Use These AI Prompts to Plan Interiors Like a Pro: AI Prompts That Transform Any Room

What if you could just tell someone:

“I want my room to feel like a cozy cabin in the woods”……and they instantly gave you design ideas, mood-setting tips, layout suggestions, and furniture advice — all tailored to your space and style?

That’s exactly what Home Planner’s AI assistant does.

These 8 smart prompts unlock its best thinking — and help you turn vague vibes into concrete, creative design plans.

1. Help Me Start This Room

Case: Don’t know where to start? This prompt helps you build a room from scratch — with AI suggestions for layout, color palette, materials, and furniture that match your needs and style.

Prompt:

I'm starting a new room design project and need a full design plan.Please ask clarifying questions first — like:– What type of room is it (living room, bedroom, kitchen, etc.)?– Who will use the space and how?– What styles or moods do I like (e.g. cozy, minimal, bold)?– What’s the lighting situation (natural light, windows, orientation)?– Do I have any size constraints or existing furniture? After asking any necessary follow-up questions, please give a complete, detailed answer — no need to shorten or optimize.Include thoughtful suggestions, inspiring ideas, practical examples, and clear formatting with bullet points and headers.I’d like the final result to include:– Suggested furniture layout (with reasoning)– Color palette (with HEX codes + mood explanation)– Key furniture items (with approx. sizes, styles, materials)– Recommended materials for walls, floors, and textiles (and why they match the concept) Feel free to offer alternative ideas if relevant.

What You’ll Get from This Prompt ✅ Furniture layout suggestions

– Optimized for flow, comfort, and zoning

– Includes placement tips and functional reasoning

🎨 Coordinated color palette

– Includes HEX codes and mood breakdown

– Helps you set the emotional tone of the room

🛋 Key furniture recommendations

– With approximate sizes, materials, and style cues

– Designed to fit your layout and preferred aesthetic

🧱 Material suggestions

– For walls, floors, and textiles

– Chosen to match your vibe and lighting

– With pros/cons or practical context where needed

💡 Creative add-ons & styling ideas

– From lighting and decor to storage tricks

– All aligned with your room’s mood and purpose

📌 Everything clearly formatted and explained

– With bullet points, sections, and clear structure

– So it’s easy to follow, save, or apply right in your Home Planner project

2. Furniture That Fits

Case: Get size-optimized, ergonomic furniture suggestions tailored to your space — without guessing what fits.

Prompt:

I want help choosing the best-fitting furniture for my room.Please ask me a few simple questions first to understand the space:– What are the room’s dimensions (length × width)?– How many doors and windows are there, and roughly where are they located? (For example: one door near the corner, a window opposite it)– Is the room currently empty, or do I have existing furniture to keep? (If yes — what is it?)– What’s the main function of this space? (e.g. relaxing, dining, working, etc.)– How many people will usually use the room at the same time?– Do I need anything specific (like space-saving furniture, storage, a desk)? After asking these questions, please suggest furniture with practical size and layout tips.Structure the response as a categorized list by furniture type. For each item, include:– Recommended max dimensions– Best shape/configuration– Suggested placement– Ergonomic tips or clearance rules. Please give a complete and helpful answer — no need to shorten. Format your advice with bullet points and headers. Add explanations and practical reasoning wherever it helps.

What You’ll Get from This Prompt

✅ Precise furniture size recommendations

– Based on your room’s dimensions and layout

– Includes max width/depth per item to avoid crowding

🛋 Smart placement strategies

– Tips for optimal furniture placement

– Clear rules for walkways, viewing distance, and spacing between items

📐 Ergonomic design guidelines

– Ideal clearance and layout logic

– Suggestions that make the space functional, not just pretty

📦 Multi-functional furniture tips

– Space-saving solutions like storage sofas, foldable desks, or nesting tables

– Practical ideas for real-life use in small rooms

🧭 Structured list by furniture type

– Easy to follow and apply in your Home Planner project advices

– Great for comparing pieces and building a shopping list

🪞 Bonus styling advice

– Visual tricks for making your space feel bigger

– Suggestions for materials, shapes, and layout flow

Whether you're planning a living room, bedroom, or studio — this prompt helps you make every square meter count.

