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Home Planner·October 18, 2026How to Make a Mood Board for Interior Design with AI
How to make a mood board for interior design from your project: the real furniture, decor and palette of a room, exported as a realistic AI image for your client.
Home Planner·October 17, 2026How to Make a 2-Story Floor Plan with Stairs
Make a 2-story floor plan in Home Planner: add a second floor, place stairs, cut a stair opening and walk up between floors in 3D.
Home Planner·October 17, 2026How to Make a 3D Render of a Room
Turn your 3D room design into a realistic render in HD, Full HD or 4K, choose the light, and share the photo.
Home Planner·October 17, 2026How to Add Custom Furniture 3D Models to a Floor Plan
How to add furniture to a floor plan when the catalog does not have it: import your own 3D model or a photo into Home Planner and place it in your room.
Home Planner·October 17, 2026How to Use ChatGPT for Interior Design and Room Layout
How to use ChatGPT for interior design: prompts that work, the AI interior designer inside Home Planner, and how to turn AI ideas into a real room layout.
Home Planner·October 17, 2026How to Draw Walls on a Floor Plan: Angled, Curved and Thick Walls
Draw a wall at any angle, add a corner to an existing wall, build a curved wall from short walls, change wall thickness and add a sloped attic ceiling in Home Planner. Drawing walls is free.
Home Planner·October 17, 2026How to Find Furniture from a Picture and Try It in Your Room
Find furniture from a picture with Home Planner: take a photo, get similar 3D models from the catalog, see them in your room in 3D and find them in stores.
Home Planner·October 17, 2026How to Make a Floor Plan PDF with Measurements & Elevations
Make a floor plan PDF with measurements in Home Planner: colored plans, room statistics, wall elevations for kitchens and bathrooms, and a shopping list.
Home Planner·October 17, 2026How to Convert a 2D Floor Plan to 3D from a Photo or PDF
Convert a 2D floor plan to 3D in Home Planner: upload a photo, image or PDF, let automatic recognition build the walls, doors and rooms, then check the scale.
Home Planner·October 17, 2026How to Convert a PDF or Image Floor Plan to DWG
Upload a PDF or image floor plan to Home Planner, let it recognize the walls, and export a clean DWG or DXF drawing with layers, sizes and a sheet per floor.
Home Planner·October 17, 2026How to Design a Kitchen Layout Step by Step in 3D
Plan a kitchen layout step by step in 3D: draw the room, place base and wall cabinets, add an island and appliances, and choose fronts and countertops.
Home Planner·October 17, 2026How to Measure a Room for a Floor Plan, Step by Step
How to measure a room for a floor plan: walls, ceiling height, doors, windows and diagonals, then enter them in Home Planner for a to-scale 2D and 3D plan.
Home Planner·October 17, 2026How to Redesign Your Room with AI from a Photo
Upload one photo of your room to Home Planner, choose a style or describe the change, and see a new interior for the same room. You can try it for free.
Home Planner·October 17, 2026How to Estimate Renovation Costs from a Floor Plan
Estimate renovation costs from a floor plan: Home Planner measures the areas and prices furniture and finishes room by room. Export the lists as PDF.
Home Planner·October 17, 2026How to Keep a Home Renovation Diary, Before and After
Keep a free renovation diary in Home Planner: post before and after photos by stage, add notes and share your renovation journal.
Home Planner·October 17, 2026Collaborative Floor Plan: How to Share and Edit It Together
Send your 3D floor plan to family, a partner or a builder by link or e-mail, choose if they can only look or also edit, and change the plan together in real time. No subscription needed.
Home Planner·October 17, 2026How to Visualize Furniture in Your Room Before You Buy
Visualize furniture in your room before you buy: place real brand products in a plan of your room, see them in 3D at real size, and get a shopping list with prices.
Home Planner·October 14, 2026Bluetooth® Laser Measure App: Measure a Room in Home Planner
Connect a compatible Bluetooth® laser measure — selected Bosch, Leica, Stanley, DEWALT and Mileseey models — to Home Planner and send each wall length into your floor plan.
Home Planner·October 13, 2026How to Send Projects from Home Planner to Your CRM
Connect HubSpot, Pipedrive, Bitrix24, Salesforce, Google Sheets or your own system, and send a project with rooms, products, prices and the floor plan in one step.
