Imagine being able to instantly see how a new couch looks in your living room without lugging it home first. Or switching up wall colors without picking up a paintbrush. Thanks to augmented reality (AR), interior design just got a whole lot easier—and way cooler. If you’re into sprucing up your space or just want to play around with ideas, check out these eight awesome AR interior design apps.

1. IKEA Place

If you’ve been to IKEA, you know their furniture is iconic (and sometimes frustrating to assemble). But with IKEA Place, you can actually see how their chairs, tables, and shelves look in your room—no hauling or heavy lifting required. Just point your camera around the space, and boom—a virtual IKEA showroom at home.

Why It’s Cool:

  • Lets you drop IKEA furniture into your room using AR, and the sizes are spot-on.
  • Huge catalog of all the IKEA staples we love.
  • Makes online shopping a snap—add to your cart right from the app.

What’s Not Ideal:

  • Only features IKEA stuff, so it’s a no-go for browsing other brands.

If you’re into IKEA’s mix of style and affordability, this app is a must-have.

2. Houzz

Think of Houzz as Pinterest for home design—but with tons of AR features. You can shop for furniture, test it in your room, and even chat with pros to help with big remodeling projects. It’s a mix of design inspo, shopping, and hands-on tools all in one.

Why It’s Cool:

  • “View in My Room 3D” lets you test how furniture fits before buying.
  • Packed with ideas and inspiration from top designers.
  • You can find furniture from a ton of different brands.

What’s Not Ideal:

  • It has a lot going on—can feel overwhelming at first.

This app’s great if you can’t decide on a style or you’re looking for fresh ideas to totally revamp your space.

3. Planner 5D

Feeling like a pro designer? Planner 5D lets you create detailed, 3D versions of any room in your house. You can tweak everything from furniture to floor plans, then watch it all come to life in AR.

Why It’s Cool:

  • Ultimate customization—change literally anything in your digital space.
  • Use AR to see how your ideas look in real life.
  • Drag-and-drop controls make it easy to use.

What’s Not Ideal:

  • You’ll need to pay for some of the cooler features.

If you’re someone who geeks out over detail, Planner 5D gives you all the tools to design like a boss.

4. Amikasa

For beginners who just want to experiment with layouts and colors, Amikasa is perfect. It’s made for people who aren’t super techy but still like to get creative. Once you pick out furniture, you can use AR to see what works and what doesn’t.

Why It’s Cool:

  • Very simple and easy to use, even if you’re new to home design.
  • You can buy furniture directly through the app.
  • There’s voice guidance to help you build your dream room.

What’s Not Ideal:

  • The furniture selection isn’t massive.

This one’s ideal if you’re just dipping your toes into interior design and don’t want to get overwhelmed.

5. Roomle

Roomle is all about furniture placement and helping you find the best layout for your space. The app even lets you sketch out the shape of your room and drop furniture into it—digitally, of course.

Why It’s Cool:

  • You can move around the furniture in AR, almost like a video game.
  • Works across phones, tablets, and even the web.
  • Tons of options for customizing layouts.

What’s Not Ideal:

  • Lots of features are locked behind a subscription.

Roomle is great if you’re moving furniture around and want to figure out what works before breaking a sweat.

6. MagicPlan

This app is a total game-changer if you’re doing more than just redecorating. MagicPlan uses AR to create detailed floor plans of your rooms, giving you exact measurements in minutes. It’s perfect for renovations or if you’re working with contractors.

Why It’s Cool:

  • AR scans your space for super-accurate measurements.
  • You can export plans to share with contractors or designers.
  • Easy to add walls, flooring, or even plumbing details.

What’s Not Ideal:

  • Not great for testing out furniture or décor.

If you’re tackling a remodeling project, MagicPlan will make your life so much easier.

7. Decor Matters

Want to join a design community and show off your ideas? Try Decor Matters. This app is super interactive, letting you upload photos of your space, try out designs, and even get feedback from other users.

Why It’s Cool:

  • Build entire room looks and share them with others for tips.
  • Great for testing different color schemes and layouts.
  • Fun challenges make designing feel more like a game.

What’s Not Ideal:

  • The selection of furniture options could be better.

This app is awesome if you love the idea of working with other design lovers or just want a fun way to level up your skills.

8. Homestyler

Last but not least, Homestyler takes the stress out of designing your space. Snap a photo of your room, and you can test furniture, wall colors, and even floor textures in a few taps. Plus, it’s stocked with tons of décor items from real brands.

Why It’s Cool:

  • Add furniture, rugs, and more to your room in seconds.
  • Works well for creating mood boards or planning layouts.
  • Lets you experiment with different aesthetics.

What’s Not Ideal:

  • The interface can feel a bit crowded at first.

Homestyler is perfect if you want a quick and easy way to test out fun design ideas.

Whether you’re redecorating your bedroom or just daydreaming about your future dream home, these AR apps make designing way more fun. From testing an IKEA couch in your room to creating detailed 3D setups in Planner 5D, there’s something here for everyone to try. Give these apps a go, and who knows—you might just discover your inner design genius!