The 5 Best Online Design Services for Your New Home

In need of decorating help? Thanks to a number of available online design services, you can now design your dream home at the click of a button. These online decorating services allow homeowners to leverage the help and advice of professional interior designers without paying the high price-tag. While hiring an in-person interior designer can cost upwards of several thousand dollars, an e-design service may only cost a few hundreds bucks. This budget-friendly option makes it possible for homeowners in need of design help to transform their place into an ideal space. Here’s a look at several of the best e-design services available to customers.

Laurel and Wolf

Founded in 2014, Laurel and Wolf has helped thousands of people design the home of their dreams. Founder and interior designer Leura Fine created Laurel and Wolf in order to make interior design accessible to all.

How it works: The company’s interior design service is a four-step process. First, the service pairs you with a certified designer who matches your overall aesthetic and budget. Second, the designer creates a concept board with your input. Third, the designer sends you a curated shopping list. Finally, customers can purchase any curated items they like and place them in their homes to complete the look.

Pricing information: Laurel and Wolf offers three packages for purchase: the “Light Package,” which costs $79 per room and includes designer input on accessories and style; the “Classic Package,” which costs $149 per room and includes designer suggestions on furniture, room layouts and design; and the “Signature Package,” which costs $249 per room and includes two concepts from a designer, as well as layout suggestions, furniture recommendations and design advice.

Homepolish

Homepolish is a premium interior design service with locations throughout the U.S. The online design service connects customers with top interior designers, general contractors, a purchasing concierge and “end-to-end” interior design assistance.

How it works: Unlike many other e-design companies, Homepolish offers both in-person design services and online design services. If you live in a city where Homepolish is available, you can choose to have an interior designer come to your home. If not, you can choose to have a designer meet you via video. After you choose your design method, Homepolish asks customers to list out their design needs and budget. Finally, customers are matched with a designer who is capable of meeting their decorating and budget needs.

Pricing information: Homepolish customers pay by the hour. Rates start at $130 per hour and vary by designer. The design package includes a minimum of 10 hours with the option to purchase additional increments of five hours.

Havenly

With design packages starting at just $79, Havenly is an especially budget-friendly e-design option. Sisters Lee Mayer and Emily Motayed founded the company in 2014 out of a desire to make interior design affordable and easy.

How it works: When choosing a designer, customers have the option to either scroll through Havenly’s roster of 100 plus pros to see photos of their work or they can take Havenly’s style survey. The style survey will match homeowners with a designer who meets their style needs. After a designer is chosen, customers fill out a room profile to tell the designer what they want. The Havenly designer will then respond with an initial set of ideas, as well as a visual of the room and a floor plan recommendation. Finally, customers will receive a curated list of products to purchase for the home.

Pricing information: Havenly offers two different packages: a “Mini Design,” which costs $79 and includes three ideas, one design concept and up to two revisions; and a “Full Design,” which costs $199 and includes three ideas, one design concept, one revision, 3D room layout and a custom floorplan.

Modsy

Founded in 2013, Modsy is innovating the way homeowners decorate their spaces. The design service offers a “one stop digital catalogue” with 3D technology that allows customers to visualize their home with new furniture before they buy it.

How it works: Customers first tell Modsy about their project and the kind of decor they prefer. After taking a style quiz, they’ll build a room profile by uploading photos of the space. This will then be turned into a 3D model of the room. Afterwards, customers design their room with the help of Style Advisors. Once they’ve pictured the furniture and decor in the room, they can purchase all items directly through Modsy.

Pricing information: Modsy offers two packages: the “Modsy,” which costs $59 and includes a 3D model of the room, 360 degree visualization, two custom designs, unlimited design revisions, personal shopping and insider discounts; and the “Modsy Plus,” which costs $199 and includes all features from the first package plus one-on-one chats with a Style Advisor and personalized design tips, layout suggestions and product recommendations.

Decorilla

The e-design service Decorilla allows customers to design rooms using both traditional in-person interior design and online interior design. The design service also offers exclusive discount on top decor brands.

How it works: Similar to Homepolish, Decorilla offers in-home interior design services in select cities, as well as online design services nationwide. To design a space using Decorilla’s e-design technology, customers first choose a style preference as well as a store preference (examples include Crate and Barrel, Jonathan Adler, Design Within Reach, etc). They’ll then fill out a form with their budget and project needs. From there, customers can choose to either phone or video chat with a designer, or they can schedule an in-home consultation. Designers will produce 3D renderings of the customer’s room with all designs. This way, customers can picture what it will look like in real life before committing to the project.

Pricing information: Decorilla designers offer hourly help at $75 per hour. Customers can also choose from one their customized packages starting at $345 per hour.

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