15 Remodeling Online Design Tools, Including Counters, Tile, and Flooring; Fixtures, Furniture, and Appliances; and Door and Win
Design and color are in place, and you’ve analyzed additional options, so what about the furnishings and other decorative elements? These online tools allow you to visualize different flooring, tiles, and countertops, as well as fixtures, furniture, appliances…even windows and doors in your kitchen, bath, and home! They are useful as you visualize your renovation plans.
Most of these tools are free. A few are paid or have paid versions. Each tool’s description is a quotation from its website.
Countertops, Tile, and Flooring Design Tools
1. Armstrong Design a Room
http://www.armstrong.com/flooring/design-tools.html
“See the difference Armstrong flooring can make to any room”
2. Countertop Product Coordination Tool
http://www.countertop.com/cordtool/
“Match your cabinets, appliances, and countertops throughout your home.”
3. Dupont My Room Designer
http://www2.dupont.com/Surfaces/en_US/project_center/design_budget/color_selector.html
“Decide which countertop surface material is right for you and your home.”
4. Floor Visualizer
http://www.jfloor.com/content/content_detail.jsp?cgid=40&number=84
“Select…one of the sample rooms…select flooring and paint colors.”
5. Modwalls Custom Tile Blender
http://www.modwallsblender.com/blender.html
“Create your own custom blend.”
Fixture, Furniture, and Appliance Design Tools
6. Cabinet Liquidators Online Design Tool
http://designtool.cabinetliquidators.com/kitchentool_cl.cfm
“Kitchen design tool.”
7. Ethan Allen
http://www.ethanallen.com/ (choose “design,” then “2D space planner”)
“2D space planner.”
8. GE Virtual Kitchen Designer
http://www.geappliances.com/design_center/virtual_kitchen_designer/
“Create your dream kitchen with our easy-to-use interior design tool.”
9. IKEA Pax Planner
http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_US/rooms_ideas/splashplanners.html#lnk-2-2
“Organization and style, the way you want it.”
10. Kohler Virtual Bathroom Planner
http://kohler1.view22.com/view22/kohler/gallery_scratch.jsp
“Explore inspiring bathrooms complete with select KOHLER products.”
11. Kohler Shower Planning Tool
http://www.us.kohler.com/performanceshowers/configurations.jsp?category=12&nsection=2&nsubsection=3&nitem=cat12
“Custom shower and options inspire virtually endless design possibilities.”
12. Moen Bathroom and Kitchen Faucet Selection
http://www.moen.com/bathroom/design-planning
“Find the faucet that blends with your lifestyle as well as your décor.”
Door and Window Design Tools
13. Anderson Room Planner for Patio Door and Window Design
http://www.andersenwindows.com/servlet/Satellite/AW/Page/awGeneral-3/1180647046699
“Turn your dreams into a plan.”
14. Door Imagination System
http://www.clopaydoor.com/visfiles/garage-door-imagination-system.aspx
“The transformation of your home begins with the door imagination system.”
15. Therma-Tru Doors
http://www.thermatru.com/products/door-designer/
“Visualize the possibilities of a beautiful, new Therma-Tru entryway on your home.”
Do you have a favorite online design tool or have any feedback on any of these tools? Leave a comment below and tell us about it!
Tomorrow we’ll share 30 Mobile, Smart Phone, and iPad Applications, where you can design wherever you are, without the need of a traditional computer!
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