert advice!

SMITH: HOME REMODEL

The Smith Home Remodel app provides professionals and average home decorators alike with with the nuts and bolts of any design project. The app makes finding and connecting with a contractor easy and simple, whether you’re looking for a full home redo or an easy and minor change. From major installments to cleaning, the Smith Home Remodel app allows you to compare contractors and price shop based on people in your local area.

LIKETOKNOW.IT

Many of the top home bloggers use RewardStyle to link items in their photos to shoppable sites. Now, the LIKEtoKNOW.it app makes shopping even easier. If you screenshot or “like” images that use links through RewardStyle, the LIKEtoKNOW.it app will instantly pull up the shopping sites of favorite looks, or you can save items for later. You can also follow your favorite Instagrammers through the app and see all of the home items they’ve linked to products.

VIEW IN MY ROOM 3D

Take the guesswork out of online furniture shopping with this new feature on the Houzz app, which lets you try out products in your home before you buy them. Search from more than 300,00 items in the Houzz Shop, select ‘view in my room 3D,’ and a 3D version of the product will pop up in a photo of your space. Now you won't have to regret splurging on a statement piece that doesn't look quite right in person.

COLOR CAPTURE

This color matching app from Benjamin Moore allows you to take a picture of anything that inspires you and it will match the color to one of their 3,500 paint options. It’s practically shazam for paint! You can share your colors with friends via Facebook and Twitter to get a second opinion, or via e-mail to coordinate with your interior designer.

IHANDY CARPENTER

The incredibly useful app, appropriately called iHandy, brings five essential decorating tools to the palm of your hand—like that bubble level bar you can never find. We like to use it for smaller projects, like hanging a new picture frame.

COLOR911

Color911 has hundreds of color palettes, chosen by color consultant Amy Wax, but you can create custom palettes, too. Not sure which throw pillows works best with your new greige settee? You can also upload a photo of an item or room and the app will identify complementary colors.