Home Planner·August 29, 2026Start Smart of Renovation: Don’t Even Buy Paint Before Reading This
Planning a home renovation? This step-by-step renovation preparation checklist will help you avoid costly mistakes, plan your layout, define your budget, prepare documents, and find the right contractors. Perfect for first-time homeowners or anyone organizing a major remodel, this guide ensures your future home is both functional and beautiful — before the first hammer swings. Use it to get fully prepared—mentally, practically, and legally.
Home Planner·August 28, 2026Why Some Bathrooms Just Feel Better — And How to Plan Yours That Way
Want a bathroom that’s not just pretty — but practical, safe, and easy to clean? This checklist helps you plan every detail. From fixture spacing and waterproofing to lighting, ventilation, storage, and material selection — this guide covers what really matters in everyday use. Whether you're doing a full remodel or just updating finishes, you’ll know what to measure, what to buy, and what not to forget behind the tiles.
Home Planner·August 25, 2026How to Design Your Lighting and Outlets Like a Pro (Without Being One)
From outlet placement and lighting layers to switch logic and beginner-friendly smart home setups, this guide walks you through everything step-by-step. Learn how to draw your plan, avoid common mistakes, and future-proof your space — all while staying code-compliant and budget-smart.
Home Planner·August 24, 2026Perfect Layout = Perfect Life? These 8 Steps Say Yes
From zoning and ergonomics to furniture fit, storage, circulation, and lighting — we break down every step for designing a home that feels as good as it looks. Learn how to test your ideas in Home Planner and export a full layout package with 2D plans, 3D views, and a shopping list. Avoid awkward layouts and design a space that truly works for you and your family.
Home Planner·August 22, 2026Avoid Chaos: Your Complete Renovation Roadmap
Renovating an apartment without finishing? This detailed renovation timeline and construction materials checklist is designed for spaces up to 100m².
Home Planner·August 21, 2026Still Digging Through Drawers? Fix Your Wardrobe Layout Today
From measuring space and choosing the right layout to optimizing hanging, folded, and shoe storage — you’ll find everything you need to build your dream closet. Includes ideal wardrobe dimensions, organizing tips, and Home Planner advice to visualize the result before installing a single shelf.
Home Planner·August 20, 20269 Renovation Documents That Can Save Your Budget
Most people ignore these renovation documents – until it's too late.
Home Planner·August 19, 2026Every Drawer, Every Shelf: How to Make Your Home Actually Work
Struggling with clutter? This step-by-step storage planning checklist helps you design a home that stays tidy — without effort. Room by room, it guides you through essential storage zones, smart furniture choices, ideal measurements, and organization strategies that match your lifestyle. Learn how to plan shelves, drawers, bins, and cabinets that actually work — and preview it all in Home Planner before buying a single box.
Home Planner·August 18, 2026Think Your Renovation Is Done? Most Homeowners Skip This Step — And Regret It Later
Use this renovation checklist before making your final payment to protect your investment, verify contractor work, and avoid expensive post-renovation surprises.
Home Planner·August 15, 2026How to Organize a Kids Room So It Stays Tidy
Clear zones, storage at your child's height and a short bedtime routine, for toddlers and school-age kids.
Home Planner·August 12, 2026Don’t Start Your Renovation Until You Read This Checklist (Seriously)
Planning a home renovation without a designer or contractor? This expert-approved checklist is packed with real-life examples, smart planning tips, and the most common DIY renovation mistakes to avoid. Whether you're remodeling a kitchen, bathroom, or an entire apartment, this guide will help you run your project like a professional.
Home Planner·August 10, 2026If You See These Red Flags, Don’t Hire That Renovation Crew
Hiring the right renovation team is the most important decision you’ll make. This practical checklist shows you how to find trusted contractors, spot fake reviews, ask the right questions, and protect yourself with contracts and clear expectations. Whether you're renovating for the first time or starting fresh in a new country, you'll learn how to confidently choose a reliable renovation crew and avoid common mistakes.
Home Planner·August 9, 2026Stop Wasting Money on the Wrong Materials — Use This Checklist First
Choosing the right materials for your renovation? This complete checklist helps you compare finishes for walls, floors, and ceilings by cost, durability, and maintenance.
Home Planner·August 4, 2026This One Checklist Makes You Look Like You Hired an Architect
A complete set of design documents is the foundation of any successful renovation. This professional interior design documentation checklist includes everything you need to guide your contractors, streamline approvals, and ensure your renovation matches your vision. From measured floor plans and wall elevations to furniture layout, lighting plans, specs, and 3D visualizations — this guide helps you plan like a pro. Most documents can be created or exported directly from Home Planner, making it easier than ever to start right.
