By producing high-quality, photorealistic images and animations of the interior design, 3D rendering can be a valuable tool for expediting a project. You may hire a team or do it yourself quickly and effectively generate visuals that best highlight your design by building accurate and detailed 3D models and rendering them in a realistic manner. Let’s see how to speed up an interior project using Interior Rendering Services.
Z Residence is a luxury house in Tokyo, Japan. 2 kilometers from the Tokyo Tower, this three-story property is nestled next to the Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park. Tomo from SAAD is one of our friends in Japan, this time, he requested our 3D team to create 10 renders to show the majestic interior design.
Interior Rendering Process for Z Residence
#Stage 1: Briefing
As we mentioned millions of times, a good 3D rendering brief can be the accelerator of a project. To help the 3D team work fast and efficiently, we will take this project as a good example of how to provide a 3D rendering brief. Tomo, as we collaborated many times since 2016, is the expert in briefing. Here is the clear, concise brief with accurate and detailed information:
A Rhino model. A basic model that has the spaces created. It needs further refinement.
The elevations. Since it is an interior project, we don’t actually need information of the exterior design. However, understanding the whole picture is necessary to creating accurate interior images.
Floorplans and Views. Tomo kindly marked the camera angles, aka the views, in the floor plans. We’ve got all floorplans for three floors, the basement, and the roof. In total, we needed to create 10 images, which are: one entry, two pool, four master room and ensuite, one kitchen, one living room, and one dining room.
Material board. This material board outlines various materials as well as names and textures of different parts of the building, both exterior and interior.
Furniture layout. Because the model has no furniture for most of the rooms, this file marks details of furniture including location, design, brand (if available), color, and reference images.
Landscape plan. Since some of the views include outdoor scenes especially the garden, we’ve received the landscape plan for the garden. In this plan, the plantations are listed clearly with reference images.
Site location
Elevations
Floor plans and views
Material board
Furniture layout
Landscape plan
After studying these files, our 3D modeler started to create the 3D models for this interior space.
#Stage 2: 3D Modeling
At AIMIR, we use 3ds Max to create 3D models for most of the times. A stunning 3D model is the key to make the work stand out.
The first thing we did was to input the Rhino model into the 3ds Max, sorting the lines, materials, and geometry, fine-tuning it. One of the key things to keep in mind in this step is to create with a clear picture of the whole project in mind. This will keep our 3D modeler stay focused on the aim.
This time, we paid great attention to the lighting and shading while creating accurate models. This is because proper lighting and shading are of great help for making models look realistic. For this luxury house with many large windows, we believe it is vital to use lighting and shading techniques. In the end, we shared ten views in the 3D model and Tomo was happy with them so that we could move forward to next stage.
Rhino model
3D model
#Stage 3: Applying Materials, Textures and Lighting
In order to create photorealistic scenes, our 3D artists firstly selected the materials and textures strictly based on the material board. At the meantime, set or adjust the lighting according to the scenes. Eventually, the colored drafts were completed and shared.
When we shared the colored drafts to Tomo, he replied back with comments. Especially, he wanted to:
Change the finishes of marble walls, benchtops, cabinets to matt;
Make the color of the glass darker;
Change the color of the pendants;
Add white appliances such as Miele microwave and oven.
In the meanwhile, we adjusted the drafts with the help of these comments. Soon, we moved to the next stage.
#Stage 4: Rendering and Post-production
In this stage, our 3D artists refined the scene to make it more realistic by rendering and post-production. During the process, the scenes were rendered in the rendering software and then added or adjusted the details in Photoshop. Furthermore, Tomo’s comments for the drafts are as below:
Adjust the concrete wall texture;
Add steel entrance door;
Change a couple of décors such as the carpet and blanket.
After all of the comments were modified, we shared the drafts to Tomo. He approved them and loved the images a lot. To specify this process, our professional project manager and art director was involved. This is to guarantee the quality of the work as well as the efficiency of communication between clients and our 3D team. This is our Quality Control system, you can check this article here for more details on how we guarantee the quality.
