How to use AI to personalise a new home
With around half of UK adults now using artificial intelligence for advice on DIY and home repairs, it's no surprise that AI has become an essential companion for the modern homeowner.
While it can’t (yet) physically assemble your flat-pack furniture, AI is great at offering interior inspiration and guidance to help you make the most of your space. From deciding what colour to paint your walls to finding affordable versions of high-end decor, here are some of our top tips for using AI to help with personalising your new build home.
Overcome the “blank canvas” confusion
New homes offer more freedom, but the lack of existing decor can occasionally lead to a paralysis of choice. However, using AI for interior inspiration can give you a starting point for your creative process.
Rather than scrolling through generic Pinterest boards, you can use AI to generate ideas based on your room shape. You might ask ChatGPT for ideas on how best to fill an empty corner or how to make a hallway feel more welcoming. The benefit of this is it can help you find a consistent style before you invest in any physical furniture or decor.
Experiment with furniture placement
One of the most effective ways to use AI at home is by experimenting with furniture placement before you even receive your keys. Since dimensions for your new home will usually be provided well in advance, you can feed these into AI platforms to transform 2D lines into a 3D virtual space.
This prevents the typical “moving day” disaster where you realise your favourite L-shaped sofa is too big for your new living room. And instead of spending your first week living out of boxes and arguing where the bookshelf should go, you can arrive knowing where the heavy stuff goes before the moving van even drops the ramp.
Test wall colours
Choosing paint for your walls is arguably one of the most stressful parts of moving into a new home. You buy tester pots, paint a sample on the wall and then realise the colour looks completely different at 6pm than it did first thing in the morning.
AI platforms like ChatGPT and brand-specific visualisers like the app from Dulux, allow you to upload a photograph of your new room and “repaint” it digitally in sections. This is the perfect way to test how an accent wall might look versus painting the whole room, or to see how your wooden cabinets work with the popular shade of beige you’ve been eyeing up. It essentially lets you make all of your expensive mistakes for free on a screen, which is much easier than repainting a ceiling because you had a momentary lapse in judgement.
Find your furniture on a budget
AI visual tools are a useful shortcut for finding specific furniture or decor items you like. If you come across a designer piece of furniture you like but find the price tag is too high, you can use AI to scan the web for similar items that are better suited to your budget. This feature could also inspire you to come away from standard furniture sets and discover more unique pieces that make the house feel personal and curated.
But remember, AI is a tool and shouldn’t make the final decision
In home design, AI is a useful guide, but it doesn't always understand the practicalities of a tape measure or the physical reality of a skirting board. Generated images can occasionally overlook constraints like the exact location of things like sockets and can change your room structure. The most successful approach is using AI to narrow down your top three options and then applying real-world decisions before you make a purchase.
Discover more new home personalisation ideas
If you are looking for further inspiration on making a space your own, you can look at more ways to personalise your home here.
FAQ: Using AI to personalise your home
Is it difficult to use AI for interior design?
No, most AI tools are very user-friendly and works like to the photo-editing apps you likely already have on your phone. You can simply upload a photo or a copy of your floorplan and the tool does the heavy lifting for you.
Can AI help me save money on my new home?
It certainly can, primarily by preventing "buyer's remorse" on expensive items like sofas or flooring. It also helps you find more affordable versions of high-end decor by using visual search tools to scan for similar products at different price points.
Can I customise a Dandara home before I move in?
Dandara offers various personalised upgrades that allow you to choose specific finishes like flooring, tiling, and appliances before completion, ensuring your home is ready for your personal touch from the moment you receive the keys.