3. Color Palette + Style

Goal: Get a thoughtful, mood-driven interior color palette — with color codes, material suggestions, and an explanation of how it all fits together.

Prompt:

I'd like help building a cohesive and stylish color palette for my interior.Before you make any suggestions, please ask me a few simple questions to understand the context:– What type of room is this, and what’s its main function?– What kind of mood or feeling do I want to create (e.g. cozy, energizing, elegant)?– How much natural light does the room get, and from which direction?– Are there any colors I love or dislike?– Do I have any existing furniture or finishes I need to match? After gathering this info, please suggest a fitting interior design style, and then recommend a color palette that matches the style and my needs.Structure the response clearly using headers and bullet points. Include:– Main color(s) with HEX codes– Accent and neutral tones– Matching materials and textures (for walls, floors, decor, textiles)– A brief explanation of how the colors work together, the mood they create, and why they suit my room. Please provide a complete, detailed answer — no need to shorten. Use clean formatting, bullet points, and inspiring descriptions. Feel free to suggest 2 different palettes if appropriate.

What You’ll Get from This Prompt

✅ A full, balanced color palette

– With HEX codes for easy application

– Divided into main, accent, and neutral tones

🪵 Matching material suggestions

– For walls, floors, textiles, and decor

– All aligned with the palette and desired mood

🎨 Design style recommendation

– Based on your preferences, light, and function

– Helps you anchor the look and avoid mixing mismatched ideas

🧠 Explanation & reasoning

– Learn why these colors work well together

– Understand the emotional tone they set

🧪 Bonus: Optional palette variations

– If your answers suggest flexibility, the assistant may offer 2 alternative schemes (e.g., warm vs. cool)

4. Choose Materials That Work

Goal: Pick materials and finishes for walls, floors, furniture, and textiles that are both beautiful and durable — based on your lifestyle, lighting, and budget.

Prompt:

Can you help me choose the best materials for this room — ones that balance durability, aesthetics, and cost? Before suggesting anything, please ask me:– What type of room is this and how is it used?– What mood or atmosphere do I want to create?– How much natural light does it get (and from which direction)?– What’s the foot traffic like (low, moderate, high)?– Do I have pets, kids, or specific cleaning needs?– What kind of textures or materials do I love or hate? In your answer, please:– Suggest 2–3 material options per category (walls, floors, furniture, etc.)– Use a pros/cons format– Include estimated price ranges– Mention cleaning/maintenance tips– Format everything clearly using headers and bullet points. After asking your questions, give a complete, detailed response — no need to shorten. Feel free to expand with real-life examples or creative combinations.

What You’ll Get from This Prompt

✅ Realistic options per category

– Wall finishes, flooring, textiles, surfaces

– With context for how they hold up in your room

📊 Side-by-side pros and cons

– So you can compare trade-offs easily

– Includes notes on texture, warmth, look, and resilience

💸 Estimated price ranges

– Know what fits your budget before buying

🧼 Care & cleaning tips

– For long-term maintenance

– Great for homes with pets or kids

🎨 Suggestions that match your mood and light

– Colors and materials that work with the lighting and atmosphere you want

🧠 Structured advice, not guesswork

– Clearly formatted by category

– Easy to apply directly in your Home Planner design

5. Design by Vibe

Goal: Build a design based on an emotion or sensory feeling.

Prompt:

I want this room to evoke a specific mood or atmosphere — for example cozy, energizing, artistic, relaxing, moody, airy, or like a cabin in the woods. Please ask me the right questions to clarify what I’m feeling and what I want from the space. In your response, use sensory language and structure everything clearly under sections:– Suggested layout & flow– Color palette (with HEX codes and mood explanation)– Key furniture items (with style, material, scale)– Materials & textures (for walls, floor, textiles, accents)– Lighting suggestions (natural + artificial) Explain how each element supports the overall vibe.After asking clarifying questions, give a complete answer — with immersive ideas, practical tips, and formatting that’s easy to read and apply.

