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This document outlines the process and guidelines for contributing. 4 | 5 | ## Review Process 6 | 7 | - Pull requests will be reviewed within 1 week 8 | - I welcome educational and non-commercial resources 9 | - Commercial resources may be accepted in select cases if they provide significant value to the community 10 | 11 | ## What We Accept 12 | 13 | ✅ **Encouraged Contributions:** 14 | - Educational resources and tutorials 15 | - Free design tools and software 16 | - Open-source projects 17 | - Blog posts and articles with substantial educational content 18 | - Online courses and learning materials 19 | - Design inspiration galleries 20 | - Industry standards and guidelines 21 | - Professional templates and workflows 22 | - Community-driven projects 23 | 24 | ⚠️ **Commercial Resources:** 25 | - Must provide unique or exceptional value 26 | - Should have a free tier or trial version 27 | - Will be evaluated case by case 28 | - Must be clearly marked as commercial 29 | 30 | ❌ **What We Don't Accept:** 31 | - Purely promotional content 32 | - Affiliate links 33 | - Low-quality resources 34 | - Broken links 35 | - Duplicate resources 36 | - Content that violates copyright 37 | 38 | ## How to Submit 39 | 40 | 1. **Fork** the repository 41 | 2. **Create a new branch** for your additions 42 | 3. **Add your resource** in the appropriate category 43 | 4. **Follow the format:** 44 | ```markdown 45 | - [Resource Name](link) - Brief description that explains the value proposition. 46 | ``` 47 | 5. **Submit a pull request** with a clear description of your additions 48 | 49 | ## Formatting Guidelines 50 | 51 | - Keep descriptions concise but informative 52 | - Use proper markdown formatting 53 | - Sort resources alphabetically within categories 54 | - Check for broken links before submitting 55 | - Ensure proper spelling and grammar 56 | - Add new categories only if necessary 57 | 58 | ## Quality Guidelines 59 | 60 | Your submission should: 61 | - Be relevant to interior design 62 | - Provide clear value to the community 63 | - Be actively maintained 64 | - Be accessible (preferably in English) 65 | - Have a professional presentation 66 | - Include proper documentation if it's a tool 67 | 68 | ## Need Help? 69 | 70 | If you're unsure about anything, feel free to: 71 | - Open an issue for questions 72 | - Start a discussion 73 | - Reach out through provided contact channels 74 | 75 | Thank you for helping make this resource collection better! 🙏 76 | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | # Awesome Interior Design Resources 🏠 2 | 3 | ![Awesome Interior Design Resources Banner](https://github.com/mrspartak/awesome-interior-design/blob/main/banner.png?raw=true) 4 | 5 | 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. 6 | 7 | ## Table of Contents 8 | - [Getting Started](#getting-started) 9 | - [How to Use This Repository](#how-to-use-this-repository) 10 | - [Resource Categories](#resource-categories) 11 | - [📚 Design Fundamentals](#-design-fundamentals) 12 | - [🎨 Color & Materials](#-color--materials) 13 | - [📈 Trends & Inspiration](#-trends--inspiration) 14 | - [📐 Space Planning](#-space-planning) 15 | - [💻 Software & Tools](#-software--tools) 16 | - [🔨 CAD & 3D Modeling](#-cad--3d-modeling) 17 | - [🎨 Rendering & Visualization](#-rendering--visualization) 18 | - [📐 Space Planning & Floor Plans](#-space-planning--floor-plans) 19 | - [⚡ Project Management](#-project-management) 20 | - [🎯 Specialized Tools](#-specialized-tools) 21 | - [📱 Apps & Online Tools](#-apps--online-tools) 22 | - [📖 Learning Resources](#-learning-resources) 23 | - - [🛠️ Professional Resources](#️-professional-resources) 24 | - [📊 Business Templates & Documents](#-business-templates--documents) 25 | - [💼 Business Development](#-business-development) 26 | - [📋 Project Management Resources](#-project-management-resources) 27 | - [🤝 Client Communication](#-client-communication) 28 | - [📚 Industry Standards & Guidelines](#-industry-standards--guidelines) 29 | - [📈 Business Tools & Calculators](#-business-tools--calculators) 30 | - [🔍 Professional Directories & Networks](#-professional-directories--networks) 31 | - [📦 Procurement & Sourcing](#-procurement--sourcing) 32 | - [Contributing](#contributing) 33 | - [How to Contribute](#how-to-contribute) 34 | - [Contribution Guidelines](#contribution-guidelines) 35 | - [Acknowledgments](#acknowledgments) 36 | 37 | ## Getting Started 38 | 39 | 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. 