The apps below can help you with every part of the decorating process. They also give you a glimpse of the power you often hold. Our list starts with apps that help you explore alternatives, continues with apps that help you organize your concepts, continues with apps that help you find perfect pieces, and ends with apps that help you map out every beautiful detail.

If you like looking at designs, you can spend hours browsing through pages of photos on the free Houzz app for kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms and more. You’ll find photos, products and professionals to help you design and build the home you want.

With Wayfair, you can take a photo of a room and then search the site for similar items. Of course, the app also offers a traditional keyword search. With millions of items and lots of sales, you’ll likely find at least a few items you’ll want to save to your list for later viewing. The app is free.

Yes, we know Dwell is a website (and a magazine you can subscribe to). But the Dwell site also functions as an app. Create a free account and then you can favorite specific photos or add articles you like to a collection; no other software is needed.