5 Top Apps for your renovation

The 5 Best Apps to Help You With Your Renovation Project

Planning a renovation? whether it’s a full-home overhaul or a stylish single room update it can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially if you are working, parenting, moving or juggling any of lifes other challenges at the same time. Whether you are gathering inspiration to organising ideas and staying on top of logistics, the right apps can make all the difference in keeping you organised.

At Applemoon Interiors, we work closely with clients to keep renovation projects smooth, inspiring and stress-free. That’s why we’ve put together our list of the 5 best apps to support your renovation journey, if you’re DIYing the whole thing, project-managing with a partner, or collaborating with us these apps will certainly help you.

1. HomeNotes.co — Capture & Share Every Detail

This one is new on my radar and keeps popping up on my Instagram feed, it looks really intuitive and easy to use, as well as being aesthetically pleased (we like this!)

Best for: On-site notes, photos, and collaboration

Perfect for: keeping track of every idea, issue, and thing 'to-do' during your renovation.

HomeNotes.co is a powerful, user-friendly app that allows you to take notes and photos directly on-site.

Going beyond typical notes, it lets you:

✔ Capture issues, ideas, or design decisions instantly

✔ Upload photos with annotations

✔ Share projects with your contractor, designer (US!) , or trade professionals

✔ Keep everything tied to the specific room or area of the home

Whether you spot a quirky detail you want to check out or a problem that needs solving, HomeNotes helps keep all that crucial information in one place. This is especially useful in renovation projects where details matter and changes happen fast.

✨ Tip: Use HomeNotes to document things you want to discuss with your designer or contractor...

clear visuals + notes = clearer decisions.

2. Pinterest — Your Digital Moodboard for Inspiration

We have been using this for many years of course however it does seem to have rather a lot of advertising on there now which can clutter it up a bit. Here is the link to our Pinterest Profile if you want to check out our projects on there.

Best for: Creative inspiration and idea gathering

Perfect for: visual planning, moodboards, and style direction.

If you haven’t already fallen in love with Pinterest, now is the time. Pinterest is the go-to platform for visual inspiration and has become a staple in the renovation planning process.

With Pinterest you can:

✔ Save ideas from around the web into boards

✔ Group inspiration by room, style, colour palette or project phase

✔ Discover trending design looks and practical renovation tips

✔ Easily share boards with your designer or partner

Type in the general style you are drawn to and watch Pinterest lead you down a path towards inspiration you didn't know you were looking for.

3. Design Files — Our Favourite Platform for Client Collaboration

This is the platform we use in our business to keep on top of all of our client information and have found it be be easy to use and collboarative.

Best for: centralised project documentation and communication

Perfect for: working with your interior designer (especially us!)

Here’s why it’s invaluable:

✔ Central hub for every project detail

✔ We store inspiration, budgets, finishes, floorplans, product links & more for clients to access

✔ Accessible to you and the Applemoon Interiors design team anytime

✔ Keeps everything organised in one shared place

Design Files lets us track progress, share documents and keep project information transparent and up-to-date. It simplifies collaboration between us especially when decisions evolve and new ideas emerge.

4. Houzz — Shop, Save & Visualise Your Space

We are on Houzz but don't use it as much as we should, great for professional images of beautiful renovations.

Best for: product sourcing and professional connections

Perfect for: finding furniture, fixtures, and local tradespeople.

Houzz combines inspiration with practical tools for renovation and design. It’s more than a gallery — it’s a hub for everything renovation:

✔ Explore millions of interior and exterior photos

✔ Save ideas into organised boards

✔ Shop products directly through the app

✔ Connect with professionals in your area

Houzz also lets you dive into real renovation projects with ideas you might not have considered, and compare product options side-by-side as you refine your renovation wishlist.

5. MagicPlan — Plan, Measure & Visualise Your Space

We have started using this app too, it's pretty good, although we can't help but doule check everything with our trusty real life tape measure, just to be sure!!

Best for: floorplans and space planning

Perfect for: mapping out your renovation before you buy or build.

MagicPlan makes visualising your space easy. With it you can:

✔ Create accurate floorplans using your phone camera

✔ Add measurements and annotations

✔ Visualise furniture layouts and renovation changes

✔ Export plans for sharing with designers, builders, or trades

This app is ideal if you want to experiment with room layouts and understand actual dimensions, a crucial step before ordering furniture or making major renovation decisions.

Of course we always recommend getting us to help with this bit as this is where expensive mistakes can happen!

Renovation Success Starts With the Right Tools

A successful renovation is all about clarity, collaboration, and inspiration.

These five apps — HomeNotes.co, Pinterest, Design Files, Houzz, and MagicPlan will help you:

✨ Turn inspiration into action

✨ Stay organised from start to finish

✨ Communicate clearly with your design and build team

If you’d like help turning your renovation vision into reality, Applemoon Interiors is here to guide you every step of the way, and we use these tools to ensure your experience is seamless, enjoyable and deeply personal to your style.

👉 Ready to collaborate on your renovation project? Contact us today to get started. email info@applemooninteriors.o.uk

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