Home Planner·July 24, 2026Kitchen Design Checklist: 7 Steps to Avoid Costly Mistakes
Many kitchen mistakes are made at the planning stage, before anyone installs a cabinet. Go through seven steps, from your real needs to the final checks, and test the layout in 3D in Home Planner.
Home Planner·July 21, 2026Introducing Interior AI Video: Elevate Your Interior Design Showcase with Real-Time Motion
Interior AI Video — a powerful new feature designed to transform static 3D interior renders into photorealistic, dynamic short videos with just a single tap.
Milya·July 20, 2026How Much Does a Kitchen Renovation Cost in 2026? (Global Guide)
Planning a kitchen remodel? Discover the real 2026 costs worldwide with our sorted global index, and learn how 3D planning can save you thousands of dollars.
Emily·July 14, 202610 Genius Room Layout Ideas for Small Living Rooms (2026 Edition)
Space is luxury. Discover 10 genius furniture layout ideas to maximize your small living room using 3D planning and AI design tools.
Milya·July 12, 2026Dodging the 2026 Renovation Crisis: Planning Without Losing Your Mind with Home Planner
Material costs and labor shortages are making 2026 a tough year for home renovation. Learn how digital planning and AI can help you save thousands and finish your project on time.
Milya·July 7, 2026The 2026 Bathroom Remodel Guide: Where to Save & Where to Splurge
Planning a bathroom renovation in 2026? Learn exactly where to invest in "forever foundation" quality and where to strategically save without sacrificing the spa-like aesthetic.
Milya·July 1, 2026How to Use AI for Interior Design and Get Results You Can Use
Start from a clear photo or a scan of your room, write prompts that name materials and light, and change one thing at a time. AI Redesign in Home Planner is free to try.
Milya·June 26, 2026How to Design a Room from Scratch: The Complete 2026 Guide
Learn how to design any room from scratch in 2026. From LiDAR scanning to AI-driven style choices and photorealistic rendering.
Emily·June 15, 2026Home Planner vs SketchUp (2026): A Room Planner or a 3D Modeler?
Home Planner vs SketchUp: plan and furnish your home, or model any shape? AI tools, phone apps and what users say in reviews (October 2026).
Milya·June 9, 2026Case Study: How We Saved $5,000 on a Remodel Using Only a Smartphone
Real-world data. See how one family used Home Planner's LiDAR and AI features to slash their renovation budget by $5,000 while achieving a designer-level look.
Mark·May 27, 20262026 Interior Design Trends: Moody Elegance & Tactile Comfort
Goodbye hospital-white minimalism. Discover the 2026 trends of Moody Elegance and Tactile Comfort, and learn how to use AI to test these styles in your home today.
Emily·May 20, 2026Home Planner vs Coohom (2026): Features, Reviews and Which One to Choose
Home Planner vs Coohom compared: AI tools, phone and tablet apps, collaboration and what users say in reviews (October 2026).
Milya·May 18, 2026How to Create a Floor Plan on Your Phone: Step-by-Step (2026 Guide)
No more paper and pencils. Learn how to create professional 2D and 3D floor plans using only your smartphone and Home Planner's LiDAR technology.
Milya·May 4, 2026How to Stage a Home for Sale in 2026 (And Boost Your Asking Price)
Space sells, but empty space doesn't. Learn how virtual staging with Home Planner AI can increase your property's value by up to 15% and attract premium buyers.
Emily·April 22, 2026Home Planner vs Planner 5D (2026): Features, Reviews and Which One to Choose
Home Planner vs Planner 5D compared: AI tools, room scan, furniture catalog and what users say in reviews (October 2026).
Home Planner·April 15, 2026How to Boost Your Design Popularity in Home Planner
Learn how to level up in Home Planner! Discover expert design tips, master room lighting, get more likes, and grow your community standing.
Milya·April 15, 2026How to Measure a Room with Your Phone: AR and LiDAR Scan
Scan a room with your iPhone, iPad or Android phone and get its walls, doors and windows to scale in 3D. LiDAR makes it faster; AR works without it.
Emily·April 2, 2026Home Planner vs HomeByMe (2026): Features, Reviews and Which One to Choose
Home Planner vs HomeByMe compared: AI tools, floor plan import, furniture catalog and what users say in reviews (October 2026).
