A thoughtfully planned layout and consistent decor are crucial to making your home as appealing as possible when selling it. But a successfully staged home can prove difficult to achieve. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) comes in!
It’s the ideal solution if you lack both the time and money to hire a designer to give your property a facelift to attract potential buyers. From the type of furniture to the colour palette, this technology can serve as your clever assistant.
How Does it Work?
All you have to do is upload photos of your rooms to an AI application and it will scan the space and propose alterations. Some ideas it might suggest include moving a poorly positioned piece of furniture, adding a lamp to balance the lighting, removing overly personal or outdated items, installing more storage, integrating a large work surface, or painting a wall in a bold colour.
Some applications offer the option of choosing a specific style in which to decorate the room (contemporary, rustic, sophisticated, farmhouse, etc.). If you aren’t satisfied with the results, just request more, until something catches your eye. Apps also exist for refreshing your landscaping if you’re selling your property during the summer.
Lighting Fast Redecorating
Certain AI applications allow the user to visualize any changes in real time by pointing the phone’s camera at different parts of the room. A preview of what the room might look like appears on the screen. This augmented reality (AR) technology lets you virtually project furniture, colour choices or decorative accessories directly onto the room. You’ll get an even clearer idea of the end result before you touch anything.
Country-Specific Advice
The AI will suggest improvements based on current real estate market trends. For example, it may recommend remodeling the kitchen to give it an open-concept layout or adding natural or sombre tones to the living room if this is what’s popular among buyers in your country. As a matter of fact, many apps require that the user enter their place of residence. Thus, a person downloading the same AI app in Sweden will receive completely different recommendations from someone living in Canada.
One Room: A Thousand Ideas
Even if you don’t implement the home staging ideas proposed by the AI, you can nevertheless create pictures illustrating the various purposes a room could serve to inspire potential buyers. Your living room could be turned into a home gym, for example, or an office or playroom. This technology can also be utilized to dress an empty room, which may feel cold and small without any furnishings. Consider adding the results to the house’s sale listing, with the following caption: “AI-generated image.” Ask your broker what they think!
User Tips and Tricks
Easily revamp your space with AI, no interior design expertise required! Begin your project on the right foot with the following advice:
- Take high-quality photos: AI apps work optimally with clear and detailed images. Make sure you snap picks from different angles and in bright light to get the best possible recommendations.
- Start with one of the main rooms: Focus on key rooms like the bathroom, kitchen and main bedroom. Prospective buyers typically look at these rooms first when touring a home.
- Stick to neutrals: When it comes to pleasing a wide range of buyers, maintaining a neutral ambiance is usually the best approach. Soft colours, natural materials and clean lines remain a safe bet.
- Set a limited budget: This isn’t the time to spend a large amount of money on decor or costly renovations! The idea is instead to maximize your main rooms’ appeal as cheaply and effortlessly as possible.
- Don’t use AI in tricky rooms: Keep in mind that the artificial intelligence may incorrectly interpret certain room configurations or architectural elements. For example, a home with unusually shaped spaces, awkward corners or complex architectural components (like exposed beams or alcoves) may confuse the AI. As a result, it may come up with rather unsuitable solutions.
A Few Popular Apps
Most AI interior design tools offer a range of free services, as well as a certain number of free projects, after which there are relatively low monthly subscription fees. For example:
- HomeDesignsAI: This isn’t an application, but a full website. Simply upload photos of your room and select the desired style to produce about 75 decor ideas, all under 30 seconds. The website can likewise be employed to update backyards, patios and green spaces to maximize their beauty and practicality, increasing a property’s value when it’s put up for sale. More features and suggestions are available for a $29 monthly subscription.
- Houzz: In addition to its vast decor inspiration and project database, Houzz has an integrated augmented reality (AR) tool that allows users to try out furniture and accessories directly in their space, providing an accurate preview of layout options. An approximately $20 monthly subscription is required to access the full range of services.
- Remodel AI–Home Renovation: This application’s high approval rating is due to its top-quality results. It produces incredibly lifelike images! It’s free to use up to 8 photos, after which the subscription fee is $13.99 per month or $65.99 per year.
- Myty AR: What an impressive augmented reality tool! By pointing your phone’s camera at different areas of your room, you can visualize decor changes in real time (furniture, colours, accessories, etc.). This app is free of charge at the time of writing this article!
Must You Make Over Your Home to Sell It?
Good interior design can significantly speed up the sale process. Well-decorated rooms feel bigger, brighter and more inviting. By maximizing the use of space and highlighting your house’s best features, you increase your chances of rapidly attracting buyers, hence home staging’s immense popularity.
Unsure if one or more of your residence’s rooms could do with a makeover? Ask your broker for guidance. With their in-depth knowledge of the market and of comparable properties in your neighbourhood, they can advise you on what changes are most likely to set your house apart and accelerate the sale process.
AI can not only help you improve your home’s appearance, it can also maximize its perceived value. By investing in an attractive decor and layout, you’ll be giving yourself the best possible odds of convincing buyers and securing a quick and successful sale.