Buying a home in developed areas is already challenging. Traditionally, hiring a designer involves paying a 5-10% design fee and facing the risk of communication lags. Now, AI tools are enabling the digitalization of everything from style selection to construction supervision. Learn more.
1. The practical advantages of AI interior design revealed
1. Save time and budget: design automation and rapid iteration
Traditional renovations often require repeated communication with designers, and each revision adds to the timeline. However, many AI design platforms, such as “Future Decoration Drawings” and “RoomGPT,” allow users to upload photos or hand-drawn sketches directly and generate layout sketches in a variety of styles in just 10 seconds. This incredibly fast speed saves valuable time and reduces budget negotiation. AI can also estimate material usage, making the overall budget more precise and reducing additional costs, making it ideal for families or individuals on a budget.
2. Strong visual effects: real-time rendering and multi-solution comparison
Some people dread discussing “feelings” with designers, but AI platforms can instantly transform your imagination into a 3D rendering, showcasing colors, lighting, and materials at a glance. Choosing a style, adjusting colors, changing furniture, and virtually arranging furnishings is as fast as changing clothes, allowing you to easily compare different options. This is perfect for beginners who struggle to visualize how to transform a space.
3. Accurately meet needs: personalized recommendations and space optimization
AI provides personalized recommendations tailored to your specific space and needs, not just style recommendations, but also optimized details like storage, circulation, and lighting. For example, AI can readily offer customized solutions for small spaces, open-plan living and dining rooms, and even structural constraints in older homes, ensuring every inch of space is utilized to its full potential.
2. A complete analysis of the AI interior design process
1. Requirements collection: space dimensions, style preferences, functional requirements
Start by preparing a floor plan or a simple sketch of your space, including as many dimensions as possible. Then, clearly outline the style, color scheme, budget, storage, and any special needs (like a children’s room, pet play area, and elderly safety) based on your (and your family’s) lifestyle.
2. Automatic layout and preliminary configuration: layout simulation, furniture arrangement suggestions
After uploading the data to the AI platform, the system will automatically generate several layout templates based on the space size and give suggestions on traffic flow and storage, such as the placement of sofas, dining tables, and storage cabinets. Multiple options allow you to immediately compare the advantages and disadvantages.
3. Visual rendering and correction: virtual model, color matching, lighting simulation
Once you’ve selected your preferred configuration, AI will generate a 3D rendering, simulating lighting at different times of day and natural light, giving you a preview of the atmosphere you’ll be living in. If you’re not satisfied, you can simply drag, change colors, or fine-tune the layout until it’s just what you envisioned.
4. Scheme comparison and optimization: budget analysis, material calculation, and real-scene preview
Finally, a detailed list of materials and construction reference drawings will be automatically generated. Some platforms can also help you estimate your renovation budget and generate comparison charts, allowing you to confidently request a quote or directly hand over the work to a construction team. After the printout is generated, you can also create a photo of the actual scene with one click, making it easy to discuss and compare prices with your family.
4. Five Phases of AI from Style Positioning to Construction Supervision
Phase 1: AI-powered early planning (70% time savings)
1. Spatial diagnostic tool
Upload the floor plan provided by the builder to Room AI, and it will be completed in 10 seconds:
•Analysis of the rationality of movement lines (for example, whether the door opening direction affects the aisle)
• Daylighting simulation (accurate calculation of afternoon sun exposure)
• Safety assessment of beam and column structures (automatically marks areas that need reinforcement) ▶ Actual case study: In a 25-ping pre-sale house in Wenshan District, Taipei, the system automatically detected that the living room beam was pressing down 28 centimeters. It recommended a sloped shape to relieve the sense of oppression, saving the structural technician an assessment fee of NT$8,000.
2. Style DNA Test Use HomeDesigns AI to enter keywords and get customized suggestions:
I like the simplicity of MUJI, but I would like more storage space
The budget is limited, and the renovation cost per square meter is expected to be controlled within 40,000 yuan.
There are 2 cats at home, and they need a wear-resistant floor and platform design. ▶The system will generate a “JapaneseLight industrial style“Proposal, with anti-scratch calcium silicate board、Invisible catwalk design, and recommend Taiwanese manufacturers‘ system cabinet plan.
Phase 2: Design Generation (50% Saving)
1. Automatically generate 3D renderings through REimagineHome
Upload a photo of a rough house taken with your phone and select the “Taipei Modern Style” template:
• Automatically match common building materials in Taiwan (e.g. Champion tile 60x60cm series)
• Generate 3 sets of plans, including quotation (accurate to the number of lamps and wattage)
•Supports VR mode preview (can be viewed with glasses in the phone box) ▶Budget comparison: Traditional design drawings cost about 30,000 to 80,000 yuan, while AI generation only requires free or paid membership monthly fees.
