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Pros: With MagicPlan, you can build to-scale floorplans with furniture. It also includes basic 3D visualization software and elevation. Very intuitive and easy to use. Extremely helpful to determine if furniture will fit into a space and play around with layouts prior to buying. If you’re looking for a budget layout and interior design tool, this is one of the best.

Cons: Limitations in terms of colors and finishings. Best used for overall layout and scale. Mobile or tablet only.

Notes: Paid plans are available, but you can test drive two projects for free.

Pro: An intuitive interior design visualizer for beginners, Spoak allows you to create wall mockups and place furniture in the space. It also tracks and catalogs all products and purchase links for easy buying! Membership also comes with discounts to decor retailers like McGee & Co, Revival Rugs and Bloomscape. Honestly, invaluable in design regardless of your project size..

Cons: Affordable, but not free. There’s a learning curve with finishings and some limitations to the software. Memberships starting at $11.99/month.

Want to give it a shot? Use this link for a discount!

Pro: It may seem odd to buy an interior design book with no pictures, but rest assured this is the most useful, easy to understand textbook you’ll ever see. It clearly explains interior design and boils it down to the ratios that really make it work, from hanging a gallery wall to rug sizes.

Cons: It’s not free, but might be the best $25 you’ll spend on your project.

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