A majority of us have smart phones or tablets that we use to keep track of our schedules, take photos, play games, and most importantly, stay connected. There are hundreds of thousands of applications (apps) for our phones to help us do all of these things, but did you know there were apps that can help with home improvement projects? Discover some of the best painting applications for your phone or tablet that will make finding the right color for your home a breeze.
Color Snap – This app, brought to you by Sherwin Williams, provides you with the capability of digitalizing the process of trying out paint samples in your home. With this app, you can try as many paint colors as you want to, without the hassle of running to and from the paint store! Simply take a photo of the room you want to paint. Then, select from hundreds of Sherwin Williams colors and just like that, your room is digitally transformed.
MyPantone – If you want to try accent colors or color schemes that involve two tones, this painting app is for you! Pantone has put together a database of 13,000 paint colors for the home. With their app, MyPantone, you can combine different colors to create your own unique look. Before you go with a bold mix of colors for your home’s walls, use the MyPantone app to find a color scheme you’ll love!
Color Capture – Benjamin Moore has created an app that allows you to snap a photo of a color that you like, then have the app find a similar shade in a color Benjamin Moore offers. The app will also list local paint stores that carry that paint color, as well as more details on that specific color, the finishes it is offered in, and other information people who aren’t familiar with painting should know about. This is a great app for a first-time homeowner looking to incorporate some color into their home decor.
A word of caution to those looking to utilize these paint apps – the way a color appears on your screen is dependent upon the type of device being used. For this reason, it’s always best to check a printed sample of the paint color prior to committing to a color.
Find the color that’s right for your home today with these mobile-friendly painting applications.