The colossal variety of technologies allows everyone to try their hand at interior design. Whole drawing sets and artistic skills for drawing details are no longer needed. The same applications are used by both professionals and amateurs. We tell you about the 8 most popular free programs for interior design and apartment planning!
1. Planner 5D
Planner 5D has two huge benefits - it's free and updated regularly. In a large and varied catalog, you can find objects for all occasions: from architectural modules, stairs and partitions to furniture and decor.
In Planner 5D, you can change textures and colors, compare different materials, adapt the finished project to your measurements and conveniently switch between 2D and 3D mode. Do not limit your imagination and feel free to experiment!
The program was created by Russian developers, so there is no need to look for Russification and master an incomprehensible interface. All features of the application are fully adapted to our market and audience. Everything can be developed in it, from the design of the site to the children's room or study.
2. Roomstyler
Roomstyler is a free and very lightweight program for interior design beginners. Even if you have no experience in creating layouts, you can use ready-made templates. All of them can be adapted to fit your size, adjusted and changed details.
Roomstyler makes it easy to view designs in different modes to scroll through them from all angles. Design not only entire rooms, but also individual elements - kitchen sets, a sleeping place or even small accessories. Roomstyler also has a very developed and active community, so you can always chat with other designers, share ideas, hear criticism or discuss work.
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3. Sweet Home 3D
The free Sweet Home 3D software is hardly suitable for professional interior designers. But it is quite enough for beginners, amateurs and one-time planning development. It is very simple, but at the same time it has all the necessary basic functions to draw walls and partitions, arrange furniture and think over decor.
Sweet Home 3D's main language is English, but there is also a Russian-language version. The library of the program is not very large, but the missing details can be downloaded from the application's website. The catalog is conveniently divided into sections, and the finished project can be viewed from different angles.
4. SketchUp
SketchUp is a great option for modeling simple 3D objects. It is suitable for designing interiors, furniture, entire buildings, and even lots or roads. The interface is extremely clear, so you can even master it intuitively.
There is a paid professional version of the program, but the free SketchUp is enough for basic tasks and getting acquainted with the management. The finished models in the free version of SketchUp turn out to be very high quality and completely viable. You can experiment with colors, placement and layout. You can also manually size individual elements - this is a very valuable option.
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5. Homestyler
Homestyler is a free program from the creators of giants such as AutoCAD and 3ds Max. The program is perfect for creating layouts of apartments and houses, designing interior designs and individual locations.
You can develop a project from scratch, use ready-made solutions from the library or partially written schemes. Compare and explore different finishes, change colors and textures. In stock - all kinds of pieces of furniture from real collections and catalogs of popular brands.
6. HomeByMe
The free HomeByMe program is needed to create apartment layouts and design projects online. In the catalog you will find a huge selection of ready-made objects with which you can experiment.Among them there are many 3D works from famous world designers, and this is an additional plus for watching.
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7. PRO100
The main advantage of PRO100 is that it is a professional development, which helps to very flexibly configure and change the parameters of elements. Of course, you will have to spend a little time to master it. But if you already had experience with interior design programs, it will be easier!
The free demo version of PRO100 is limited in functionality, but even it is more than enough to create a layout. Change textures, shapes, details, set colors and transparency. You can independently draw any object and change its properties, and not spend hours looking for a suitable object in libraries.
8. Planoplan
If you prefer online services, check out the free Planoplan software. It has a Russian-language interface, a rich library of real objects and many standard layouts that you can use and adapt. It is very simple, straightforward and regularly updated taking into account current trends.
In Planoplan, you can create an interior design from scratch or use ready-made modules. Develop general plans or detail individual fragments. You can even create a whole VR panorama and "walk" around the room, assessing the light and shade and other nuances. The virtual tour can be downloaded even on a smartphone - very convenient!