#Stage 5: Final Delivery of High-res 3D Renders
We created ten interior 3D renderings for Z residence. Please enjoy this luxury house in Tokyo.
We have to say we really love this amazing house. Our team enjoyed working with Tomo and would like to work on more architectural visualization project together. What’s more, with the help of 3D interior renders, we believe this house is a welcoming home for its future owners.
Love the renders? Want to discuss your interior project? Looking for a professional 3D team to take care of your exciting project? Contact us at AIMIR and get a free quotation for your interior or exterior project, and we’ll provide the best solution for your buildings!
New Year, fresh start. The coming 2023 promises infinite possibilities and exciting opportunities. When the New Year bell rang, have you made a resolution which gives much impetus into your work? Reflect and draw 2022 as inspiration for your design? Embrace natural and cultural scenery around the world? Take part in a competition and win? Or read more and dedicate yourself to lifelong learning? Well, it’s also a good New Year’s resolution to attend well-known and industry-specific events for knowledge sharing, professional growth as well as close connections with peers and clients. You can stay tuned for the new trends and unique insights from these conferences, expos and so on.
As a 3D architectural visualization company, we pay close attention to interesting, inspiring events in this industry. And they are sure to delight and enlighten. Today, we’ve listed 14 noteworthy events in the USA for architects and interior designers in 2023 that you can’t miss. Ready to learn? Then continue reading! In this blog, categorized by major, we’ll list 2023 must-see gatherings in the USA for architects and interior designers.
New York Build includes speeches from more than 300 speakers across 12 conference tracks, projects from more than300 exhibitors, and AIA/CES-approved workshops. The agenda covers The Future of Construction, Government Contracts, Women in Construction, BIM & Digital Construction, Real Estate, Building Materials, Architecture, Sustainability and others. It’s an unparalleled opportunity to meet and do business with many key decision-makers from realtors, architects, contractors, developers, government, civil engineers and more other construction professionals during the two days at the exhibition. Moreover, officially supported by the Mayor of New York, this show provides limited free tickets which you can register at https://customreg.com/files/nyb.
As the architecture and design event of the year, it offers a relaxing platform for thousands of architects to communicate technical expertise, new products, and project solutions. At the same time, you can earn your yearly HSW, GBCI, RIBA, and AIA LU credits. If you are interested, you can sign up for updates & event announcements on their website.
NeoCon has become the world’s leading platform and most important annual event for commercial interior design since 1969. At the show, the industry’s major manufacturers as well as the latest emerging companies will demonstrate numerous new products and services in categories including Furniture, Fabrics, Flooring, Interior Building Products, Interior Finishes and Technology. Featuring game-changing products and services from design professionals, it offers unmatched access to the latest and most innovative solutions in commercial design with nearly 1 million square feet of exhibition space. Complemented by first-class educational and inspirational programming, it also serves as a warehouse for expertise and insight into the most popular topics today as well as a launch pad for innovation arousing much enthusiasm to make changes.
Founded in 2015, CAB is devoted to creating an international forum on architecture and urbanism by producing year-round programs and a biennial exposition of city-wide activations. Its aim is to engage and inspire professionals and the public, highlight the transformative power of architecture and envision a future for the field that is equitable and sustainable. CAB has hosted four editions since its founding. The theme of the fifth Biennial is “This is a Rehearsal”. It is characteristic of the American art collective Floating Museum, which tries to examine cities as “sites of perpetual transformation”.
Attracting lots of high-qualified attendees from across the Midwest’s entire AEC industry, this is one of the biggest architecture events in the USA. With the support of the local government, it sees it as the ultimate goal to drive changes in the Midwest’s built environment and ensure everyone’s opportunity to thrive. The items on the agenda are Sustainability, BIM & Digital Construction, Architecture, Real Estate, Future Construction, Facilities Management and Government Policy with AIA CES approved workshops including Marketing & Business Skills, from which you will increase your knowledge and earn yearly education credits.
The year 2023 is BDW’s 10th anniversary whose theme is “Design for tomorrow, today!”. It is mainly concerned about 5 aspects: Landscape Design and Outdoor Life, Architecture and Urban Planning, Professional Focus, Social Impact and Handmade. What is noteworthy is that it will offer a virtual event – the “Decorative and Applied Arts” online show and sale for the first time.