Emily·March 23, 2026The 5 Best Houzz Alternatives in 2026
Tired of endless scrolling on Houzz without actionable results? Discover the top 5 Houzz alternatives in 2026 for homeowners and interior designers.
Home Planner·March 18, 2026Same App, Bigger Canvas: Designing with Home Planner on Desktop
Home Planner for Windows and macOS offers the same powerful features as the mobile version — but on a larger screen, with full mouse and keyboard navigation. No exclusive features. Just a better way to focus.
Milya·March 9, 2026How to Create a "Lived-In" Scandinavian Interior (Without Buying Junk)
Move past the catalog look. Learn how to create an authentic, lived-in Scandinavian interior in 2026 using Home Planner's 3D tools and AI.
Emily·February 28, 2026Home Planner vs Floorplanner (2026): Features, Reviews and Which One to Choose
Home Planner vs Floorplanner compared: realistic AI images, AI Redesign, furniture catalog and what users say in reviews (October 2026).
Emily·February 23, 2026Stop Playing It Safe: Finding Your True Interior Design DNA
Making a space "yours" is about more than just matching wood tones. Discover how to find your unique interior design DNA and create spaces that truly reflect your personality and lifestyle.
Emily·February 19, 2026Understanding Warm and Cool Colors in Design
Explore how color influences mood, emotion, and spatial perception. Learn the fundamentals of warm and cool color theory to transform your interior design approach.
Mark·February 17, 2026Interior Design Trends 2026: From "Circus Chic" to "Cabbage" Decor
Discover the top interior design trends for 2026 based on Pinterest Predicts. From whimsical circus-inspired aesthetics to nature-driven cabbage decor, explore what's shaping homes this year.
Emily·January 6, 2026The 7 Best Interior Design Apps 2026: Reviews & Comparison
The landscape of digital interior design has shifted. In 2026, it’s no longer enough for an app to simply show you a gallery of beautiful photos.
Emily·December 29, 2025Elegant Maximalism in 2026: From Bold Layers to Curated Personal Sanctuaries
Explore 2026’s elegant maximalism, evolving from 2025’s bold layers into curated sanctuaries with rich textures and muted tones. Discover how to craft soulful, sustainable interiors that balance opulence and intimacy.
Emily·December 24, 2025Biophilic Design in 2026: Why Nature-Inspired Interiors Are Your Home's New Heartbeat
Discover biophilic design in 2026, transforming homes with nature-inspired elements like plants, natural light, and organic textures. Learn how this science-backed trend, evolving from 2025’s greenery, creates stress-free, sustainable sanctuaries.
Emily·December 18, 2025Sculptural and Soulful: How 2026 Furniture Trends Redefine Functionality with Flair
Sculptural seating and multifunctional wellness zones are blending art with practicality. Explore the furniture trends that are redefining how we live and interact with our spaces.
Emily·December 12, 20252026 Interior Color Trends: Why These Palettes Will Transform Your Home
Palettes are shifting toward earthy, restorative tones like terracotta, plum, and sage. Discover the color trends that will define interior design in 2026.
Emily·December 6, 2025Craft Meets Code: 3 Epic Ways 2026 Blends Artisanal Textiles with Tech for Mind-Blowing Interiors
From mood-responsive fabrics to interactive rugs, explore how 2026 interiors are blending traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology for mind-blowing results.
Emily·December 3, 2025Vintage Revival and Motifs: Bringing Nostalgia and Playfulness to 2026 Interiors
Blending nostalgic antiques with playful bird motifs and gaming-inspired decor. Discover how vintage revival is bringing character and charm to modern interiors.
Emily·November 27, 2025Comforting Chaos Interior Design: The 2026 Trend of Curated Imperfection
What the comforting chaos trend means, where it comes from, and how to mix furniture, layers and decor without turning your room into clutter.
Home Planner·November 19, 2025Unusual Home Decor Ideas: 5 Bizarre Accents for 2026
Five odd accents from 2026 trend forecasts, each with a price to buy it and a cheaper way to make it yourself.
Home Planner·November 12, 2025Is Smart Lighting Worth It? The Benefits and How to Start
What smart lights do for energy, mood, security and sleep, how they work, and how to start small with one room before you buy more.
