> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.aihdstudio.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting Better AI Results

> Practical tips to get more accurate, realistic, and useful AI-generated designs.

## The most important factor: your photo

The quality of the AI output is directly tied to the quality of your input photo. A clear, well-lit, uncluttered room photo gives the AI enough context to produce a realistic result.

See the full [Photo Guide](/tips/photo-guide) for specific guidance.

## Being specific with style preferences

The AI responds well to specificity. Instead of just selecting a style, add context in the optional description field.

<CodeGroup>
  ```text Vague (less effective) theme={null}
  Minimalist style
  ```

  ```text Specific (more effective) theme={null}
  Strict minimalist — only light neutrals, no clutter, natural wood accents,
  statement floor lamp, large leafy plant in corner
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Reference what you want to keep

If there are elements in your room you want to preserve, say so explicitly:

* *"Keep the exposed brick wall"*
* *"I want to keep my existing blue sofa — design around it"*
* *"Preserve the hardwood floors"*

## Use the Design Planner first

Before spending credits on AI generations, spend 5 minutes in the [Design Planner](/tools/design-planner) (free). Build a clear brief:

* What style are you going for?
* What's your budget constraint?
* What do you love about your current room?
* What do you hate?

A clear brief leads to much better generation results.

## Iterate with variations

If your first result is close but not perfect, use **Generate Variation** (1 credit) rather than starting fresh. Variations make subtle adjustments to an existing result — they're more efficient than re-generating from scratch.

## Style-specific tips

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Minimalist / Scandinavian / Japandi">
    Specify palette constraints: *"only white, off-white, and light oak — no color"*. The AI tends to add pops of color unless told not to.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Bohemian / Eclectic">
    Mention textures and layers: *"layered rugs, macramé wall hanging, hanging plants, mixed textiles"*. Boho works best with rich descriptions.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Industrial">
    Mention exposed elements: *"exposed brick, raw steel, Edison bulbs, dark palette"*. If your room has brick, tell the AI to keep it.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Traditional / Classic">
    Specify formality level: *"formal traditional with dark wood, heavy curtains, and patterned rugs"* vs *"relaxed traditional with lighter colors"*.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Using Wall Color Changer for paint decisions

Don't just test one color — test 3–4 options (each costs just 1 credit). The same color can look dramatically different depending on your room's lighting and existing furniture. Test:

* The color you want
* One shade lighter
* One shade warmer
* One bold alternative

This small investment saves you from a bad paint decision that costs far more to fix.