Compared with other interior design events, its unique topic is more appealing. Therefore, you can keep up with the industry’s hot trends. It is the most comprehensive U.S. hospitality event among similar kinds, showcasing up-to-date products and innovations from leading manufacturers, and educational insight from industry visionaries and rising stars alike. As well, it is equipped with CEU-accredited sessions for people to obtain yearly credits.
Set up in 2013, it is held once a year. At NYCxDESIGN, various exciting events will take place in five boroughs, such as specialized trade shows and more public, highly immersive experiences. Although it is not organized for interior designers exclusively, all the interior designers can surely widen their interdisciplinary horizon and possess enough industry knowledge from its programs.
This event is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, covering different kinds of related fields. The main aim of LA Design Festival, a city-wide event, is to honor our city’s rich design culture and introduce advanced international voices.
SFDW is an essential week-long city-wide festival that presents the unique interaction of ideas, design, business & entrepreneurism that makes the Bay Area the birthplace of the future. Interior designers can explore new design directions according to studio tours, presentations, and networking opportunities. And now more details are yet to be released.
Gather 2023 is hosted by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). The fair plans to assemble the interior design professionals in all practice fields and career stages. At the show, people will jointly share ideas, make connections, and envisage a bright blueprint of interior design. Joining this event helps you learn, interchange ideas and get CEU credits. What’s on the meeting is yet to be updated. You can follow their latest news by filling in the form.
This two-day-long event for kitchen, bath and home furnishings is Midwest’s largest residential design conference. Its courses provide a thorough grounding in product features and design inspiration. Besides, some specialized seminars also support CEU credits. Currently, the specific plan remains mysterious.
In 2023, there will be different amazing events for both architects and interior designers, which are wonderful chances to learn and network. Hope our blog can help you find out the important ones not to be missed. Ready to stand out with your best projects in the events? Contact us at AIMIR for stunning high-quality 3D presentations!
When it comes to marketing a property, home staging is an inevitable step to help sell faster and better price. By adding or removing furniture and accessories as well as changing lighting and colors, the vacant houses increase their appeal and realize the full potential. NAR’s 2021 Profile of Home staging (National Association of Realtors®) suggests that 47 percent of buyers’ agents agree that it has an effect on most buyers’ perspective of home. Besides, more than 80 percent of buyers’ agents incline to the view that the staged houses are easier to be seen as their future home for buyers.
Although it is no longer a new idea in the industry of real estates, some progressive changes brought by 3D visualization techniques infuse it with greater power. This innovation, named “virtual staging“, involves using computer software to digitally decorate rather manual work. It is a big trend of this field in the fast-paced era with the development of 3D technology. That’s why in this blog we’ll address an overview of virtual staging for you. What is it? How does it help you? Let’s get started from these two questions.
What is Virtual Staging?
Serving the same purpose, the clear differences between traditional staging and virtual staging are the methods in dealings and the achievable effects. Traditional staging relies on physical furniture and interior decor to redesign a house. It tries its best to restore the beauty of the empty space. To achieve this, it’s vital to hire a good staging company where stagers, movers, cleaners, photographers and other essential staff work together to complete the project.
Evolved from traditional staging, virtual staging is a process of developing aphotorealistic visualization of the house through 3D software, exploring all the possibilities that it could be. No need to prepare any single items, what it requires is to take photos of the empty rooms from different angles firstly and add virtual furniture and accessories from 3D model warehouse in the chosen pictures. With a phone or laptop, good Internet access and creativity, you can virtually stage any space within a few clicks and have an exciting and inspiring presentation of the listings at your fingertips. No need to worry if the final furnishings doesn’t match the style of the house. There are various types of furniture models on virtual staging platforms for your option. There is hardly any cost to revise the design plan if you are not satisfied.
How does Virtual Staging Help Real Estate?
