It seems like all interior design projects now start with AI. More and more of my clients are coming to me after experimenting with interior design tools, and as someone who’s been dubbed the queen of interior design AI, perhaps that’s not so surprising. Recently, a client booked me to review renovation plans for the Read More
The interior design industry looks very different from how it once did. Technology-driven shifts are nothing new, but the pace and impact of change today are undeniable. What was once a paper-heavy, in-person, and hustle-driven profession has evolved into one that is increasingly tech-enabled, remote (or at least hybrid), and focused on optimizing workflows through Read More
It’s 2026, and AI interior design tools and technology have shaken up the interior design industry as we knew it. As technology in the interior design world continues to evolve, the way designers work does as well. We’ve gone from hand drafting to AutoCAD, and now to AI tools that can trace floor plans in Read More
There’s a new AI that interior designers seem to be buzzing about—Claude—and as a self-proclaimed AI-for-interior-design expert, you know I had to give it a try. Now, Claude isn’t specifically built for interior design or for designers. However, like ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI tools, you can certainly experiment with using it for design-related tasks. Read More
As an entrepreneur who has found herself at the crossroads of two industries — tech and interior design — I not only design spaces, but I also review the technology that helps individuals design their own spaces. Having tested and reviewed over 25 AI tools that promise to design your home and help you skip Read More
They say the best things in life are free—but does that include AI interior design tools? Let’s find out. I’ve personally tested over 25 AI interior design tools, giving me firsthand insight into which free AI interior design tools with free trials are actually worth using. In this post, I’ve compiled the best “free-ish” AI interior design platforms—including Read More
It’s 2026, and AI in interior design is becoming more advanced by the day. Recently, I stumbled upon an AI beta that genuinely made my jaw drop—no, seriously. I’ve tested just about every AI tool available catered to interior designers, and this one has the potential to fundamentally shift how we work. In short, AI Read More
If you are a regular on my blog, you might have realized that I have shown favour to both floor planning tools Coohom and Planner 5D. This is valid, as both of these floor planners are amazing tools for the average DIYer and the design professional alike. However, it leads me to the question: Which Read More
If you’re a professional in the interior design industry — or even just getting started — your head might be spinning from all the 3D floor planning software options out there. There are plenty of programs marketed toward the average homeowner who wants to design their own space, but there are also powerful tools designed specifically for Read More
This year has been a whirlwind in the world of interior design software—and believe me, I’m always the first to know when something changes. We’ve seen Houzz Pro acquire Ivy, forcing designers to adapt to the cumbersome Houzz Pro system. We saw Studio Designer acquire Mydoma and DesignDocs, followed by Mydoma rolling out numerous updates Read More
Developed in Korea, the Ohouse home design app comes from the same team that built a wildly popular home-inspiration and shopping platform with over 30 million downloads. As a designer who is constantly testing out all the latest and greatest AIs and tools for interior design, naturally, this popular home design app caught my attention. Read More
As a designer who’s no stranger to AI in the interior design world (hi — if you’re new here, this is a topic I talk about often), and as someone who is constantly sourcing hundreds of furniture and home items, I eventually found myself wondering just how well AI could help me shop for furniture. Read More
What a week in AI news! Between Google releasing Gemini 3, Nano Banana Pro dropping massive upgrades, and OpenAI rolling out ChatGPT-5.1, it feels like the industry got a huge boost. This might mark the week when we finally become unable to distinguish between AI and real photos. Now, that sounds dramatic—and well, it is. Read More