Home Planner·November 6, 2025Teen Bedroom Ideas on a Budget: 3 DIY Makeovers Under $100
Three teen bedroom makeovers that each cost under $100: an urban jungle retreat, a retro gamer's den and a graffiti art studio, each with one DIY project.
Home Planner·November 1, 2025DIY Thanksgiving Table Decorations: 3 Ideas Under $30
Three table ideas, each under $30: jewel-toned pumpkin place settings, a moody woodland centerpiece and wreath chargers. Materials, costs and steps for each.
Home Planner·October 29, 2025Tiny House Pros and Cons: Why 20 m² Could Be the Future
What 20 m² gives you — lower costs, a smaller footprint, a home that can move — and what it takes away, from storage to zoning. Plus the design tricks that make it work.
Home Planner·October 22, 2025Dining Room Decor Ideas: 8 Ideas and the Modern Trends Behind Them
Eight dining room decor ideas, from the table to the rug, plus the modern trends that make a dining room feel bigger and calmer.
Home Planner·October 8, 2025Teen Room Ideas: 9 Ways to Make Space for Study, Games and Friends
Nine ideas for a teen bedroom that works for homework, gaming and friends: an accent wall, a loft bed with a desk, a study nook, storage, seating and LED light.
Home Planner·October 1, 2025Home Office Setup Ideas: 8 Ways to Work Better at Home
Eight ideas for a home office that works: ergonomic furniture, the right desk spot, hidden cables, plants, a standing desk, art, storage and quiet.
Milya·September 25, 202510 Tiny House Design Ideas for Small Spaces: Storage, Light and Lofts
Ten tiny house ideas for a home where every square foot counts: smarter storage, more light, a loft and space outdoors. Test them on your own plan first.
Emily·July 22, 2025How to Make Renders Look Realistic: 4 Tips for Your Room
Light, materials, camera angle and small objects decide whether a 3D render looks like a photo. Then render your own room in Home Planner.
Home Planner·July 15, 2025Upload Your Floor Plan and get 3D Design
By adhering to these requirements, you'll receive a more accurate and detailed 3D design based on your floor plan.
Emily·July 8, 2025IKEA Alternatives: 5 Furniture Brands to Find in Home Planner
Tired of IKEA? Five furniture brands in the Home Planner catalog, from the Egg chair to an everyday sofa, and how to find them in the app.
Emily·July 2, 2025Room Planner with Real Furniture: How to Find Any Item Fast
Find the piece you need among 560,000+ items from 30,000+ brands: the Other Rooms tab, styles, brands, themes, favorites and store catalogs.
Home Planner·March 27, 2025Furniture Store Room Planner: Home Planner for B2B
How a company sets up Home Planner B2B: video tutorials for the admin panel, team, catalog, templates feed and shopping cart, plus answers to common questions.
Milya·January 16, 2023Kitchen Backsplash Materials, Flooring and Textiles: A Simple Guide
Five popular backsplash materials and what to check before you buy, then kitchen floors from marble to linoleum, and where textiles still work.
Home Planner·January 12, 2023Living Room Design Styles: Scandinavian, Loft and Classic
Three living room design styles, what each one needs and where it falls short, plus the trends they share: light, open space, fewer things and natural materials.
Home Planner·January 10, 2023Gaming Room Design Ideas: Layout, Lighting, Style and Furniture
Plan the zones, walls, lights, style and furniture of a gaming room for one player or for a group, then check the layout on your own plan before you buy.
Home Planner·January 7, 2023Modern Bathroom Design Ideas: 5 Color Schemes, Floors and Walls
What makes a bathroom modern, five color schemes that work in it, and the floor and wall materials that cope with water. Try them on your own plan first.
Home Planner·January 5, 2023Small Bathroom Flooring Ideas: 8 Tile Tips for More Space
Which tile colors, sizes, finishes and patterns make a small bathroom look larger, and where each idea can backfire.
Home Planner·January 3, 2023Purple Bedroom Ideas: Shades, Color Pairs and Wall Tricks
Pair purple with white, choose a shade from lavender to plum by room size and light, and use the walls well. Then try it on your own plan.
Home Planner·January 1, 2023Pros and Cons of Tile Flooring in Bathroom: Color, Ceramic, Mosaic
Bathroom floor tile ideas that start with the trade-offs: what tile does well, what it costs you, and how to choose its color, type and pattern.
Home Planner·December 24, 2022Small Kitchen Storage Ideas: From Tall Cabinets to Owning Less
Ways to find room in a small kitchen: use the height, the spaces you do not see and the next room, and keep fewer things. Test them on your own plan first.
