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We asked ChatGPT how to fix up this rundown villa for sale
We asked ChatGPT how a dilapidated Auckland villa might look once it has been fixed up.
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We explored using ChatGPT for renovation ideas on a rundown Mt Eden villa listed for relocation. The AI provided detailed suggestions to help visualize the home's potential.
Exterior advice included a modern paint scheme with darker trim, repairing original features, and enhancing street appeal with new lighting and landscaping.
For the interior, it suggested brightening the hallway with fresh paint, highlighting the archway, and upgrading flooring and light fixtures. While not replacing professional advice, it's a helpful visualization tool.
This was the first version ChatGPT came up with. We have to admit it’s pretty striking. It’s added a new front door, unaware there is more house off to the left with a veranda and a separate front door. And there appears to be an extra room beneath the main bay window.
Let’s start with the exterior
And this is the second paint job suggested. Perhaps a little warmer. The software even makes suggestions for door hardware. It has left the satellite dish in place, but has suggested it gets moved out of sight.
And this is the second paint job suggested. Perhaps a little warmer. The software even makes suggestions for door hardware. It has left the satellite dish in place, but has suggested it gets moved out of sight.
We suggested a sage green paint, and this was ChatGPT’s offering. The software says “balance” is the key - keeping the vintage character of the house while making it fresh, clean and well cared for“. And it moved the satellite dish in this version.
Original: This is the other side of the house, which we also ran through the software.
And this is the fresh and tidy alternative. We’re not sure about the new balustrading beside the stairs - something not quite right there. But probably still a 6 out of 10.
What about inside?
The house has a classic villa hallway; this is the original pic - Chat GPT did pick up on the central arch.
And this is how the software thinks it could look. It will come up with suggestions for accessorising if asked, but it does suggest framed prints or mirrors would look good in here.
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