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Is there a free AI decorator app?
Short answer
Yes. The Dulux Visualiser app is free on iPhone and Android in the UK and uses your camera to show Dulux paint colours on your walls. Free AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot can also restyle a photo of a room. Treat the results as a guide, because screens and lighting change how colours look.
Free options
| App | What it does | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Dulux Visualiser | Shows Dulux colours on your walls live or on a photo, matches colours, orders testers | Free |
| ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot | Upload a room photo and ask for a new colour scheme or style | Free plans with limits |
| Canva | Mood boards and AI images for a design pitch | Free plan with limited AI uses |
How to use AI for a room makeover
- Take a well-lit photo of the room from the doorway.
- Upload it to a chatbot and ask: "Repaint the walls in a warm sage green, keep the furniture, realistic lighting."
- Try two or three options, then check real paint charts and testers before you buy.
AI images often change details like windows or furniture, so do not use them for measurements.
For painters and decorators
Showing a customer a mock-up can help them choose and speed up a quote. Make it clear that the image is a visual guide, not a promise of the finished result. See best AI tools for painters and decorators and can ChatGPT write a quote?
Related questions
Can AI pick paint colours for me?
It can suggest schemes that suit a style or room, but always check with testers on your wall in daylight.
Are AI room design apps safe?
Many free apps sell subscriptions after a trial. Check the price and the developer before you sign up, and avoid apps that ask for unnecessary permissions.
Can I use AI images in my decorating business adverts?
Yes, if they do not mislead customers about your real work. See can I use AI images in my business?
Sources
Checked 18 October 2026. Rules and prices change, so check the source before you rely on it. This is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice.
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