The Complete Review of AI Interior Design Tools

Sooo…I’ve kind of been coined the subject matter expert on AI interior design. I was recently featured in Realtor.ca and known for publishing a popular blog post where I tested out the most talked-about AI design tools on the market. If you haven’t read it yet, check out The Best and Worst Interior Design AI: A Designer’s Review. After testing plenty of tools myself, I realized it only made sense to put together a comprehensive guide that breaks down what each AI interior design platform does best, depending on what you’re actually looking for.

Different AI interior design tools offer different outputs, and the results can vary a lot. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the options out there, I get it. So, I’m breaking down my top picks for AI interior design tools based on exactly what you’re looking to achieve.

But first, a little story about how my client tried to use AI interior design to design her condo (but still ended up calling me).

Design AI Limits

Recently, I conducted a design consultation, as I always do to kick off a project. That means touring the home, diving deep into recommendations, and getting a clear sense of my client’s tastes and preferences.

Toward the end of the consultation, my client looked at me and said she had already spent hours using AI interior design tools to design her condo. I was a little surprised. She explained that while the tools helped her space plan and visualize different colour schemes, she still didn’t feel confident in the design intent.

She said, “AI helped me explore ideas, but I realized I still needed a professional to make sure everything actually works together.” She wanted expert guidance on things AI couldn’t quite deliver, such as a realistic budget, cohesive styling, and the nuanced decisions that go into truly good design.

In her words, AI interior design was a great starting point, but not a great ending point.

So, maybe what you actually need is a good designer (cough cough), in which case, feel free to check out my eDesign services.

But I’ve got you covered either way. Here’s a breakdown of the best AI interior design tools, depending on what you’re looking to achieve.

The Best AI Interior Design Tools

The Best AI Interior Design for Space Planning

Not all AI interior design tools are capable of space planning, but I tested one that can, and it’s actually really good at it. In fact, I use it myself as a professional.

I’m talking about Planner5D.

Planner5D is available as both a web platform and a mobile app and honestly, I prefer the phone version. It runs more smoothly and feels super intuitive.

There’s a ton you can do with this tool, such as:

Create to-scale floor plans and furnish them
Convert hand-drawn layouts into digital plans
Generate AI room designs
Try on wallpaper, paint colours, and more

It really is an all-in-one AI design solution, which is ideal for anyone who wants versatility and ease in one place. I also love that you can switch between mobile and desktop, depending on your needs. Sometimes a quick tweak on your phone is all you need, and other times, a bigger screen helps visualize the space.

Funny enough, this is actually the AI app that my client used to redesign her condo.

It’s a great option, and I go into more detail in my full review here:I Tested the Best Interior Design AI Phone App

The Best AI Interior Design for Room Visuals

After trying out around 15 different AI tools that output 3D room visuals, I have some favourites. For this category, I will give props to two AI tools. Also, noting that Planner5D also outputs great room visuals. However, want to shout out AIHomeDesign and HomeVisualizer.

I personally use HomeVisualizer as I find that the functions are useful, and overall, it’s a solid product. I wrote a full review here: I Tried the Best 3D Room Visualizer AI, Here is my Review. I even have a discount code for my readers, which is DEE15.

The Best AI Interior Design Tool for AR

Okay, for this category, I have to give it to Planner5D again. I promise, they did not sponsor this post, lol. Honestly, their AI is just very robust and can do a lot of things. I tried out their AR and Roomvo’s and wrote a review here: I Tried The Newest and Hottest Interior Design AR Tech

That said, I still think there’s room for improvement in the AR interior design space. While the AR feature is definitely cool, I’d love to see the furniture visuals look a bit more realistic. Right now, they still feel a little too much like a Sims game.

The Overall Best Design AI

Well, it’s probably obvious by now that I’ve taken a liking to Planner5D, and honestly, it’s well-deserved. This AI tool really impresses me, and I truly believe someone could design their entire space from top to bottom using just this one app. So, if you’re looking for an all-in-one, no-fail interior design tool, Planner5D is definitely my top pick.

That said, I do find the phone app version to be more intuitive than the desktop version. Oddly enough, there are some features that are only available on the app, so just a heads up! I also have found that their customer service/ AI bot is really helpful. Which is great considering that there is a little learning curve to AI interior design.

Lately, I’ve been using this tool a lot in my own workflow, and it’s made creating space plan drawings much more efficient.

Honestly, I don’t see a future in the interior design industry without AI, it’s here to stay. That said, I still always encourage people to work with real designers for that irreplaceable human touch. I promise you, AI is only so creative. And it’s not charming, witty, clever or cool like us real designers.