Pinterest Testing AI Tool 'Restyle' to Let Users Visualize Room Makeovers

Pinterest is testing a new artificial intelligence-powered feature called Restyle, according to TechCrunch, which allows users to visualize furniture, decor, lighting and other design elements in photos of their own rooms.

The feature is designed to help users move from saved inspiration images to actual purchasing decisions, TechCrunch reported, citing Pinterest.

Restyle would let users upload a photo of their space and apply AI-generated design changes, potentially bridging the gap between browsing home decor ideas and buying products based on those ideas, according to the report.

Details on the feature's rollout timeline, availability, and specific capabilities were not fully outlined in the initial announcement. Pinterest has not provided additional specifics on when Restyle might be made widely available to users.

Pinterest has increasingly incorporated AI tools into its platform in recent years as social media and shopping companies compete to integrate generative AI into consumer-facing products, particularly in visual search and personalized recommendation features.