{"id":2718,"date":"2016-05-14T16:46:28","date_gmt":"2016-05-14T16:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.geraniumhomes.com\/blog\/?p=2718"},"modified":"2016-06-02T20:18:13","modified_gmt":"2016-06-02T20:18:13","slug":"apps-for-the-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/apps-for-the-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Ten Apps for the Smart Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Apps<\/a>Whether it\u2019s redecorating, a do-it-yourself project, or gardening \u2026 there\u2019s an App for that!\u00a0 Smart Phone technology has made things a whole lot easier for homeowners.\u00a0 We thought\u00a0you might like these ten apps for your home.<\/p>\n

Paint Colours<\/strong><\/span>
\nThere\u2019s no need to paint a ton of different paint samples on your walls. With Tappainter<\/a> you can see how your whole room will look in your selected colours. It lets you choose from a colour wheel, a fan deck, or enter the code of the colour. Tappainter takes the guess work out of choosing a colour for a room.<\/p>\n

\"Take<\/a>

Take a photo of your wall, select a colour and recolour your wall!<\/p><\/div>\n

Tappainter on IOS<\/a><\/span>, currently not available on Android<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Have you ever seen a colour somewhere and thought \u2013 I\u2019d love that colour in my home? \u00a0 The Benjamin Moore Color Capture App<\/a> will help you find that exact match.\u00a0 Snap a picture of anything that catches your eye, and the app finds the colour match, plus suggests coordinating colours.<\/p>\n

\"We<\/a>

We tried the the Color Capture App in our feature photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

Color Capture free on IOS<\/a><\/span> or Android<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Furniture Selection<\/strong><\/span>
\nNow you can see how a piece of furniture will look in your home before<\/i> you buy it. \u00a0Take a photo of your space and with the Homestyler Interior Design<\/a> app, your smart phone will transform it into a virtual room\u00a0where\u00a0you can place furniture, d\u00e9cor items, and even hang light fixtures! The Homestyler app lets you experiment with different ideas using real products.<\/p>\n

\"There<\/a>

There are so many things you can do to create your room with Homestyler.<\/p><\/div>\n

Homestyler free on IOS<\/a><\/span> or Android<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Measuring Up<\/strong><\/span>
\nWhenever you\u2019re updating a room or buying new furniture, it\u2019s important to have the proper room measurements right at hand.\u00a0 The Photo Measures<\/a> app lets you draw all the dimensions of your walls and floor right on to a photo of your room!<\/p>\n

\"Photo<\/a>

Photo Measures keeps your room and furniture measurements at your fingertips.<\/p><\/div>\n

Photo Measures Lite version free on IOS<\/a> <\/span>or Android<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Picture Hanging<\/strong><\/span>
\nCurate<\/a> makes it easy to see and share how pictures will look on your walls. Using photos of your actual room, you can move your pictures around on the app to decide on the perfect layout.\u00a0 Need a second opinion?\u00a0 You can even share your creations with friends, right from your phone.<\/p>\n

\"curate\"<\/a>

Find something you like? See it on your walls instantly with Curate.<\/p><\/div>\n

Curate free on IOS<\/a> <\/span>or Android<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Using a level has never been so easy as it is with iHandy<\/a>.\u00a0 Hang frames with confidence when using this handy app. Now you\u2019ve got a level always within easy reach!<\/p>\n

\"You'll<\/a>

You’ll keep a level head with the iHandy app.<\/p><\/div>\n

Available free on IOS<\/a><\/span> or Android<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Home D\u00e9cor<\/strong><\/span>
\nFind your favourite furniture and decor with the LikeThat<\/a> app.\u00a0 LikeThat D\u00e9cor and Furniture lets you shop with the phone\u2019s camera! \u00a0Take a picture of the piece of furniture or d\u00e9cor you like, and the app\u00a0will show you similar products from various stores!\u00a0LikeThat\u00a0saves you both time and money. It will even show you how the pros would style and pair it with other pieces.<\/p>\n

\"LikeThat<\/a>

LikeThat will save you time and money.<\/p><\/div>\n

LikeThat D\u00e9cor free on IOS<\/a><\/span> or Android<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Gardening<\/strong><\/span>
\nLikeThat<\/a> also has an app to help with the gardening.\u00a0 See a plant or flower you like?\u00a0 Snap a picture, and get the name, detailed description and helpful tips in caring for the plant.\u00a0 This is a must-have for home gardeners!<\/p>\n

\"LikeThat<\/a>

LikeThat is like Shazam<\/a> for the garden!<\/p><\/div>\n

LikeThat Gardening available for a cost on IOS<\/a> <\/span>or free on Android<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Landscaping<\/strong><\/span>
\nUse your phone to improve your yard too. iScape<\/a> lets you design a spectacular landscape right on your phone. Featured on Home and Garden Shows, this app lets you place flowers, plants, trees, and garden decorations just how you want them to see how it looks before planting.\u00a0 Just imagine the potential for your yard!<\/p>\n

\"It's<\/a>

It’s easy to transform your garden with the iScape app.<\/p><\/div>\n

iScape free on IOS<\/a><\/span> or Android<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Inspiration<\/strong><\/span>
\nPinterest<\/a> is the ultimate app for your home. Find decoration inspiration, gardening ideas, DIY tips and tricks, and recipes you\u2019ll love. Follow Geranium Homes on Pinterest<\/a> for all of our favourite things!<\/p>\n

\"Geranium<\/a>

Geranium Homes’ Pinterest pages always offers lots of inspiration for home owners.<\/p><\/div>\n

Pinterest free on IOS<\/a><\/span> and Android<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s an endless supply of home ideas, tips, and help available right at your fingertips, so what are you waiting for? Choose one of the apps and let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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