There’s something pretty amazing about brainstorming small kitchen design ideas with a tool powered by artificial intelligence.
Recently, I asked ChatGPT for backsplash ideas for my small kitchen.
I wasn’t looking for a complete renovation plan — just inspiration. Something fresh, clean and timeless. A backsplash is essential above a stove in my opinion… I’m sick of scrubbing the wall paint.
I took a quick photo and uploaded it…
Within seconds, I had two examples — both were light-reflecting subway tile to open up the space. One in cream, (which is more muted and earthy), and one in white (like the ceiling I guess?).
Instead of scrolling endlessly through Pinterest or second-guessing samples from our local Home Depot, I was able to refine ideas in real time. Home decor used to mean stacks of magazines and hours of searching. Now, it can start with a simple conversation.
The problem now is that I like them both!
When technology meets home decor, it doesn’t just save time — it builds confidence. There is a point; however, that you can’t just ask AI which one THEY prefer.
Well… actually, I guess I can…
Me: Hey Jack (the name given to my ChatGPT robot dude), which one of the two colors of tile do you like best?
Jack: With the coloring of your cabinets, I actually prefer cream over bright white for your backsplash. Cream complements that warmth instead of fighting it. Bright white next to pine cabinets can look stark and slightly “builder basic” or unfinished.
And then… ChatGPT told me to check out one more option…
Do you have a preference?
Stay tuned because I’m going to be ordering tile later this week!
Now you know: During World War II, a Great Dane named Juliana was awarded the Blue Cross Medal for extinguishing an incendiary bomb by peeing on it. Good girl!