40 | 41 | ### How to Use This Repository 42 | 43 | 1. Browse through categories that interest you 44 | 2. Star the repository to find it easily later 45 | 3. Check back regularly for updates 46 | 4. Share with fellow designers and enthusiasts 47 | 48 | ## Resource Categories 49 | 50 | ### 📚 Design Fundamentals 51 | - Principles of interior design 52 | - Color theory and psychology 53 | - Space planning basics 54 | - Design styles and movements 55 | - [List of interior design styles](https://mystofa.com/interior-styles) 56 | 57 | ### 🎨 Color & Materials 58 | - Color palettes and schemes 59 | - [List of interior colors](https://mystofa.com/colors) 60 | - Material libraries 61 | - Texture resources 62 | - Finish guides 63 | 64 | ### 📈 Trends & Inspiration 65 | - [Interior Design Styles Trends 2025](https://mystofa.com/infographics/interior-style-trends) - Prefered interior design styles by users completing the quiz across the globe 66 | 67 | ### 📐 Space Planning 68 | - Room layout principles 69 | - Furniture arrangement guides 70 | - Ergonomics resources 71 | - Space optimization techniques 72 | 73 | ### 💻 Software & Tools 74 | 75 | #### 🔨 CAD & 3D Modeling 76 | - [SketchUp](https://www.sketchup.com/) - User-friendly 3D modeling software with a free web version and extensive plugin library 77 | - [AutoCAD](https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad) - Industry-standard CAD software for precise 2D and 3D drawings 78 | - [Revit](https://www.autodesk.com/products/revit) - BIM software for coordinated and consistent design in 3D 79 | - [Chief Architect](https://www.chiefarchitect.com/products/home-design/premier/) - Professional interior design software with automatic building tools 80 | - [Blender](https://www.blender.org/) - Free, open-source 3D creation suite with powerful modeling and rendering capabilities 81 | - [Rhinoceros 3D](https://www.rhino3d.com/) - Professional 3D modeling software popular for furniture design 82 | - [ArchiCAD](https://graphisoft.com/solutions/archicad) - BIM software with robust interior design capabilities 83 | 84 | #### 🎨 Rendering & Visualization 85 | - [V-Ray](https://www.chaos.com/vray) - Professional rendering solution for photorealistic visualizations 86 | - [Lumion](https://lumion.com/) - Real-time architectural visualization software with extensive material library 87 | - [Enscape](https://enscape3d.com/) - Real-time rendering and virtual reality software 88 | - [Twinmotion](https://www.unrealengine.com/twinmotion) - Real-time immersive 3D visualization tool 89 | - [Corona Renderer](https://www.chaos.com/corona) - High-performance photorealistic renderer 90 | - [D5 Render](https://www.d5render.com/) - Real-time rendering engine with AI-enhanced features 91 | - [KeyShot](https://www.keyshot.com/) - Easy-to-use rendering software popular for furniture visualization 92 | 93 | #### 📐 Space Planning & Floor Plans 94 | - [RoomSketcher](https://www.roomsketcher.com/) - Online floor plan and home design tool 95 | - [Planner 5D](https://planner5d.com) - Online interior design tool with AR capabilities 96 | - [SmartDraw](https://www.smartdraw.com/) - Floor plan and diagram creation software 97 | - [Sweet Home 3D](http://www.sweethome3d.com/) - Free interior design application for 2D and 3D visualization 98 | - [Cedreo](https://cedreo.com/) - 3D home design software specifically for professionals 99 | - [Live Home 3D](https://www.livehome3d.com/) - Intuitive home design software for Mac and Windows 100 | - [Floor Planner](https://floorplanner.com/) - Easy-to-use online floor plan creator 101 | 102 | #### ⚡ Project Management 103 | - [Asana](https://asana.com/) - Project and task management for design teams 104 | - [Trello](https://trello.com/) - Visual collaboration tool for project organization 