Question: Do you know of a design tool that offers instant, photo-realistic renders of my dream home?

One top contender is Interior AI. This AI-powered interior designer and virtual staging tool lets you rapidly redesign and virtually stage interiors. You can upload a photo of a room you want to redesign, select from over 50 design styles, and get photorealistic renderings in seconds. Its Virtual Staging AI fills in empty rooms with furniture without changing the building's architecture, so it's great for real estate agents. The tool also offers 3D Flythroughs, Multiple Design Modes and Sketch Conversion, and you can try it for two months for free if you sign up for an annual subscription.

Another strong contender is Dreamhouse AI. It can generate designs and render them in less than 10 seconds with more than 35 styles, including minimalist, farmhouse, tropical and modern. It can generate high-quality renders immediately for 5 cents per render, which can be a good option if you don't need to do a lot of work. The Pro plan costs $39 per month or $390 per year and offers unlimited use, HD renders, AI virtual staging and custom decor placement. That's geared for designers, realtors and homeowners who want to be able to fine-tune the design and staging.

If you want a tool that doesn't require any downloads or installation, check out Room AI. With more than 40 styles, including some more unusual options like Cyberpunk and Bohemian, Room AI lets you redesign a room by uploading a photo or create a completely new room with photorealistic renderings. It can accommodate a range of color palettes and materials, and it's good for homeowners, interior designers, real estate agents and architects, with different pricing levels depending on your needs.