MidjourneyBest for concepts
The Edit Model uses up to four image references and supports inpainting and outpainting for iterating on a design.
Read the review →FluxMost references
FLUX 3 Image takes up to ten references and does pixel-exact local edits, up to 4K.
Read the review →Nano BananaBest for consistency
Google says it keeps up to 14 objects consistent in one workflow, useful for a product shown in many scenes.
Read the review →GPT ImageBest for edits
OpenAI describes stronger editing and detail preservation for changing one thing at a time.
Read the review →Leonardo AIBest for exploring
Try several models and styles in one place while you explore forms and materials.
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Product and furniture design needs the same object in different materials, angles and rooms. Reference images and local edits matter more than a single beautiful render.
How we choose
We look at how many references a tool accepts, whether you can edit part of an image, and the maximum resolution. Always treat AI renders as concept visuals, not manufacturing drawings.
Example prompt
A walnut and brass lounge chair, three-quarter view, in a bright Scandinavian living room, soft window light, realistic product photographThen use the result as a reference and change only the material: “same chair in green boucle fabric, same angle”.
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