105 | - [Studio Designer](https://www.studiodesigner.com/) - Business management platform specifically for interior designers 106 | - [Ivy](https://www.ivy.co/) - Project management and business software for interior designers 107 | - [Design Manager](https://www.designmanager.com/) - Project and business management software for interior design professionals 108 | - [Mydoma Studio](https://www.mydomastudio.com/) - Client management and project collaboration platform 109 | 110 | #### 🎯 Specialized Tools 111 | - [Morpholio Board](https://www.morpholioapps.com/board) - Digital mood board creation app 112 | - [Concepts](https://concepts.app/) - Digital sketching app for iPad with infinite canvas 113 | - [magicplan](https://www.magicplan.app) - Floor plan creation and estimation app using AR 114 | - [Houzz Pro](https://pro.houzz.com) - Business and project management platform with 3D visualization tools 115 | - [Material Bank](https://www.materialbank.com/) - Material sampling and procurement platform 116 | - [Spoak](https://www.spoak.com) - Design tool suite with product sourcing and mood boards 117 | - [Adobe Color](https://color.adobe.com/) - Free color palette creation and exploration tool 118 | - [Colormind](http://colormind.io/) - AI-powered color palette generator 119 | - [Interio Design Quiz](https://mystofa.com/quizes/design-test) - Quiz to find your clients interior design style preferences 120 | 121 | ### 📱 Apps & Online Tools 122 | - Color matching apps 123 | - Room planners 124 | - Measurement tools 125 | - [Wall Area Calculator](https://mystofa.com/tools/room-wall-area-calculator) 126 | - Design calculators 127 | - Interior style quizes 128 | - [Free and very accurate interior design quiz](https://mystofa.com/quizes/design-test) 129 | 130 | ### 📖 Learning Resources 131 | - Online courses 132 | - Tutorial collections 133 | - Design blogs 134 | - YouTube channels 135 | - Podcasts 136 | 137 | ### 🛠️ Professional Resources 138 | 139 | #### 📊 Business Templates & Documents 140 | 141 | #### 💼 Business Development 142 | 143 | #### 📋 Project Management Resources 144 | 145 | #### 🤝 Client Communication 146 | 147 | #### 📚 Industry Standards & Guidelines 148 | 149 | #### 📈 Business Tools & Calculators 150 | 151 | #### 🔍 Professional Directories & Networks 152 | - [Interior designers list](https://mystofa.com/interior-designers) - Professional listing with portfolios on a client-heavy website 153 | - [Interior Design Society (IDS)](theidslist.com/) - Membership-based directory of certified interior designers, focused on residential design professionals 154 | - [ASID Find a Pro](https://www.asid.org/find-a-pro) - Comprehensive directory of American Society of Interior Designers members with advanced search options 155 | - [Houzz Professionals](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designer) - Extensive directory with project photos, reviews, and direct communication features 156 | - [BIID Find a Designer](https://biid.org.uk/find-interior-designer) - UK's leading directory of registered interior designers with qualification verification 157 | 158 | #### 📦 Procurement & Sourcing 159 | 160 | ## Contributing 161 | 162 | We welcome contributions from the interior design community! Please read our [contributing guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) before submitting your suggestions. 163 | 164 | ### How to Contribute 165 | 1. Fork the repository 166 | 2. Create a new branch (`git checkout -b add-new-resource`) 167 | 3. Add your resources 168 | 4. Submit a pull request 169 | 170 | ### Contribution Guidelines 171 | - Ensure resources are high-quality and relevant 172 | - Follow the established format 173 | - Include a brief description 174 | - Verify links are working 175 | 176 | ## Acknowledgments 177 | 178 | Special thanks to all contributors who help make this resource collection possible! 🙏 179 | 180 | ### Contributors: 181 | - [Design Labodina](https://labodina.com/) - Interior Designer, Amsterdam, Netherlands 182 | 183 | --- 184 | ⭐️ Found this useful? Show your support by starring this repository! 185 | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------