Two Apps That Will Make You Want to Remodel

I've recently become obsessed with Houzz.  As many of you may already know, this is a website/app that allows you to collect ideas for your home.  Think Pinterest, but just for homes.  And I'm in love.  My "ideabook" (which is a collection of all the photo's that I've "liked" on the app) consists of hundreds of photo's of kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms, home offices, and just about every other space imaginable.  I've discovered possibilities that I just hadn't considered before.

Which lead me to think about the possibilities for buyers. As anyone who has ever purchased a home knows, it can be really hard to find "the one."  Some people spend years searching, only to be disappointed time and again when potential properties just don't come together to offer the aesthetics that the buyer is looking for.  But what I love about this site is that it helps you imagine what could be.  With thousands of photo's to inspire you, you can turn that potential real estate opportunity into your dream haven. 

This is a great tool for home builders, too.  Eric Render, President/Owner of Render Construction (and my husband) often encourages his clients to create ideabooks of rooms and homes that appeal to them.  Here's a photo of one of his recent projects on Walloon Lake in northern Michigan where Houzz was utilized during the design process.

And while Houzz can offer ample inspiration, Homestyler is another great app that will help you to visualize your space.  With Homestyler, you can photograph any room in your house and apply furniture, colors, accessories and more - all in 3D. This is a beautiful tool for those that have a hard time imagining what could be. 

Both of these apps are free and can help even the most decorating-impaired individuals discover the look that expresses their unique tastes. 

Have you been using other apps that have inspired you?  Let me know what they are!

Contact Gina Render at gina@homewaters.net to learn more about real estate opportunities in northern Michigan.  To view Gina's listings, click here.  You can also follow Gina on Facebook.