If hiring an interior designer isn’t in your budget, this could be your answer.
This is where IKEA Kreativ comes in.
A new AI tool, Kreative helps you create a furniture layout and design scheme for your home.
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Though using artificial intelligence may sound intimidating, I can assure you using this tool is anything but.
Spoiler alert: The tool helped me find pieces I found myself happily adding to my cart.
(Download the IKEA app to use the tool on your phone.)
Credit: Illustration by Ann Mackey Weiss
Rotate and move items about, and swap out colors to get your perfect palette.
Choosing from different schemes that matchyour personal stylemeans you’re able to starting with something you like.
However, only certain items in the predesigned showrooms are available for instant purchase through the app.
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I first addeda rugto the blank room to set the tone.
But overall, the results were impressive.
Seeing how a new couch looks with your existing chairs is quite helpful.
Being able to do this effortlessly on the app was a big win.
My Thoughts on Using Kreativ
Like any technologyit didn’t work flawlessly.
Here’s what went well and what didn’t.
Pros
Cons
In my opinion, the pros of this tool far outweigh the cons.
IKEA Kreativ is a fun, interactive way to experiment with design.
), purchase it then and there.
Plus, it’s free!
