Totally agree about the paint samples—lighting can be sneaky. But honestly, I'm still a bit skeptical about relying too heavily on AR for furniture placement. Sure, it helps visualize scale, but does it really capture how you'll move around the space day-to-day? I've seen clients get excited about a layout that looks great digitally, only to find it awkward in real life. Still, sounds like you've found a good balance. Curious to hear how it feels after you've lived with it a bit...
Yeah, I'm with you on the AR skepticism. I've tried it myself a few times, and while it's great for getting a rough idea, it doesn't really capture those little everyday annoyances—like banging your shin on the coffee table every time you walk by (speaking from painful experience here...). I think the real value is in narrowing down options, especially if you're stuck between layouts. Still, nothing beats physically moving things around and living with them for a bit. I once thought I'd nailed the perfect setup digitally, only to realize later that the sofa blocked half the natural light in the room. Lesson learned the hard way. Anyway, glad it's working out for you so far—definitely interested to see if your impressions change after a few weeks.
"Still, nothing beats physically moving things around and living with them for a bit."
Totally agree with this. Curious though, have you considered combining AR with some basic daylight modeling tools? I've found that even simple apps can help predict how furniture placement affects natural lighting throughout the day. Might save you from another sofa-blocking-the-window scenario... Been there myself, and trust me, rearranging heavy furniture multiple times isn't fun.
I see your point about AR and daylight modeling apps, but honestly, tech can only get you so far. There's something about physically shifting stuff around that reveals unexpected quirks—like realizing your favorite chair feels awkwardly placed, despite looking perfect on screen. Technology helps, sure...but intuition counts too.
Totally get what you're saying, but honestly, tech can spark ideas you'd never stumble on otherwise. When I first planned my custom home, AR showed me a window placement I hadn't even considered...ended up being my favorite spot in the house. Sometimes intuition just needs a little nudge from tech.
