# AR Tiling Apps The Houzz App Now Offers Augmented Reality Previews of Flooring By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-04-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-preview References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/home/houzz-ar-tile-story/) & [houzz](https://www.houzz.com/magazine/cover-your-floor-in-virtual-tile-using-houzzs-enhanced-app-stsetivw-vs~120321326) For years now, consumers have been using [augmented reality previews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dulux-visualizer) to virtually test how everything from [paint colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-ai) to various pieces of furniture will look in the home. With each passing year, the technology only gets more advanced, offering representations that are all the more accurate. Houzz recently updated its app to include a new addition to the free View in My Room 3D tool—now, app users are able to see how certain 3D-enabled tile products will look in a physical space. The tool works by [scanning the floor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/room-scanner) and identifying the perimeter of the space and virtually testing out different kinds of tile in augmented reality. As well as being able to change the orientation of the virtual tile within the app, users are also able to get a sense of project costs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Augmented Reality Previews:** Augmented reality previews are becoming more advanced and accurate, allowing consumers to virtually test various products in real-life settings. - **AR Tiling Apps:** AR tiling apps like Houzz's View in My Room 3D tool offer users the ability to see how different tile products will look in a physical space through augmented reality. - **Virtual Project Cost Estimation:** With the advancement of AR tiling apps, users can not only visualize different tile options, but also get a sense of project costs for their flooring projects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Improvement:** Augmented reality tiling apps like Houzz's View in My Room 3D tool are disrupting the home improvement industry by allowing users to virtually visualize and test various tile products. - **Interior Design:** The use of AR tiling apps is revolutionizing the interior design industry by providing designers and consumers with a virtual platform to select and preview different tile options. - **Flooring:** The flooring industry is being transformed by AR tiling apps, as users can now easily visualize and compare different tile options before making a purchase. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D AR Home Improvement Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roomle.md) - [AR Furniture Testing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinterest-ar-furniture.md) - [Room-Scanning Home Renovation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/measure-your-space.md) - [AR Measurement Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/measure-tools.md) - [AR-Powered Retail Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-feature.md) - [AR-Powered Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-5.md) - [AR Apartment Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-apartment.md) - [AR Piano Previews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roland-ar.md) - [Housewares Retailer Design Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayfair-decorify.md)