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A curated collection of interior design resources for professionals and enthusiasts. Includes design principles, color palettes, space planning, furniture layouts, CAD tools, material libraries, and professional tips. Find hand-picked blogs, books, software, and free resources to create beautiful spaces.

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# Awesome Interior Design Resources 🏠



![Awesome Interior Design Resources Banner](https://github.com/mrspartak/awesome-interior-design/blob/main/banner.png?raw=true)



A curated collection of interior design resources for professionals and enthusiasts. Includes design principles, color palettes, space planning, furniture layouts, CAD tools, material libraries, and professional tips. Find hand-picked blogs, books, software, and free resources to create beautiful spaces.



## Table of Contents

- [Getting Started](#getting-started)

  - [How to Use This Repository](#how-to-use-this-repository)

- [Resource Categories](#resource-categories)

  - [📚 Design Fundamentals](#-design-fundamentals)

  - [🎨 Color & Materials](#-color--materials)

  - [📐 Space Planning](#-space-planning)

  - [💻 Software & Tools](#-software--tools)

    - [🔨 CAD & 3D Modeling](#-cad--3d-modeling)

    - [🎨 Rendering & Visualization](#-rendering--visualization)

    - [📐 Space Planning & Floor Plans](#-space-planning--floor-plans)

    - [⚡ Project Management](#-project-management)

    - [🎯 Specialized Tools](#-specialized-tools)

  - [📱 Apps & Online Tools](#-apps--online-tools)

  - [📖 Learning Resources](#-learning-resources)

  - - [🛠️ Professional Resources](#️-professional-resources)

    - [📊 Business Templates & Documents](#-business-templates--documents)

    - [💼 Business Development](#-business-development)

    - [📋 Project Management Resources](#-project-management-resources)

    - [🤝 Client Communication](#-client-communication)

    - [📚 Industry Standards & Guidelines](#-industry-standards--guidelines)

    - [📈 Business Tools & Calculators](#-business-tools--calculators)

    - [🔍 Professional Directories & Networks](#-professional-directories--networks)

    - [📦 Procurement & Sourcing](#-procurement--sourcing)

- [Contributing](#contributing)

  - [How to Contribute](#how-to-contribute)

  - [Contribution Guidelines](#contribution-guidelines)

- [Acknowledgments](#acknowledgments)



## Getting Started



This repository aims to be the ultimate collection of interior design resources. Whether you're a professional designer, student, or passionate about home decoration, you'll find valuable resources here.



### How to Use This Repository



1. Browse through categories that interest you

2. Star the repository to find it easily later

3. Check back regularly for updates

4. Share with fellow designers and enthusiasts



## Resource Categories



### 📚 Design Fundamentals

- Principles of interior design

- Color theory and psychology

- Space planning basics

- Design styles and movements

  - [List of interior design styles](https://mystofa.com/interior-styles)



### 🎨 Color & Materials

- Color palettes and schemes

- Material libraries

- Texture resources

- Finish guides



### 📐 Space Planning

- Room layout principles

- Furniture arrangement guides

- Ergonomics resources

- Space optimization techniques



### 💻 Software & Tools



#### 🔨 CAD & 3D Modeling

- [SketchUp](https://www.sketchup.com/) - User-friendly 3D modeling software with a free web version and extensive plugin library

- [AutoCAD](https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad) - Industry-standard CAD software for precise 2D and 3D drawings

- [Revit](https://www.autodesk.com/products/revit) - BIM software for coordinated and consistent design in 3D

- [Chief Architect](https://www.chiefarchitect.com/products/home-design/premier/) - Professional interior design software with automatic building tools

- [Blender](https://www.blender.org/) - Free, open-source 3D creation suite with powerful modeling and rendering capabilities

- [Rhinoceros 3D](https://www.rhino3d.com/) - Professional 3D modeling software popular for furniture design

- [ArchiCAD](https://graphisoft.com/solutions/archicad) - BIM software with robust interior design capabilities



#### 🎨 Rendering & Visualization

- [V-Ray](https://www.chaos.com/vray) - Professional rendering solution for photorealistic visualizations

- [Lumion](https://lumion.com/) - Real-time architectural visualization software with extensive material library

- [Enscape](https://enscape3d.com/) - Real-time rendering and virtual reality software

- [Twinmotion](https://www.unrealengine.com/twinmotion) - Real-time immersive 3D visualization tool

