App Review: Redecor

The image in the preview is one of my designs that I’ve created here... Please bear in mind, the (honest) opinions I’ve expressed in this article are based on facts & my personal experience, I have shared my rating + an in-app purchase recommendation as well as my final verdict:

NOTE: This was appalling... They knew I have a Chronic illness yet the developers (their friends whoever) tortured me (recently) for sharing my honest review here. I got a flare up, I was already unwell. I have shared the details & screenshots here:

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App: Redecor

Rating: **/*****

Recommended Pack: Season Pass

My Review: I don’t know if this will get posted on the App Store.

You can find my designs on twitter.com/dutchesstruffle or Instagram.com/lilacnights1997 🧿

Please rêfer to my tweets for more details.

So far I have mixed opinions, I’m enjoying it but its also a bit disheartening especially the voting system here... one of the users literally changed her username to “voting doesn’t work here” out of frustration. You have to pay to unlock things, then you have to pay for the unlocked items which are going to be random... you can’t pick what to unlock, when I shared about this on social media in my review instead of taking it in their stride, constructively, they changed 6 items to 3 and now you can only unlock 3 random ugly items. Most of the users are either filthy rich or their own app makers... the voting here is also rigged, only those users who spend the most amount are in the top 3, most winning entrées have garish & loud colours with incongruous elements, they do nothing to blend anything, their colours pop out in an offending manner, there’s a way to match monochromatic shades with contrasting hues but all best designs are always saved for the last or they come 10th lol!

P.S. You can’t pick any furniture, you can only choose upholstery, fabrics, colour scheme, walls, flooring & different types of finishes... that too from a limited range of options.

I can share a few “pros” too... like it can polish your design skills, it’s also something worthwhile, it’s highly addictive, you’ll find an eclectic crowd here ranging from wannabes to art students & other novice designers... it’s good if you want to get a virtual hands on training experience.

This is how unfair it is... they all came first, second, third while I came last! Someone else also said in their feedback that all the best designs are pushed towards the end and they always rank last.

Another example would be this:

I’ve created a collage of the ranking... from FIRST, SECOND, THIRD to TENTH (which is mine, used Greece 🇬🇷 as an inspiration), skipped the in between ones just to give you an idea of what leaves users exasperated. One frustrated user changed her name to “Voting doesn’t work.” Winning means winning decor items & Gold bars + Votes can earn you tokens, which is exactly why GOOD designs are NEVER shown to anyone to secure enough votes, only their own users (app developers) will have enough exposure. I was never asked to vote for the things I Designed from another profile... It’s all a sly, lucrative set up. Voting means nothing here, it all depends on the way they organise or line up everyone’s work... they usually place you on the 10th rank & then your designs are not given any exposure for you to secure enough votes and climb your way to the top. Even if you are leading they’ll make sure you never win so you might come 3rd or 4th. If you win, although your chances are always very steep as only tacky & mediocre designs win (they do that to agitate and frustrate you so that you’ll desperately spend more...) on winning, you get a box full of more tacky items (they never lend anything nice) with one use each and some gold bars + ONLY 4 tokens. On losing you get nothing but 3 tokens, some boos & a big thumbs downs!

You can create some really nice designs but it’s quite addictive & the voting system is unfair/rigged... almost everyone spends (real) money prodigally here to do their best and the makers are very stingy with the tokens, they never show your work to get you enough votes... The ones you find in the “voting room” (at times they even show certain designs twice) are usually those which are very expensive as in where users have spent a lot & unlocked several different items. I guess it’s a strategy to propel you to purchase tokens/unlock more stuff. But that’s the only way they’ll earn so if you don’t mind losing or working thriftily with whatever you have then you can give it a shot, I’m sure you’ll like it.

Here are my designs:

You’ll find them in better quality with the description, inspiration and backstory either on Instagram or twitter. Please bear in mind, I had to work in a limited budget with a minimum number of options. I’m currently on level 14.

1. - New Haven Charm - Used a Greek Palette with Pastel Green & Steel Blue + Moroccan Pink & White. Flooring had to be a blend of both Green as well as Blue, so used Sea Green.

2. Bohemian Shack Inspired by the traditional interiors of Turkey 🇹🇷 & Istanbul, it has middle eastern accents blended in a boho reggae concept.

3. Grandpa’s Modern Kitchenette

- Relaxing Living Room -

Second version “Warm & Homely”

- Relaxing Living Room -

First version “Modern & Stylish” wish I had a home like this...

Third version (Secondary Account)

Urban Contemporary

Latest! 👇🏻

- Cosy Hot Coco Corner -

Holiday Édition❄️🌟🌲First Choice

Second option

I’ve used a matching floral cushion to go with the flowers in the background... My colour palette here was again very Wintery & Festive... it includes a Mint Latte like upholstery, warm houndstooth throw, quilted lampshade, Silver/gunmetal base, Ice Green cushions & soft beige or ecru.