Home Planner·December 23, 2022Ceiling Design Ideas: 5 Materials and What Suits Each Room
Five ceiling materials compared, what suits the bedroom, kitchen and living room, and which finish you can do yourself.
Home Planner·December 22, 2022Basement Design Ideas: Storage, Workshop, Laundry, Gym and Lounge
Five ways to use the space below your home, and what each one needs from it: temperature, heating, light and room.
Home Planner·December 21, 2022Types of Decking Material: Wood, Thermo Wood and Composite
Hardwood boards, thermo wood and composite boards compared: how each is laid, what care it needs and where it falls short.
Home Planner·December 20, 2022Modern Staircase Railing Ideas: Wood, Glass, Metal and Rope
Railing ideas for porch steps and indoor stairs: what each part does, how high a railing goes, and how wood, glass, metal and rope compare.
Home Planner·December 19, 2022Bathroom Wall Material Options: 8 Finishes from Tile to Plaster
Eight wall finishes that cope with a humid room, what each one asks of you, and the wall colors and decor that make a small bathroom feel larger.
Home Planner·December 18, 2022Home Bar Ideas for Living Room: 12 Cabinets, Carts and Racks
12 bar cabinet ideas, from a cabinet built into the wall to a drink cart and an antique piece, and the tools you need before the first cocktail.
Home Planner·December 17, 2022Calming Bedroom Colors: 6 Color Ideas and Feng Shui by Direction
Six bedroom color ideas — grey, blue, beige, green, brown and two-color mixes — the shades that pair with each, and feng shui colors for each direction.
Milya·December 12, 2022Staircase Design Ideas: 5 Styles, Lighting and Modern Stairs
Five staircase styles from Art Deco to Mediterranean, how to light the steps safely, and what modern stairs look like.
Home Planner·December 8, 2022How to Design a Kids Room: 3 Ideas for Zones, Colour and Furniture
Three ideas that shape a child's room: zones for sleep, study and play, a calm colour scheme, and safe furniture that grows with your child.
Home Planner·July 19, 202210 LED Bathroom Lighting Ideas for Mirrors, Strips and Ceilings
Hidden LED strips, ceiling lights and 10 ways to light a bathroom mirror, plus the moisture rating every fixture near water needs.
Home Planner·July 17, 2022Flooring to Make a Room Look Bigger: Living Room Ideas
Light floors, glossy finishes, plain rugs and diagonal laminate, plus the walls, doors, lights and furniture that keep a small room open.
Home Planner·July 15, 2022Laminate vs Tile in Kitchen Floors: Pros, Cons and Which to Choose
Water on the floor, a dropped pan, grease by the sink, bare feet in the morning: how laminate and ceramic tile handle each, and which trade-off suits your kitchen.
Milya·July 12, 2022Kitchen Island Ideas with Seating and Storage, Big or Small
Islands you can eat at, store things in or roll away, for large kitchens and small ones. Check which one fits on your own plan before you buy.
Milya·July 10, 2022How to Remodel a Kitchen on a Budget: Ideas and Planning Steps
Cheap ideas you can do yourself, the planning steps that keep you from rebuilding the kitchen twice, and the few places where a budget kitchen should not save.
Home Planner·July 9, 2022How to Choose Kitchen Floor Tiles: 4 Checks Before You Buy
Four checks for a kitchen floor: wear class, resistance to cleaning products, grip on a wet floor, and a color that suits your furniture. The label on the box answers the first three.
Home Planner·July 6, 2022Vintage Bedroom Ideas: 5 Ways to Mix Old and New
Furniture with a history, old pieces in new roles, retro lighting, ceramics and glass, and muted colors with geometric patterns, without turning the bedroom into a museum.
Home Planner·July 4, 2022Entryway Design Ideas: Styles, Walls and Furniture
Minimalism, classic, loft and neoclassic for your entryway, wall finishes you can wash, and how to choose cabinets, shoe shelves and mirrors.
Home Planner·July 3, 20226 Modern Wallpaper Ideas: Trends, Non-Woven or Vinyl
Four wallpaper trends designers named in 2022, a five-step check before you buy rolls, and how non-woven and vinyl wallpaper differ on the wall.
Home Planner·July 1, 2022How to Make Concrete Floors Look Nice: 6 Tips for Your Home
Six tips for a concrete floor that looks warm, not cold and gray: the finish, the colors, how much concrete one room can take, and what to put next to it.
