Like the great technological advances that have come before it, AI is changing the way we do almost everything – especially the way we work.

Interior designers are increasingly embracing AI, seeing it as a tool to complement, rather than replace, the creative process. In fact, the 2025 State of AI & Business of Interiors report by Mattoboard found that 57% of its 250+ respondents said AI’s biggest benefit is speed and efficiency. Industry organizations are taking note of the interest in AI, too. ASID now offers “Transforming Design with AI: From Bias to Balanced Creativity in Healthy Interior & Architectural Design” and “Authenticity and Ethics in the AI-Driven Branding Era” as CEU courses.

Whether you’re one of the many interior designers who already use ChatGPT regularly and are looking for more tools or are completely new to incorporating AI into your process, consider trying the recommendations below to work smarter, not harder.