Google Search for Home Decor Inspiration

Google Search is not just a tool for finding information; it can also be a valuable resource for home decor inspiration. With the rise of online searches, people are turning to Google to discover new ideas and trends in home decor. According to the article, searches for 'home decor inspo' are up 300% in the past month, and both 'bathroom inspo' and 'living room inspo' are breakout searches in the same timeframe.

Visualizing Furniture

When it comes to buying new furniture, it can be challenging to know if the piece will fit in the room both physically and aesthetically. AI Mode in Search can help visualize furniture in your space, making it easier to make informed decisions. By uploading a photo of your room and asking a question like, 'Based on my living room, what kind of couch would you recommend? The wall is 84 inches wide,' you can see inspiration for different types of couches that would fit in that spot.

Learning More and Shopping Decor with Lens

This year, people are searching for vintage more than ever before, with 'vintage braided rugs' and 'vintage wood coffee table' as the top trending home furnishing items. If you're out and about and see a vintage decorative item you love, you can use Google Lens to learn more about it and find similar items online within your price range. Just take a picture of the item with the Google app on iOS or Android, and Lens will pull up links to similar items so you can bring that vintage style home.

Uncovering New Decor Finds with Circle to Search

Sometimes online scrolling leads to the best discoveries. With Circle to Search, you can track down the decor you love – from videos, social feeds, or web pages – without switching apps. Spot a social post featuring fish wallpaper (searches are up 140% in the past month!) that would look perfect in your home? Just long press the home button or navigation bar on the latest Pixel and Samsung Galaxy S26 devices, then circle the wallpaper on your screen to see similar options or ask a question about the product.

Tackling DIY Projects with Search Live

Let's say you're one of the many people searching for floating shelves (a top-trending item this year) to put in your new studio apartment. They're cute and practical – but once you buy them, you still have to install them. Search Live can help guide you through DIY projects step-by-step. To get started, just open the Google app and tap the Live icon under the search bar. You can start asking your questions out loud like you're talking to a friend and enable video input to share visual context from your camera feed to get the job done right.

Getting a Great Price

Getting your home just-right can add up. Before you buy that funky lamp or harlequin wallpaper (both breakout searches in the past month), do a quick price check to make sure you're getting a good deal. Just tap on any product listing to compare costs across stores. You can also expand the typical price drop down to view price history and get a sense of whether the current listing is high, low, or typical. Still not ready to buy? Tap 'Track price' and you'll get an alert when it falls into your budget.