2. Calculate furniture dimensions in Planner 5D
Enter the space dimensions, and AI will:
• Simulate the viewing distance of a 65-inch TV (recommended sofa spacing 280cm)
• Calculate the system cabinet depth (55cm standard size + 15cm expansion margin)
•Recommend special-priced products from Taiwan channels (such as the Home Depot promotional storage bed frame) ★Avoidance reminders: AI will automatically avoid common errors, such as reminding that “the direction of the window opening affects the installation position of the air conditioner”, avoiding subsequent modification fees.
Phase 3: Intelligent Budget Control (Preventing 30% Overspending)
1. Building materials price comparison engine imports design plans into “COLLOV AI”
Automatically generated:
• Comparison table of alternatives (e.g., artificial quartz stone, approximately 90-400 yuan per centimeter vs. artificial stone, approximately 60-100 yuan per centimeter)
• Construction process optimization suggestions (staggering mud work and carpentry work to save 5 days of construction time)
•Local manufacturers’ quotation range (with the latest market verification in 2025) ▶Actual results: In the Sanchong District case in New Taipei City, AI price comparison was used to save NT$23,000 on bathroom fixtures, which is equivalent to the cost of painting the entire room.
2. Hidden Cost Calculation: AI will highlight expenses that most beginners ignore:
• Garbage removal fees (calculated by county or city, Taipei City 8-ton truck NT$6,500 per day)
• Temporary water and electricity fees (approximately RMB 2,000 for a three-month construction period)
• Community renovation deposit (usually 50,000-100,000 yuan)
Phase 4: Construction Supervision Assistance (80% Dispute Prevention)
1. AI construction site manager
Upload construction photos daily to HAR Redesign to automatically:
• Identify whether the process is in progress (for example, the waterproof layer should be tested for 48 hours)
• Check whether the materials are consistent with the contract (compare tile batch number with sample)
• Generate key inspection tips (for example: the gap between the floor should be 2mm). ▶Dispute case: In Taichung, it was found that the master used a Moisture-proof board. AI instantly warns to avoid subsequent wall cancer problems, saving 120,000 yuan in demolition and redo costs.
2. Regulatory Compliance Check: Room AI can analyze renovation contracts and automatically mark:
• Fire regulations require (escape route width must be at least 90cm)
• Building load-bearing restrictions (structural walls over 20cm tall cannot be demolished)
•Community renovation regulations (construction hours and noise control)
Phase 5: Optimizing Soft Furnishings (Maximizing CP Value)
1. Light simulation system “DecorMatters”
Lighting configuration function:
• calculate LED Wattage (80-100 lumens per square meter in a living room)
•Simulate light and shadow effects at different times (morning light vs. nighttime mood light)
•Recommended energy-saving solution (saving 30% of electricity when paired with a sensor)
2. Used furniture matching. Upload space photos to “RoomGPT”
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE:
•Analyze products on platforms such as Pinkoi and Rotary Auctions
• Recommend a second-hand item that matches the style (e.g., a vintage cypress table)
• Generate renovation proposals (self-adhesive porphyro film refurbishment of shelves)
5. AI Interior Design Operation and Precautions
1. Recommended common operating platforms
Taiwan’s mainstream AI design platforms, such as “Future Decoration Illustrations” and Feel Design AI, can be operated on mobile phones and tablets. They can also be integrated with shopping websites such as IKEA, Home Depot, and Life Market, allowing users to directly select AI-recommended furniture.
2. Notes on data input (accurate dimensions, requirement description)
Correct space dimensions, door and window locations, ceiling height, etc., are key to AI-generated accurate design drafts. Be specific when describing requirements (e.g., “needs a lot of storage,” “grayish-white tones”), and include your budget or brand preferences if you have one.
3. Key points of coordination between drawing production and construction
Completed 3D drawings and exploded elevations can be provided directly to the construction team, but key construction details (such as plumbing, wall, and beam and column configurations) still require professional confirmation. During the communication process, it is important to compare and finalize the final draft before placing an order.
4. Best practical advice and future trends
New home renovation professionals should always compare and discuss ideas frequently. Don’t blindly rely on AI to provide a one-click, all-inclusive solution. Ask questions when you need professional advice. In the future, AI design is expected to become an indispensable tool in the future, integrating it with AR/VR, smart appliances, and energy management technologies.
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