What You’ll Get from This Prompt

✅ A mood-based design plan

– Rooted in your emotion or sensory reference

– Perfect when you’re overwhelmed by style labels

🌈 Color palette with mood reasoning

– Not just pretty colors, but emotionally aligned choices

– With HEX codes and usage tips

🛋 Furniture and materials that reinforce the vibe

– Textures, finishes, and silhouettes that match the mood

– Practical and budget-aware

📐 Layout and lighting that support the atmosphere

– Placement tips, flow strategies, and layered lighting ideas

🧠 Sensory language and inspiration

– A vivid mental picture that helps you feel the space before you build it

6. Smart Small-Space Planning

Goal: Make a small or awkward room work well.

Prompt:

I’m working with a small room and want to make it as functional, spacious, and stylish as possible. Please ask me clarifying questions first:– What will this room be used for (sleeping, working, relaxing, etc.)?– What are the room dimensions and shape?– Do I need extra storage?– Will more than one person use it at the same time?– Are there any windows, doors, or fixed elements that limit layout?– What are my must-have functions or furniture items? Then, based on my answers, suggest:– A smart layout that saves space and improves flow– Compact and multifunctional furniture pieces– Optional ideas: foldable, modular, or built-in solutions. Please format your answer clearly using bullet points and headers. No need to shorten — offer detailed, creative suggestions with practical reasoning and examples. Include tips for visual tricks or space-enhancing materials if relevant.

What You’ll Get from This Prompt

🛏 Clever furniture ideas

– Space-saving, foldable, modular, or multi-use items

– Recommendations based on your needs and room type

🧱 Creative storage solutions

– Wall, under-bed, behind-door, and hidden storage tips

– Works for kids, teens, adults, studios, and micro-apartments

🔎 Design tricks to make space feel larger

– Light, lines, layout, and proportions used smartly

– Visual flow and breathing room

🧠 Clear bullet-point plan, ready to try in Home Planner

7. Step-by-Step Renovation Plan

Goal: Get a renovation roadmap you can follow

Prompt:

I want to plan a home renovation from start to finish. Please ask me questions first to clarify:– What type of room am I renovating?– What are my top goals (e.g., more light, storage, style upgrade)?– Do I have a specific deadline or flexible timeline?– Am I doing it myself or hiring contractors?– Do I already have a budget or preferred style? Based on my answers, give me a step-by-step renovation plan. Structure it clearly into these phases (or similar): Planning, Layout & Measurements, Materials & Shopping, Demolition / Prep, Installation & Construction, Styling & Finishing Touches. For each phase, include:– Key actions– Helpful tools or checklists– Practical tips– Time estimates. Format the answer using headers and bullet points. Be detailed — no need to shorten. Offer advice that’s useful for both beginners and experienced renovators.

What You’ll Get from This Prompt

✅ Clear renovation roadmap from start to finish

– No guesswork — every phase laid out in sequence

– Great for large projects or first-time renovators

📋 Practical steps per phase

– Actions you can follow today

– Tools and tips based on your answers

⏳ Time estimates per stage

– Helps with planning, project management, and hiring

🛍 Shopping & material planning

– Know what to buy, when, and how to compare

🧠 Advice that adapts to your needs

– Whether DIY or working with a team

– Tailored to your goals, space, and budget

8. Learn How to Use Features

Goal: Understand any tool in Home Planner step by step.

Prompt:

"Can you help me understand how to use a specific feature in Home Planner? Please ask what I’m trying to achieve (e.g. resize walls, apply materials, export project, add lighting) before giving instructions. Then explain step-by-step using numbered formatting and plain language. If possible, include tips or shortcuts."

Example Result:

🧱 Change Wall Height: Go to 2D Tap wall → "Edit height" Enter number (e.g. 300 cm)

💡 Tip: Use uniform height for smoother rendering

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