Milya·June 29, 2022Basement Office Ideas: Light, Wall Color, Desk and Bookcase
4 ideas for a basement that gets little daylight and may be damp: light first, then wall color, a desk and a low bookcase. Decor comes last.
Home Planner·June 25, 2022How to Make a Small Living Room Look Bigger: 9 Ideas
Five space tricks and four styles that fit a small room: light, less decor, patterns, stripes and space-saving furniture, then classic, modern, Provence or loft.
Home Planner·June 22, 2022Interior Stone Wall Ideas: Types of Stone, Lighting and Colours
Where to put stone, how to light it, what to pair it with, and how the main types of stone differ in weight, wear and price.
Home Planner·June 20, 2022Geometric Patterns in Interior Design: Why They Work in Any Style
Where geometry already sits in your room, which styles and materials take it, and how a few patterned pieces refresh a room without a renovation.
Home Planner·June 17, 2022How to Divide a Studio Apartment: 8 Ideas
Dividers, shades, shelves and plants to create zones, one colour palette and light to keep them together, and a second level for storage if your ceiling allows it.
Home Planner·June 15, 2022Kitchen Layout Options: 4 Types, Peninsulas and Islands
Single-wall, galley, U-shaped and L-shaped kitchens compared, with the work triangle and the peninsula and island versions. Try the one you like on your own plan.
Home Planner·June 13, 202212 Bathroom Furniture Ideas: Vanity Types, Materials and Colors
Four types of vanity, five ways to mix materials and three color and style ideas, with what each one gives you. Try them on your own plan first.
Milya·June 11, 2022Kitchen Countertop Materials: 10 Options Compared
Granite, marble, quartz, steel, glass, tile, solid surface, laminate, wood and bamboo, sorted by price and eco-friendliness, with what each one asks of you in installation and care.
Home Planner·June 9, 2022How to Mix and Match Bathroom Tiles: 5 Stylish Ways
Colours and patterns by style, colour placement that changes how big the room feels, mosaic, and unusual shapes and layouts.
Home Planner·June 7, 2022Bathroom with Bath and Shower: 3 Ideas to Have Both
Bath or shower? You do not have to choose. Put them side by side, fit a shower over the bath, and pick the curtain or screen that suits your family.
Home Planner·June 5, 2022Feng Shui Living Room Layout: 4 Basics and Where the Sofa Goes
The five elements, the bagua map, a color for each sphere of life, the commanding position, and where to put the sofa and the mirrors.
Home Planner·June 4, 2022Natural Wood Kitchen Ideas: 5 Ways to Use Wood
Five ways to bring natural wood into your kitchen, from a cutting board to the ceiling, and what each one asks of you in care.
Home Planner·June 3, 2022Types of Sofas: 10 Sofa Styles and How to Tell Them Apart
Chesterfield, Tuxedo, Lawson, Knole and six more: how to recognise each sofa by its arms, back and cushions.
Home Planner·June 2, 2022Ceramic Tile Pros and Cons: Grades, Porcelain and Designs
Where ceramic tile works and where it cracks, which grade suits a wall or a floor, when to choose porcelain, and which designs look like wood, stone or brick.
Home Planner·June 1, 2022How to Combine Pillows by Colour, Pattern and Size
Mix and match throw pillows: three patterns, neutral or gradient colours, patterns with solids, and a pillow set for every bed from king size to single.
Milya·May 31, 2022Where to Place an Aquarium in an Apartment or House
Floor load, sunlight, noise and humidity decide where a tank can stand. The type of tank decides how much care it needs after that.
Home Planner·May 30, 2022TV Placement in Living Room: Height, Distance and Sound
Set the TV height, the sofa distance and the speakers, then check the layout on your own plan before you drill.
Home Planner·May 29, 2022How to Layer Decor: Triangle, Layers and Mixed Heights
Three rules for a mantel, a shelf or an entry table: a triangle outline, a second layer, and mixed heights in one color palette.
Home Planner·May 28, 2022Art Nouveau Interior Design: Features, Colors and Ideas
How to recognize the style by its nature motifs, stained glass and whiplash curves, which colors and materials it uses, and which parts of it work on a modest budget.
Home Planner·May 26, 2022How to Decorate with Mirrors: Types, Rooms and Light
Five types of mirrors, ideas for the living room, bedroom, bathroom, walls and garden, and where to hang a mirror so it adds light and space.
