Technology continues to revolutionise the way we live and you probably notice this in your home. Everything from the refrigerator to the air conditioning is a “smart” appliance. Now there are even applications to help organise, decorate and increase security at your house. Here are three apps every homeowner should consider downloading for their smartphone or tablet.
Ever want to know how a couch you see online would look in your home? This app can make it possible by superimposing images of furniture pieces of your choice onto the area your phone’s camera is focused. This means you can see what your home would look like when furnished with specific pieces you find. Furniture from IKEA, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, West Elm, Herman Miller and Knoll are all featured on the app. It is available on the iPhone App Store and Google Play for free.
Finding inspiration to keep your house looking its best can be difficult. This app provides users with “tips and tools” to “shape up their home and simplify life by offering informative articles on organising, cleaning, decorating and maintaining living spaces. Tips can be found for different types of homeowners and housing types meaning no one is excluded. Whether you need motivation for cleaning or want some more information on painting your bedroom, the app has you covered. The BrightNest app is available for free on Google Play and the iPhone App Store.
Thanks to the Salient Eye app, you can monitor your home security from a mobile phone. If the app detects any motion in your house, it will send a text message and an email to your primary phone with images of the area in question. This is important as it can help you determine if there is an intruder in your home or if the cat is simply causing trouble again. The app is available for free on Google Play, while an iOS version is in the works.
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