1. Floorplanner– Whether you want to completely change the layout of a house, or simply see how furniture will fit into a space, Floorplanner is a great tool.  You can plan out single rooms, or entire houses.  Having had no experience in interior design, Floorplanner was incredibly easy to work with.  With the free option, you get one free “project” (which includes 3 levels), and each additional project is $4.95.  More info on pricing here.  Check out my use of the site here,here, and here.

2. Sherwin Williams Paint Visualizer– I had so much fun with this one! You can use the paint visualizer to see what the entire exterior of your house would look like in a certain color, or use it for a single room inside, or even a single door.  With such a large variety of color choices, you’re bound to find one you like! Here are a few front door choices that I played around with.

3. Polyvore– Once you get to the decorating, the fun really begins…trust me! With Polyvore, you can add just about any item to a mood board.  This came in handy when I was trying to decide on decor options for the office. (We decided to go with masculine, by the way!) I used Polyvore to put together some fun spring ideas too. This site is so fun; I seriously could spend hours playing!

4. Historic Properties– If you are renovating or restoring an older home, I would suggest checking out this list of resources.  You can find anything from local tradesmen to architectural tips to hard-to-find historic home products.  We have consulted this list on many occasions!

5. Apartment Therapy– Don’t let the name fool you.  Apartment Therapy is hardly limited to apartments.  Whether you want to ask a specific question or just looking for some inspiration, Apartment Therapy is the place to look.

There are so many resources out there and I feel so fortunate that they are all available to us! These are just a few that I have personally found helpful.

What are some of your favorite online home and DIY resources?