#1. Easy to alter
A picture is worth a thousand words. Presenting the house in its best light and conveying the ready-to-live-in impression are the key to making the properties shine and standing out in such a competitive real estate market. It is significant for each property to seek the right style. For traditional staging, the process of trial and error is too expensive involving manpower and material resources. However, it is a piece of cake for virtual staging which offers great flexibility of modifying the design. Restyle is easily available ready to hand so that you can remove the existing outdated furniture in the real estate photos. This benefits a lot especially when you want to increase the price or transfer your target market from classy to modern.
#2. Simple to use
Just like what we mentioned before, there are many ready resources of virtual staging apps and software. Many people choose to work with professional outsourcing companies in order to save time and energy. Also doing it yourself is an economical option. The user-friendly interface allows even beginners to digitally add ornaments from the material library to the images. As well, it’s a realizable task to match the wall color, flooring, fixtures and more with the selected furniture. Click, tap, drag and stage, then you can create stunning and share high-quality images to max out your property value.
#3. Cost-effective and time-efficient
Time and cost for the staging are also a big plus. Some factors will influence these two parts, such as the size of the house, turnaround time, the level of detail and so on. Traditional staging usually ranges in price from around $2000 to $5000 within a few days. In addition, the cost increases if needing some fixes before staging. Once closing the deal, everything staged before has to be removed, which is another workload.
Compared with its conventional counterpart, virtual staging, whose duration is about 2-3 days, takes less time but gets the same perfect results according to the same requirements. As for the expense, it is generally about 10% of the cost of traditional staging that is between $39 and $100 per photo. Discounts will be provided for the sheer volume of images. And it’s more affordable to do it yourself with the help of virtual staging software.
#4. Wider marketing reach and better visualization
Nowadays, over 90% of buyers start their search for the dream home on the Internet. Therefore, digital marketing is as important as traditional marketing. Images and videos made by virtual staging can be instantly transmitted and spread through the use of electronic media for more audience. Not limited to these, 360 virtual walkthrough tours which are a unique selling point, can also be offered for potential buyer to explore the rooms over long distances or under extreme weather and reduce trouble of in-person visits. What’s more, it’s hard to imagine the life in the empty space. But a vivid virtual staging will make it inviting and warm, building a wonderful vision for would-be buyers, visualizing their arrangement in the space and finally boosting sales.
Obviously, virtual staging is the best marketing approach for real estates to sell houses fast, easily and for the most money. Are you ready to try it? If you don’t even have time and proper equipment for taking photos for your rooms, you may try 3D architectural visualization services. Contact our professional project manager now, and we’ll get back to you within 12 hours with the best visual solution for your project!
Nowadays, in addition to asking architectural visualization studios for 3D rendering services, there is another way for house owners to get their home, room and interior design transformed. In recent years, many interior design apps have emerged to help non-professionals to release the creativity of house design. With an assortment of room item options in various apps, you are free to create your own space, decorate your own house, and experiment with different styles. Moreover, a 3D interior walkthrough is also available for reference. Here are 12 recommended free interior design programs for you, most of which are applicable for both mobile and PC.
Homestyler works as an easy and time-saving online interior design tool for both professionals and amateurs, ranking first on our recommended list. You can use it to plan space, arrange furniture and add decorations. You will find whatever you want in this best home design program. After drawing the floor plan in 2D, you will enjoy high-quality 3D renderings, even with complex building structures. It boasts a large variety of room items available, from door and window styles to decorative potted plants. There are different styles and parameters of all elements. You can integrate them, compare and replace them with each other until you get satisfying results. Thanks to the above advantages, it doesn’t matter if you have no experience before. Also, it’s easy for you to share your work among different terminals. It only has the disadvantage of low working speed and strict requirements for computer hardware.
Room Planner is a free home design app for IKEA. This room designer functions 2D/3D floor plans, designed PDF-report, and many other handy tools, featuring convenience and a friendly interface. It enables you to explore ready designs, find ideas, create floor plans, change materials, furnish the interior and customize design. Using a 3D display, you are free to review and modify your design, such as changing the wall color. When you finally finish your work, you can get a shopping list from the IKEA catalog. That is indeed a boon for IKEA fans. You can also pay for a subscription to discover more features if you like.
