Resources for planning your next renovation
Looking for tips, resources, or inspiration for planning your next renovation? Here are some online resources we compiled to help you on your next home remodeling journey.
Houzz
Access to Houzz is available both from their website as well as a free app for iPad and iPhone and Android devices. Photos are browsable by style, room, and location, and your favorites can be easily saved for later viewing. Check out our blog posts on how to use Houzz for inspiration and planning and using the Houzz mobile app.
HGTV
HGTV broadcasts a variety of how-to shows with a focus on home improvement, gardening, craft and remodeling. Here are some of their onlnie planning guides that we think are worth checking out:
- HGTV Remodeling
- HGTV Kitchen Planning Guide
- HGTV Bathroom Planning Guide
- HGTV Home Additions Planning Guide
This Old House
Advice on home improvement, remodeling, upgrades, tools, and products. Ideas, photos, how-to videos, step-by-step projects and more.
Better Home and Gardens
Ideas and improvement projects for your home and garden plus recipes and entertaining ideas.
ImproveNet
The suite of free project estimators from ImproveNet provide a simple interface for calculating project details and cost (to include materials and labor).
House Logic
HouseLogic provides smart advice about home improvement and home ownership to help you enhance your home’s value and your enjoyment of it.
The Kitchn
A satellite site of Apartment Therapy, The Kitchn inspires cooks and nourishing homes through daily recipes, tips, kitchen tours, how-tos, news, product reviews, giveaways, and cooking contests.
Home Remodeling Boards on Pinterest
A melting pot for all things visual, Pinterest boards are a must-see for home design ideas. Here are a couple choice home remodeling boards (plus our own) to follow:
- Stowe Construction Pinterest Board
- Elite Remodeling Pinterest Board
- Better Homes and Gardens Pinterest Board (note: not all BHG boards are directly related to home and interior design)
For home design inspiration, follow these Instagram accounts to help kick-start your imagination. For more rabbit holes of inspiration, explore hashtags such as #remodeling, #interiors, #renovation, and #homeimprovement.