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The 3 best apps for creating floor plans and renovating with style
Get inspired, plan, and redesign with a tap. A good idea can transform a space. But an app with the right features turns that idea into a real, functional, and ready-to-execute design.
Explore these three tools that are helping thousands of people redesign their homes like professionals.
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What to consider when choosing a design app
Before downloading any app, make sure it has:
- 2D and 3D view to understand space well
- Furniture and decoration catalog (if they are real, even better)
- Customizable measurements to adapt to your environments
- Simple and intuitive interface
- Options to save and share your designs
A complete app lets you do all of this without any hassle. Below are the best options available:
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Planner 5D
What is it?
One of the most popular apps for designing houses and apartments in 2D and 3D, ideal for beginners and design enthusiasts.
Main functions:
- Create plans from scratch or use templates
- Decorate with furniture, floors, walls, accessories and more
- Realistic 3D view
- Access from mobile or computer
- Very complete object library
Advantages:
- Easy to use
- Detailed and visual designs
- Perfect for experimenting and visualizing ideas
Ideal for:
Those who wish to plan the redistribution of spaces with complete creative freedom.
Roomstyler
What is it?
A browser-based app (and also a mobile app) that stands out for its visual approach and catalog of real brands.
Main functions:
- Simple plans with a drag-and-drop system
- Thousands of real furniture and objects from recognized brands
- Instant 3D View
- Quick creation of different versions
Advantages:
- Very visual and intuitive
- Ideal for testing real styles and combinations
- You can save and print your designs
Ideal for:
Users looking for realistic decorative inspiration before purchasing.
MagicPlan
What is it?
An app designed for those who want to scan their physical space and automatically generate professional floor plans.
Main functions:
- Scanning the environment with the cell phone camera
- Automatic creation of 2D and 3D plans
- Calculation of exact measurements
- Ability to add notes, materials and cost estimates
Advantages:
- Very precise and professional
- Ideal for renovations, remodeling or technical work
- You can export in PDF, JPG or CAD
Ideal for:
More technical users, architects or those who want precise plans for construction projects.
Functional comparative
| App | 3D Visualization | Required level | Realistic catalogue | Ideal for… |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planner 5D | Yeah | Basic to intermediate | Wide and varied | Plan complete redesigns |
| Roomstyler | Yeah | Very basic | Royal brands | Get visually inspired |
| MagicPlan | Yes (with scanner) | Intermediate to technical | Customizable | Reforms and real measurements |
➤ You already have the tools…
But a plan without action does not transform your home.
In the next section, discover how to move from design to reality intelligently and avoid the most common mistakes that ruin even the best ideas.