North Raleigh Today

Lowe's has introduced its Lowe's Style Studio for Apple Vision Pro in five stores across Austin, Texas. This new application, developed by Lowe's, enables customers to visualize and design their ideal kitchen through an immersive 3D experience.

"By combining the power of Lowe's Style Studio with our passion for helping customers, Lowe's is transforming the retail experience like never before," stated Seemantini Godbole, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Lowe's. "This immersive in-store technology leverages the spatial computing technology of Apple Vision Pro to make it easier for customers to visualize, plan, and shop their dream kitchens—all in one seamless experience. This is yet another example of Lowe's leading the industry in solving problems and fulfilling dreams for the home."

The pilot program will begin on Saturday, March 15th, running for a limited time at selected locations: Central Austin (800 Shoal Creek Blvd.), S.W. Austin (6400 Brodie Lane), N.W. Austin (13201 N Ranch Rd 620, Bldg G), Bee Cave (12611 Suite 100 Shops Pkwy.), and Marble Falls (3200 N US Highway 281).

Each session lasts 45 minutes where a Lowe’s associate assists customers through various kitchen options using Apple Vision Pro. The technology integrates digital content within physical spaces allowing interaction via eye and hand inputs. Participants can also follow along on an iPad that mirrors the 3D experience.

"Lowe's has long been a go-to resource in our community for home improvement advice," commented Ricardo Ramirez, store manager at Lowe’s of Central Austin. "But it can still be difficult to make renovation decisions, especially in complex projects like a kitchen remodel. We're excited to pair groundbreaking technology with the associate know-how customers trust."

Sessions are complimentary and available by appointment or walk-in with appointments preferred; they can be booked through Lowes.com.

Following last year's three-store test run which informed updates based on customer feedback including trending colors and popular designs, this launch includes a teleport feature enabling different viewpoint explorations within a room via simple gestures.

Lowe’s plans further expansions of its Style Studio into additional stores later this year while it remains accessible on Apple Vision Pro alongside other technologies such as MyLowe’s Home management hub; Style Your Space decor tool; Measure Your Space room measurement tool utilizing ARKit & LiDAR Scanner.