Home Planner·May 25, 2022How High to Hang Art: Sofa, Fireplace, Stairs and Table
How to display wall art at home: the size and height rules for a sofa, a fireplace, stairs and a table, the museum height formula, and nine layouts to copy.
Home Planner·May 24, 2022Hallway Design Ideas for Apartments: Storage, Zoning, Light
Where to sit, where to put the shopping bags, what to do with a narrow or long hallway, how to separate it from the next room, and how to light it.
Milya·May 23, 2022Fusion Style Interior Design: History, Features and Ideas
Where fusion style came from, why it is not chaos, how it uses light, and how to mix old and new things in one room.
Home Planner·May 22, 2022How to Make a Room Look Bigger with Paint, or Smaller
One room, nine paint jobs: which walls and ceilings to paint light or dark to make a room look bigger, shorter, narrower, lower or cosier.
Home Planner·May 20, 2022How to Choose a Chandelier for Living Room: Size, Shape and Materials
Two simple formulas for diameter and height, a shape that fits how you use the room, and materials and light colour that suit your decor.
Milya·May 19, 2022Rug Placement Guide: 3 Rules for Shape, Size and Furniture
Three rules for rug placement: match the shape to the furniture, pick the right size, and connect the furniture to the rug.
Home Planner·May 18, 2022How to Choose Living Room Colors: Rules and Combinations
Start from the colors you like, check them on a color wheel, split them 60-30-10, add texture and pattern, then pick a combination that fits how you use the room.
Home Planner·May 16, 2022Retro Interior Design: 1960s and 70s Style at Home
Curves, chrome, bright colors and bold textures from the 1960s and '70s, and how to bring them into a home today without a big budget.
Milya·May 16, 2022Small Bedroom Layout: 4 Ideas for a Bed, Storage and a Desk
Four ways to fit a bed, storage and a work zone into one small bedroom, plus five tips that make the room look bigger.
Home Planner·May 14, 2022Modern French Interior Design: Parisian Apartment Style
How Parisian apartments mix old and new: panelled walls, a neutral palette, antique-style lights and furniture from several eras. Then try the look on your own plan.
Home Planner·May 12, 2022Kitchen Dining Room Ideas: Open Plan Pros, Cons and Styles
Should the kitchen and the dining room share one space? Four reasons to open it up, four reasons not to, five styles that suit it and five tips.
Home Planner·May 11, 2022Vintage Interior Design: Key Ideas, Materials and Rooms
What vintage style is, where it came from, the materials, objects and light that carry it, and how to give each room its own era.
Home Planner·April 22, 2022Interior Columns for Homes: Types, Materials and Ways to Use Them
The five classical column orders, what a column is made of, how it is installed, and how a column can zone, hide or decorate a room in your home.
Home Planner·April 19, 2022Eclectic Interior Design: Meaning, History and Tips
What eclectic style means, where it came from, which traits hold a mixed room together, and how to mix styles without chaos.
Home Planner·April 14, 2022Black and White Interior Design Ideas: Balance, Shades and Style
Use the 70-30 balance, softer shades and a style that fits, then decide how much black your room size and daily routine can take.
Home Planner·April 11, 2022Stages of Interior Design: The 5 Steps from Plan to Build
What happens at each of the five stages, what the home owner approves before the next one starts, and where 2D and 3D plans help.
Milya·April 6, 2022Modern Interior Design Styles: Art Deco, Neoclassical and Hi-Tech
What makes a room modern, and how art deco, neoclassical and hi-tech styles handle furniture, color, materials and light.
Home Planner·April 5, 2022Industrial Style Interior Design: Meaning, History, Colors and Furniture
What industrial style means, how it began in 1960s Manhattan lofts, which colors and materials define it, and which furniture, lighting and art fit it.
Home Planner·April 1, 2022What Is Minimalist Interior Design? Elements and Tips
Where minimalism comes from, the five elements every minimalist room shares, and how to keep a minimal home from feeling cold.
Home Planner·March 30, 2022Space Planning in Interior Design: Principles and Tips
What space planning is, the four principles to check before you draw, how to work from a rough map to the details, and four tips for almost any project.
Home Planner·July 17, 2020Home Planner App Tutorial: 6 Free Video Lessons
Six free video lessons on Home Planner: room design, doors and windows, the catalog, materials, photos and panoramas, export and sharing.