Planner 5D is an advanced and easy-to-use 2D/3D house design tool. It’s convenient for amateurs and beginners to design a house with customizable control buttons as well as full screen and compact modes. You can easily capture professional 3D house designs and edit them without any 3D-modeling skills. It also allows you to freely modify detailed items and all parameters to perfect your designs. Moreover, you can take and view vivid snapshots added with lighting, shadows, and rich colors. However, the utility does not support Microsoft Windows XP. By the way, if you would like advanced features, please register and subscribe to the full version of Planner 5D Interior Design.
HomeByMe is a free interior design app suitable for professionals and beginners. Browsing stunning images in the community make it possible for you to find inspiration and start your own project. You are able to create your design of the whole apartment rather than only one room. Some ready-made templates are also available. After finishing your floor plan in 2D, you can shift the model to 3D to furnish your house. It allows you to express your decoration style by using a catalog of thousands of products from famous brands, such as Wayfair, Crate&Barrel, and RH. And then there will be a shopping list for you. Nevertheless, users need to pay for its lots of features and may mind the difficulty in navigating.
Housecraft is a free room design app whose focus is on furniture. You can freely arrange the room configurations with a large catalog of furniture. It also enables you to adjust the measurements of the furniture. If you are not satisfied with any object, resize it until it fits! Besides, you can admire objects from any angle and even in any light. However, although it has good support and constant update, it seems a pity that there is still no way to design a photo background and save it. Also, it would be better if the lack of privacy and the limited selection of goods were addressed.
Amikasa can be a good choice for you if you plan to redecorate your room using purchasable items rather than stock images. It lets you build, restyle, and redecorate your rooms using furniture, flooring and wall colors from real brands. You can choose your room shape, set exact dimensions and place objects to your liking. 3D visualization achieves to admire the overall effect of your design. However, the cons are limited tools, the impossibility of hand-designing models and a rather complicated interface.
Houzz is another free house planner for professionals. If you’re looking for inspiration for home interiors, Houzz can give a helping hand. It offers a large number of high-definition images of interior design for reference, such as a kitchen, living room, courtyard, bedroom and more, to inspire you to find your favorite lifestyle. In addition, you can also filter by styles, equipment, colors and so on, making it easier to find the style you like. It’s convenient for you to purchase chosen items because of links to selling websites.
Home Design 3D is a good choice for home design because it’s available for everyone and for free. It boasts an intuitive interface, simple control, a wide selection of furniture and elements with editability. The app for house interior design has to be mentioned that you can even change different lighting methods to see how your room looks like in daylight and at night. It’s quite thoughtful to offer this function. By the way, you can attain full functionality in the paid version of the program if you prefer.
Roomstyler 3D Home Planner is accessible to everyone to design a dream home online for free. It allows you to choose a room layout and drag furniture as well as any other decoration items into your room. Moreover, the objects are from real brands so you can buy them online. After finishing your design, you can check the overall effect from 3D interior walkthrough.
Roomle is an online room design app oriented to the needs of beginners and amateurs instead of professionals. It’s from €150 per month but with a free trial. You can enter any drawing or plan to start your project. It’s easy to add and edit furniture and any other appliances when decorating your house. It has the advantage that it displays measurements of walls and furniture when parameters are entered. Also, you are able to enjoy 3D visualization although the quality is not as good as others in this list.
#11. Floor Plan Creator
Price: Free
OS: Android, macOS, Windows
Floor Plan Creator is another free interior design app. It allows you to create multiple floors in 2D, add furniture and edit decoration in 3D. Enabling cloud sync can automatically back up and share plans between devices and users, which achieves multiple people working on the same project. The drawings can be exported to several formats like PDF, despite no way to choose a location to save the files.
There is no charge if you use MagicPlan to design no more than two houses. Like any other App, you can create a floor plan in 2D mode and decorate it in 3D. In addition, the App also has a very useful function. That is to help you estimate the materials and costs since there is a customized price list for reference.
Other Frequent Asked Questions
Is there any apps that I can visualize the room?
