ANDWe are entering the phase of the year of good resolutions. And it is on many people’s lists for 2025 the home chapter: everything to be furnished, to be revolutionized or even just to be renovated. Here are some color ideas and apps intuitive, to try to design the furniture independently: thus saving time and money. And having fun too, discovering the infinite possibilities of combination and customisation.
Furnishings, the color trends of 2025: Mocha Mouse, Future Dusk and Cherry Lacquer
On the color front, the trends say that we will go towards a return of dark colorsstable and long-lasting colours. From the Mocha MoussePantone color of 2025, al Future Dusk (between dark blue and purple) reported by WGSN. Al Cherry Lacqueran intense and versatile burgundy.
As he says color strategist Clare Smith in this article by Living, trendy neutrals will returnfrom white to cream to grey. Maybe, however, combined with greens, saturated browns and dusty pastel colors. The prevailing inspiration is nature: in a delicate historical moment, colors that give security work. In contrast to this trend, the other urgency of the moment comes from the rise of artificial intelligence and therefore a hyper-bright, vibrant and synthetic colours.
Apps for designing and furnishing in 3D
The growing importance of artificial intelligence in our lives is also evident from number and sophistication of furnishing apps within everyone’s reach. Intuitive, they allow you to design and customize spaces in 3D, using AR (augmented reality) and AI, and saving time. The Fuorisalone magazine dedicates a focus precisely to these applications.
You don’t need to be an interior designer to use them: with just a few clicks they allow you to create the floor plan of the space, model in 3D and add and place furniture and objects. But also to simulate lighting, materials and textures. In some cases, you get to define the budget.
1. 3D Home Design: For Beginners
Ideal for beginners, 3D Home Design has a simple interface, perfect for those with no experience in design. It allows you to create a 2D floor plan and then transform it into a 3D model to visualize the interiors. You can then add furniture and decorations from an integrated library, customizing colors, materials and textures. The project can then be saved and shared.
2. 5D Planner: for decor enthusiasts
Ideal for both professionals and enthusiasts, 5D Planner it is simple to navigate but has advanced features. The rendering is very realisticalso regarding light effects and textures. You can also view the project in immersive mode, with VR viewers.
3. Houzz: between design and shopping
On Houzz you can get inspired, thanks to the database of images and design projects from all over the world. AND you can also buy it, directly through the app. It allows you to share ideas with professionals or friends.
4. IKEA Place: to avoid furnishing mistakes
Ikea Place uses Augmented Reality to virtually place IKEA furniture in rooms and see them in real context. In the integrated IKEA catalog you can have a 3D preview of the products which then, after scanning the room with the camera, they can be positioned in real space.
5. RoomSketcher: for professionals
RoomSketcher it’s a tool professional, ideal for architects and designers, where you can make precision drawings and obtain 3D renderings. However, even beginners can use it to create basic floor plans, thanks to an intuitive interface. High quality exportable projects for professional use or presentations.
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