Best AI Tools for Home Design
Did you know that you can use AI to help you with your home (re)design?
That’s right, there are tools out there that can show you how your room(s) could look should you decide to change them.
Simply take a few photos of the room(s) you want to redesign, select a few options – and see what comes up. Chances are you will be surprised with the results, as these tools have been trained on all kinds of different photos and know what works best for what kind of rooms.
Here are some of the best AI tools you could use for home design:
REimagineHome by Styldod, Inc.
👍 Pros
👎 Cons
- Super-fast results that take a few seconds to generate
- Works with both empty and furnished rooms
- API access brings REimagineHome features to other apps
- Some renderings look unrealistic, too expensive to implement
REimagineHome lets anyone redesign any space to match their vision with the help of AI — enabling interior design and virtual staging in seconds.
The tool could be used to redesign any space by evaluating architectural elements, detecting room type, understanding preferred design styles, and adhering to the user’s color preferences and text instructions. It “works” with empty rooms as well as furnished spaces by automatically considering all architectural elements, such as doors and walls, as well as furniture pieces, ranging from beds to paintings.
In addition, REimagineHome works for landscaping and patio design, taking into account architectural elements like lawns, backyards, pools, and outdoor furniture/appliances – from benches to barbeque setups.
It is a web-based service that also offers an API, which allows anyone to integrate REimagineHome into their apps and services.
As of September 2023, REimagineHome has more than 1 million registered users from 195 countries. These users have collectively generated over 18 million designs, resulting in more than 150 million social media video views.
HomeDesignsAI
👍 Pros
👎 Cons
- Generates realistic and stylish design ideas in seconds
- You can share and collaborate with others
- The ability to fine-tune the strength of AI is cool
- The free plan is rather limited
HomeDesignsAI lets you redesign interiors, exteriors, gardens, patios, and terraces with AI — in less than 30 seconds. All you have to do is upload a photo, choose a mode and pick from over 40 design styles.
The tool lets you fill the room with furniture and decorations and experiment with different setups until you find the perfect one. This is great when you have an empty room and are unsure about the kind of furniture that will fit your space.
You can also show off your furniture and decor in lots of styles with Decor Staging or declutter stuff with the AI Furniture Removal tool. This applies to furniture and other objects, helping you make your room completely empty in no time. Then, you are free to redesign your room from scratch.
Finally, we would also like to mention the ability to define AI Intervention strength. You get to decide how much the AI should help — whether you want just a few suggestions or a complete makeover — it’s all up to you.
As of November 2023, HomeDesignsAI users produced half a million designs, and the numbers just keep rising.
Spacely AI
👍 Pros
👎 Cons
- Works for both individual users and professional interior designers
- Lets you design rooms with real-life furniture
- You can either redesign an existing room or start with an empty room
- The free trial only lasts 3 days
Spacely AI is an AI-powered interior design tool coupled with a dedicated team of expert designers. It aims to craft innovative and personalized design experiences that “bring your vision to life” — ensuring quality and uniqueness every step of the way.
Dubbed the “AI interior design co-pilot,” Spacely AI lets users upload an image of their space, select their design style, and the system will offer initial AI-driven design suggestions. These are then refined by Spacely AI’s design team to ensure accuracy and style before being presented to the user.
The tool offers high-quality renderings while providing complete control over the elements of your design. You can change everything from furniture and floors to walls and ceilings, and create spaces that “truly reflect your clients’ tastes and lifestyles.”
Speaking of furniture, Spacely AI lets you bring your designs to life with real furniture. It suggests real, purchasable items based on your design — helping you to create not only a dream space but a feasible one, too.
Spacely AI offers a 3-day free trial for all new users. After the trial period, a subscription is required to continue using our services.
Homestyler AI Designer
👍 Pros
👎 Cons
- Easy to use, with just a few steps to follow
- Find the style that you like
- Support for different rooms
- You may still need the professional to get the actual work done
Part of the more extensive Homestyler package, Homestyler AI Designer lets everyone design his/her room with ease.
To get started, you have to an image of your room, select the style you want and the room type (i.e., living room, dining room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, or office) — and see the magic taking place in front of your eyes.
In a matter of seconds, you’ll get an idea of what you’re room could look like, provided you have enough money to turn that photo into reality. But that’s another story.
You can even set the number of designs for Homestyler AI Designer to generate for you, and I see no good reason why you wouldn’t go for the higher number. This part of the service is free.
The more extensive Homestyler product is also available in a free tier, but that option is rather limited. Running such services costs real money, you know.
Interior AI
👍 Pros
👎 Cons
- Allows anyone to make interior design renders
- Supports multiple rooms, modes and styles
- You can even use it for gardens and patios
- UI could be nicer (though you can get around it easily)
Interior AI lets anyone design their own interior with little effort.
To get started, you should take photos of your room, making sure it shows the entire room at a 90° straight angle facing a wall or window horizontally (there is an example you can follow). After that, you can use Interior AI to transform it into a new style.
You can also play with different modes, with each generating widely different results. For instance, the Virtual Staging mode will auto-detect the construction (like walls, ceiling, beams) and try to avoid changing it, while the Interior Design mode gives you more creative ideas. You can also use Interior Design mode and then Mix to get the original auto-masked background back.
Interior AI promises to keep your privacy protected and will, in that sense, delete your uploads and renders after 15 minutes.
Finally, the tool offers interior design inspiration to get you ideas for your home.
How can AI help with home design?
AI tools for home design have been trained on thousands and thousands of photos of various rooms, room elements, furniture, and more in order to do their magic. Thanks to this “knowledge,” they can help you in a few different ways:
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Get new ideas
AI can help you get new ideas for your room – or your entire apartment/house. It has been trained on various styles and will be able to recommend those that could fit your walls. You’ll be able to explore different solutions and select the one that works best for you (or your client if you’re a professional interior designer).
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Experiment with different styles
Related to the previous point, with AI – you will be able to experiment with different styles without spending a small fortune on an interior designer. AI can generate multiple different room styles quickly, and it is up to you to select those you want to explore further. Or just go with the one that you think will work best.
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Save time
With AI, you will save a ton of time. Instead of waiting for an interior designer to come up with the next design, AI will produce photos of your room(s) in mere minutes, if not seconds. This could save you a ton of time.
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Also, try it with your balcony and garden
Beyond your rooms, many of these tools also let you virtually play with your garden and the balcony if you have one of these. The process is the same, requiring you to upload a few photos of a balcony/garden – and let AI do the rest.
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Good starting point
Even if you don’t end up with a design that you will end up using for home design, AI can provide a good starting point that will help you get to the design you will actually use in the end. And considering these tools are relatively affordable (compared to professional interior designers) – why not try them out?
To sum it up, AI can help with home design, though you will have to follow the instructions provided by these services. These instructions are related to the photos you provide them so that their algorithms can figure out where the doors and windows are – and do their magic with your home. So, if you still haven’t, check out these services.