Most of the home interior planners allow you to select the ceilings, floors, walls, and furniture settings such as colors, materials, and finishes. But if you’re looking for one of the best free visualizing apps probably you should try Roomle or Roomstyler 3D Home Planner.
Can I buy the furniture in the interior design programs?
Not always. Most of the home designer applications are used for designing and demonstrating only. However, Amikasa is the right choice if you want to purchase the furniture inside. This free interior design app uses real furniture that you can buy online rather than stock images.
Can I just take a picture of my room and decorate it?
Homestyler is your answer. This free best home design app allows you to visualize and decorate your space with simple drag-and-drop function.
Conclusion
Each of these apps has its strengths and weaknesses, but in general, they’re all worth a try. If you would like to create a dream house at your fingertips, the apps listed above are for you to choose from. Just click and enjoy your design tour!
If you need 3D architectural rendering services, AIMIR is always ready to help.
3D Architectural Visualization has played an important role in a variety of fields, for example, property design and construction, interior decoration, building material selection, etc. Imagine that a property company is planning to develop a new block of furnished building. Do you think people will be attracted by its normal floor plan or a clear 3D interior rendering? You will have a definite answer after reading this article.
In the past, people strove to draw on paper to record their ideas when creating a project. To think about the actual effects, they can only stick to the drawings and imagine in their mind. Luckily, as modern technology develops rapidly, a magical method-3D visualization is used widely now. You may think it is complicated and high-cost. Actually, its huge benefits and excellent outcome deserve every user’s praises.
Accurate & Perfect
3D interior visualization is an effective service to create the interior structure and objects that match the expected results more exactly than manual work on paper. Indeed, some experienced architects or designers can draw precise plans for future interior and take beautiful photos of furnished effect. However, it is tough for them to ensure the accuracy of all the details in their drawings. It also seems inevitable to ignore details and have deviations when they imagine the complete space from different view angles.
For professionals, 3D visualization can help show their thoughts by creating accurate models. So they can save more energy and time to adjust details and improve their projects. For developers and construction companies, 3D interior visualization can help them make sure the effect they want. In terms of marketing, they may gain more house buyers by posting perfect renderings on their official websites and various social media platforms.
Unlimited & Unconditional Changes
Another benefit of 3D interior visualization is its powerful support to integrate several pieces of 2D plans into one accurate 3D model. Obviously, there must be changes throughout a project. If your project got the support of this service, the corresponding 3D models and even the final works could be edited at any time until you find the ideal results. You can imagine the process of revising and checking several drawings repeatedly. Your eyes may go on strike firstly. Together with imagining different details changed, your brain may do, too.
Similarly, with 3D interior visualization, people can choose suitable materials and interior objects without excessive trials and economic waste during construction. They can request for several 3D renderings to compare different views. Even they can get a 3D animation to have a more comprehensive view.
Accessible to the Public
Not all the potential clients who want to buy a furnished apartment like to study a complicated drawing. Therefore, an accessible model with perfect rendering tends to catch their attention more easily. With the help of 3D visualization, people can understand the interior structure, decoration, furniture, etc. Based on the visible effect close to reality, professionals can check and adjust their designs without hard imagination; developers and buyers can quickly decide whether the interior style fits their expectations or not; investors can judge if a project is worthy of investment. Many fields many take advantage of such a method to achieve what they want.
Conclusion
With all its practical advantages, 3D interior visualization is increasingly popular with designers, architects, property developers and people in relevant industries. It reduces the difficulty for them to create a wonderful interior project. Of course, their work efficiency and enjoyment will grow accordingly.
Not only can professionals in architecture and construction industry benefit from 3D interior visualization, other people will also enjoy the images/animations produced by that. When you plan to buy a new furnished house, you may get more and more genuine reflection through perfect images to “visit” the actual place. If you are going to produce ads for your company, maybe 3D visualization also helps show the charms of the comfortable workplace.
If you’re thinking about using 3D interior visualization service for your project, do not hesitate to contact our professional 3D interior visualization team for photorealistic 3D visuals!
