With AI (artificial intelligence) rapidly infiltrating every area of our lives, home design inspiration is no exception. There are a variety of AI interior design programs or apps to choose from, many with free versions or trials, and for a fee, you can access advanced features.

So how can you use AI for home decorating? It depends on the program you are using, but with some, you can upload a picture of your existing room, select a design style you like, and it will provide you some renderings for ideas.

With some programs, you can also visualize a specific piece of furniture in a room, or get suggestions for furniture layout, lighting, paint colors, and space optimization.

To get other fellow human opinions, some programs have community boards where you can post your designs to get feedback and suggestions.

If you want to take it a step further, there are programs where you can work virtually with an AI program and an interior designer at a fraction of the in-person cost.

Just remember, AI capabilities are brought to their fullest potential if used properly, meaning:

• Be as specific as possible with your prompts.
• Have measurements, photos, and links to current furniture.
• Experiment with different AI design programs for different ideas.

And, of course, don’t forget human creativity. Since AI relies on pre-existing data, it’s best used as a supplementary tool to human imagination.