- Cosy Living Room -

Had only 2-3 options in Client’s choice of throw & I didn’t want to unlock so I with what I had...👇🏻

- Hot Tub Corner - 🛁

Created this when I was on 0 level:

- 5 year old’s Sweet & Magical Room -

- French Riviera -

Houndstooth Throw, Yellow & Blue Gingham Cushions, Pink Tiles & Lilac flooring, Wooden Trays...

#decor #mywork #interiors

- Game Room -

#digital #theme My colour palette Neon Orange + Rustic Grey

Light Pastel Neon Green & Black Unit + Snowy Alps Wall Art with shades of White & Blue + Grey Flooring & Steel Silver #decor #interiors

- Cute & One of a kind Coffee Shop -

I’ve come up with three designs...

Third one using my secondary account... Used Chrome & steel + Cerulean + Tangerine + Navy + Black & White #decor #coffeeshop #coffee #interiors #art

- Hampton’s style Vacation Home -

Created two versions

- Cuisine de Charme -

The Client wanted a traditional look

- Finnish Artist’s Lounge Room -

Had to work with pré-chosen rugs

Another one

Winning Entry 🌟 Won for

“Fancy Bathroom” 🛁

- Bathroom with Ornate Tiles -

- Simple Room for an Interior Designer -

I tried to make it as pleasant & appealing as possible, it was initially looking like a hospital bed but I turned it into something uplifting & serene.

- Romantic Living Room - 🌷

- Urban Kitchen for College Students -

Chose a Fur Rug, Rose Pink Chairs, Gold wall paint, Soft Beige Brick Walls, used a Silver + Gold + Beige thème with subtle nuances of Purple.

- Laundry Room 🧺 -

Worked with what I had...

Chose a pure White Basin for that squeaky clean feel, used a dark wooden tabletop to match the wallpaper, added sophisticated Mink towels, sheer pink blinds for freshness, windows had to be in birch wood to go with the pink!

- Modern Modular Kitchen -

Chose colours like Greige & Vanilla for an instant stylish appeal...

There was no alternative for the rug.

- Tavern -

🌟Suede Emerald green + wood + candyfloss pink + ruby red + Light floral blue + dotted blue

- Another Laundry Room 🧺 -

My colour palette includes:

Blue Textured Walls + Fresh Grass Green windows (for a nice twist) + Set of Raspberry Pink Blinds & Turquoise Towels + Light Milky Pine Wooden Cabinet + a Darker shade for the tabletop + White Pristine Ceramic Basin + Wooden Doors + Black Artwork

- Swedish Island Home -

Figured it has to be minimal cuz that’s how they prefer it. Winning Entry! 🌟

- Modern Bathroom -

Winning Entry! 🌟 I’ve always had a thing for wooden bathtubs! #mywork Marble wall was mandatory otherwise I would’ve made something better...

- Blogger’s Shoot Corner -

Tried to incorporate Burberry Checks with 90’s classic Lilac & Lavender.

- Launderette -

- Manhattan Home -

Secondary Account

- Manhattan Home -

Primary Account

- Open Challenge -

Had to do something with these flowers...

Another Version on 0 Level

- Functional Kitchen -

Created two different versions using different accounts 😋 as there was no option to Redesign. I’m happy with both.

First one is lively & entertaining (this term is commonly used in Modern Decor for dining areas) I’ve used a Sparkly tile in the latter and stuck to a more neutral palette!

Glistening Sparkly Tiles + Brown Sugar Cubic Tiles (I don’t know the actual name)

+ Pink Ceramic Casserole pot + Navy Blue & White Napkin + Rose Gold knobs + Deep Steel Grey Counter + Light Pine Wood Cabinets

Here’s another Redesign using shades of Latte... I have used gold knobs, a slate grey casserole dish, greige sink, coral napkin & latte countertop. Tiles are in Mocha Brown & Light Greige

Winning Entry 🌟

- Spanish Home -

Again had to work with what I had... did my best! Colour Scheme Solid Light Grey + Pastel Leaf Green + Black + Dark Grey + Blue Marl + White & Grey + Pink + Cream Gold

- Vintage Bedroom -

Created something Surreal & Dreamy with 60’s Cinematic Charm

- Scandi Nordic Home -

- Salon Reception -

Tried to keep it sassy & chic!

- Relaxation Room with Recliner for Grandpa -

Infused 90s into Modern Contemporary with Classic Jewel tones & Earthy Beige combination.

- Autumnal Entrance -

- Grandma’s Traditional Home -

This one’s another favourite because I’ve experimented a lot here with different fabrics and pieces, I tried to keep it Minimal & at the same time luxurious... I had to work with only 3 options in Sofa.

I tried to make the Candle🕯 Tray interesting with an Ice White Cabinet below (we can’t pick the furniture, we can only choose upholstery, fabrics, colour scheme, walls, flooring & different types of finishes) I went with a Galvanised Silver Chandelier & I’ve used a Velvet Rug & Ice Blue curtains to go with the frosted outside view... There’s a turquoise lampshade to go with the Antique concept, with a Coral table & Matching throw paired with Beige pillow on a Leather Couch. I chose light chocolate floor tiles to match the luxurious blue wallpaper.

