Veo 3 Prompt Guide: Create IKEA Portal Video

Introduction

One of the most exciting parts of Veo 3 video generation is its ability to create surreal and imaginative scenes with cinematic quality. In this guide, we’ll show you how to use a custom Veo 3 prompt to generate a creative video of glowing portals revealing IKEA-inspired rooms.

This prompt blends cinematic camera work, smooth transitions, and elegant visual effects, resulting in a clean and imaginative short video perfect for design, lifestyle, or creative storytelling.

Why This Prompt Works

This Veo 3 prompt combines both cinematic realism and fantasy creativity. Here’s why it’s effective:

• Three clean cuts to structure the storytelling flow.
• Glowing portals that transition between spaces with visual elegance.
• IKEA-inspired room designs for realism and relatability.
• Balanced lighting and sound effects to enhance immersion.
• Rules and negatives to avoid shaky cameras, mismatched furniture, or fake portal effects.

The Prompt

Copy and paste this full prompt into Veo 3 to generate your video:

{ "shot": { "composition": "three wide-to-mid cuts; each reveals a different room through glowing portals", "lens": "35mm lens with cinematic softness", "frame_rate": "30fps", "camera_movement": "smooth slider pans between each portal reveal" }, "subject": { "description": "neutral adult character flipping a glowing IKEA catalog, choosing a room, and stepping into it", "wardrobe": "simple, clean clothing in soft neutral colors", "props": "oversized luminous IKEA catalog with ambient glow" }, "scene": { "location": "empty white space that transforms through glowing portals", "time_of_day": "timeless white light interior", "environment": "blank studio morphing into immersive IKEA interiors via portals" }, "visual_details": { "action": "each catalog flip opens a room portal; character steps into chosen one at the end", "special_effects": "subtle energy ripples and glow from each portal; light and particles shift per room theme", "hair_clothing_motion": "gentle breeze interaction from portal pull" }, "cinematography": { "lighting": "balanced soft studio light with each room providing its own internal glow", "color_palette": "minimal white base with rich, contrasting tones in each room", "tone": "elegant, imaginative, clean aesthetic" }, "audio": { "music": "soft, ascending ambient pad with light spark textures", "ambient": "dimensional air shift when portals open, soft paper flip, subtle room-specific cues", "sound_effects": "light shimmer for each portal, a soft hum as the final portal closes", "mix_level": "smooth, cinematic with priority on environmental transition sounds" }, "dialogue": { "character": "", "line": "", "subtitles": false }, "timeline": [ { "t": "0-3s", "description": "Character opens glowing catalog; first portal opens to a cozy IKEA bedroom with warm light" }, { "t": "3-6s", "description": "Page flips again; second portal shows modern living room with ambient shelves and pendant light" }, { "t": "6-8s", "description": "Character steps confidently through the final portal into a vibrant IKEA kitchen; portal glows and fades" } ], "rules": [ "Three total cuts only, each exactly 3s/3s/2s", "No camera shake or handheld motion", "No text, no branding visible", "Portals must glow and feel immersive, not holographic or flat", "Each room should match real IKEA design aesthetics" ], "negatives": [ "text overlays", "fast cuts", "fake-looking portals", "handheld shots", "mismatched furniture styles", "shadows inconsistent with portal lighting" ] }

How to Use This Prompt in Veo 3

Step 1: Open Veo 3

Log into your Veo 3 dashboard and start a Text-to-Video project.

Step 2: Paste the Prompt

Copy and paste the JSON prompt above directly into the prompt input box.

Step 3: Generate the Video

Click Generate. Veo 3 will render the cinematic transitions, glowing portals, and IKEA-inspired interiors.

Step 4: Review the Output

Ensure that:

• Each cut lasts exactly 3s, 3s, and 2s.
• The portals look immersive and glowing, not flat or artificial.
• The lighting matches the soft studio tone with room-specific glow.

Tips for Best Results

• Keep transitions smooth: Slider pans enhance cinematic flow.
• Emphasize room contrast: Each portal should feel distinct and immersive.
• Avoid clutter: Stick to clean wardrobe and neutral tones for focus.
• Experiment: Try changing room types (kitchen, bedroom, office) to fit different storytelling themes.

Final Thoughts

This Veo 3 IKEA portal prompt is a fantastic way to explore creative storytelling. With glowing portals, cinematic panning, and immersive room designs, you can produce high-quality videos perfect for design showcases, creative reels, or concept ads.

Try it today and see how your own imaginative IKEA-inspired world unfolds through portals. ✨