- [Corona Renderer](https://www.chaos.com/corona) - High-performance photorealistic renderer

- [D5 Render](https://www.d5render.com/) - Real-time rendering engine with AI-enhanced features

- [KeyShot](https://www.keyshot.com/) - Easy-to-use rendering software popular for furniture visualization

  

#### 📐 Space Planning & Floor Plans

- [RoomSketcher](https://www.roomsketcher.com/) - Online floor plan and home design tool

- [Planner 5D](https://planner5d.com) - Online interior design tool with AR capabilities

- [SmartDraw](https://www.smartdraw.com/) - Floor plan and diagram creation software

- [Sweet Home 3D](http://www.sweethome3d.com/) - Free interior design application for 2D and 3D visualization

- [Cedreo](https://cedreo.com/) - 3D home design software specifically for professionals

- [Live Home 3D](https://www.livehome3d.com/) - Intuitive home design software for Mac and Windows

- [Floor Planner](https://floorplanner.com/) - Easy-to-use online floor plan creator

  

#### ⚡ Project Management

- [Asana](https://asana.com/) - Project and task management for design teams

- [Trello](https://trello.com/) - Visual collaboration tool for project organization

- [Studio Designer](https://www.studiodesigner.com/) - Business management platform specifically for interior designers

- [Ivy](https://www.ivy.co/) - Project management and business software for interior designers

- [Design Manager](https://www.designmanager.com/) - Project and business management software for interior design professionals

- [Mydoma Studio](https://www.mydomastudio.com/) - Client management and project collaboration platform



#### 🎯 Specialized Tools

- [Morpholio Board](https://www.morpholioapps.com/board) - Digital mood board creation app

- [Concepts](https://concepts.app/) - Digital sketching app for iPad with infinite canvas

- [magicplan](https://www.magicplan.app) - Floor plan creation and estimation app using AR

- [Houzz Pro](https://pro.houzz.com) - Business and project management platform with 3D visualization tools

- [Material Bank](https://www.materialbank.com/) - Material sampling and procurement platform

- [Spoak](https://www.spoak.com) - Design tool suite with product sourcing and mood boards

- [Adobe Color](https://color.adobe.com/) - Free color palette creation and exploration tool

- [Colormind](http://colormind.io/) - AI-powered color palette generator

- [Interio Design Quiz](https://mystofa.com/quizes/design-test) - Quiz to find your clients interior design style preferences

  

### 📱 Apps & Online Tools

- Color matching apps

- Room planners

- Measurement tools

- Design calculators

- Interior style quizes

  - [Free and very accurate interior design quiz](https://mystofa.com/quizes/design-test) 



### 📖 Learning Resources

- Online courses

- Tutorial collections

- Design blogs

- YouTube channels

- Podcasts



### 🛠️ Professional Resources



#### 📊 Business Templates & Documents



#### 💼 Business Development



#### 📋 Project Management Resources



#### 🤝 Client Communication



#### 📚 Industry Standards & Guidelines



#### 📈 Business Tools & Calculators



#### 🔍 Professional Directories & Networks

- [Interior designers list](https://mystofa.com/interior-designers) - Professional listing with portfolios on a client-heavy website

- [Interior Design Society (IDS)](theidslist.com/) - Membership-based directory of certified interior designers, focused on residential design professionals

- [ASID Find a Pro](https://www.asid.org/find-a-pro) - Comprehensive directory of American Society of Interior Designers members with advanced search options

- [Houzz Professionals](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designer) - Extensive directory with project photos, reviews, and direct communication features

- [BIID Find a Designer](https://biid.org.uk/find-interior-designer) - UK's leading directory of registered interior designers with qualification verification



#### 📦 Procurement & Sourcing



## Contributing



We welcome contributions from the interior design community! Please read our [contributing guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) before submitting your suggestions.



### How to Contribute

1. Fork the repository

2. Create a new branch (`git checkout -b add-new-resource`)

3. Add your resources

4. Submit a pull request



### Contribution Guidelines

- Ensure resources are high-quality and relevant

- Follow the established format

- Include a brief description

- Verify links are working



## Acknowledgments



Special thanks to all contributors who help make this resource collection possible! 🙏



### Contributors: 

- [Design Labodina](https://labodina.com/) - Interior Designer, Amsterdam, Netherlands



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