- Copywriter’s Corner -

Used Pastel Yellow Tiles for the walls & lots of wood for the workspace

- Art Room -

- Cozy & Welcoming Entrée -

My Colour Scheme:

Warm Vanilla & Slate Purple

- Attic for Teens -

My personal fav! I didn’t have enough money/stuff in my inventory to do much so I came up with something which looks more like a dollhouse’s attic... I wanted it to be cosy, classy & rustic-chic.

- Kitchen in Seoul -

Had Limited number of options ie: Only 3 Tiles for the main background... so did my best to match it with other complimenting pieces.

- Nordic Home -

Had to work with very limited number of options... couldn’t spare any tokens to unlock better alternatives. Looks Homely though.

- Dining Room in the Wilderness -

I came up with 2 versions:

It’s Warm Vs Mute

Forest Home’s Dining Area 🕰 I prefer the latter... love the rug I’ve used there

#stag #woody #warm #deep #shades

Next, Winning Entry 🌟

The Client Requirement said, its for “Students” Didn’t have much to spare (the challenge also said students mostly stay on rent so they can’t afford much) so I kept it Minimal with a Plush White Tiger Fur Rug, Warm Blue Walls & Flooring, went a bit prodigal with an Exquisite wooden Dining Set, Curtains had only 3 options (spent tokens to unlock more only to get the most terrible looking ones then spent again on the one I liked the most) Chose sheer Silver Bear to go with the colour scheme & used pinewood for taping for an additional luxe feel... solid green mugs for a pop of colour whilst sticking to the woody palette and there you go! #mywork #art #interiors

- Kid’s Room -

- Family’s Welcoming Entrance -

- Vivid Room - for someone who loves living a colourful life!

- Cat Cafe -

Neutral version

Chocolate brown ceiling, warm striped wooden walls, similar to a cat tree... woody elements, fish shaped jacquard print sofa + contrasting green cushions + turquoise blue & pink cat hammock + lilac ottoman + Blue curtains

Something more playful

Orange 🍊 couch + French blue cushions + salmon pink striped wall + Blue dotted curtains + coral fur ottoman + wooden elements & hammock

- Luxurious Living Space -

I was out of gold bars (even though I’ve been saving up since long) so I had to use App Cash 💵 & work with what I had.

Again created 2 different versions for this

‘Nature Inspired Bathroom’

Created a typical stone Hammam Bath for the first design with Glistening Tiles & Green wall Tiles + Wooden accessories + Pink Laundry Hamper + White Ceramic Cubic Tiles + Pink & Checkered Towels

Created a more Glamorous one here with Blue & Gold Tiles + Cubic Tiles + Matching Pale Yellow Floor Tiles + Lilac Laundry hamper (Limited options) + Green Curtains (no other option) + Ceramic Designer Bathtub... Didn’t spend any gold bars or cross 3400/- (app money)

- Fall is my most Favourite of All...”

This or That?

- Paris Home - (using pre-chosen wall paintings) used a matching wall paper to go with the oil paintings & designed the rest accordingly.

- Girl Corner -

Jacquard Golden dotted Fabric + Light Beige walls + (This Coral Rug was mandatory) + Wood finish + Purple + Vanilla

Another version

- Cosy Living Space -

Didn’t have enough tokens for wooden panelling so used a textured wall paint (out of the 3 options, I could only afford this one wall paint)

Saved the best for the last!

- Relaxing Secondary Living Room -

Well I would love to call it a Designer Room outfitted in the most stylish fabrics and hues... if not opulent! I chose a Plush Suede Beige for this uber stylish pod (I was saving it for the right moment, I only had one which I was given for winning one of their contests here) I spent lavishly on the walls to make it more homely and cosy, I love Neutral colours so I merged them with pastels and other chic shades.

You’ll find more designs on my twitter & Instagram page.

Latest Designs:

- Diamond Lounge - (Airport)

I used a shiny suede beige lampshade + Blue Diamond jacquard upholstery + plush carpet etc.

- Urban vibes -

- Romantic Country Style Bathroom -

Another one

Which is a bit more exciting...

We had to Redecor/almost renovate an old Kitchen

Chose a Marble sink, Marble wall was mandatory so I combined it with a white cabinet & pastel green kitchen counter, I’ve used spring colours to match my wallpaper...

- Cosy Den for kids in a Country Home -

We had to work with pré-chosen elements

- Moodboard -

- Romantic Patio -

- Nordic Office -

- Dog Charlie’s Doghouse/Room -

Pre-chosen upholstery (Limited options)

Another version

- Stylish Lobby -

Redesigned This one’s a bit experimental & also my fav...

Mango Sorbet & Lime Green!

- Living Room - (Pre-chosen upholstery)

- Living Space -

Another one

- Fashion Designer’s Apartment -

- Living Room -

Another one

I like this more...

- Unique Bedroom -

Had very limited number of option so for cabinet and mirror finishes...

- Cute Veranda for Summer Cottage -

- Appealing Bedroom -

- Eye Catchy Apartment in Shanghai -

The red one’s more thematic while the latter is my personal fav

This one’s my fav...

Xoxo

Zara Sauleh