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Free Home Decorating iPhone Apps

5 Fab and Free Home Decorating iPhone Apps

January 20, 2011 by Elka Karl

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5 Fab and Free Home Decorating iPhone Apps

My iPhone app selection needs a revamping — it's currently stocked with baby sign language and white noise apps, and it's well past time for me to update it with much more home decorating-appropriate apps. Of course, apps are even better when they don't cost you a penny. Here, I've rounded up five well-reviewed and free iPhone and iPad apps to help you with your home decorating, shopping, and more. Don't see what you need in this slideshow? Check out more iPad home decorating apps here. For even more free apps, try SavvySugar's free money-saving apps or GeekSugar's top 10 free iPad apps.

The One Kings Lane iPhone app features the site's members-only designer décor and home brands sales, all at up to 70 percent off retail. Available for both iPhone and iPad, the app gives you real-time sale alerts, information on upcoming sales, and the ability to view and zoom-in on full-screen images. You can also use the app to share your favorite items via Facebook, Twitter, or email. Sounds deliciously dangerous!

Houzz.com's app is available for iPhone, iPod, and iTouch, and the 3.1 version has fixed previous bugs. You can check out 80,000 full-size original photographs from 13,000 architects, interior designers, photographers, and other design pros. Just scroll through photos and sort them by design style, room type, and more.

The GoodGuide app allows you to search through 70,000 products and companies to find safe, healthy, and sustainable products while you shop. Use the app to browse, search, or scan a barcode to access detailed ratings for health, environment and social responsibility. Compatible for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, the GoodGuide is constantly updated, adding thousands of products every month.

Behr's ColorSmart app allows you to efficiently browse any of Behr's colors. You can also take a photo and then tap on the image to find a matching Behr color (which is great for touch-ups). Also use room images to preview color choices, and share room and color ideas on Facebook.

Dwell's new iPhone and iPad app is already receiving rave reviews from users. It features videos and slide-shows of modern home design, photos and editorial of various products, and updated stories that feature the latest home trends. Its Facebook and Twitter integration feature also lets you share your favorite design ideas with friends.

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