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# Layout Ideas

> Get AI-generated furniture arrangement suggestions optimized for your room's dimensions and your lifestyle.

## What it does

Layout Ideas analyzes your room photo and generates alternative furniture arrangement suggestions. Instead of redesigning the style, it focuses purely on **how furniture is positioned** — traffic flow, focal points, and functional zones.

## Credit cost

| Action                      | Credits   |
| --------------------------- | --------- |
| Generate layout suggestions | 2 credits |

## Free vs paid plan access

<Warning>
  **3D layout views** are available to all paid plans. Starter users receive 2D layout suggestions only. Pro and Business users get full 3D rendered layout concepts showing depth, lighting, and spatial perspective — with furniture matching your selected room type.
</Warning>

## How to use it

<Steps>
  <Step title="Upload your room photo">
    Upload a photo of your current room layout. A wide-angle shot showing the full floor plan works best.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Describe your lifestyle (optional)">
    Add notes about how you use the space. Examples:

    * *"We entertain often — need space for 6+ people"*
    * *"I work from home — need a desk area"*
    * *"Two young kids — needs open floor space for play"*
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate">
    Click **Get Layout Ideas**. The AI generates furniture arrangement suggestions shown as annotated design concepts.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What the AI considers

* **Traffic flow** — clear walking paths between entry points and key areas
* **Focal points** — orienting seating toward fireplaces, TVs, or windows
* **Conversation zones** — grouping seating so people face each other
* **Natural light** — positioning reading chairs and workspaces near windows
* **Scale** — using door height as a reference to ensure furniture fits proportionally

## Tips

<Tip>
  Describe your room dimensions if you know them (e.g. "12ft x 16ft living room"). The AI uses this to suggest appropriately sized layouts.
</Tip>

* If you have specific pieces you want to keep, mention them: *"keep the sectional sofa, only rearrange the rest"*
* For open-plan spaces, specify which zone you want to focus on