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What Is Interior Design Rendering?

Creating the perfect vision for your home, office, or place of business can be challenging to say the least. Even talented interior designers often struggle with trying to convey the vision they have to clients, not to mention give them an idea of what they can offer. 
There have been many tools interior designers have used but lately, 3D art has become one of the most powerful game-changers. That’s where interior design rendering comes into play, particularly when we’re talking about multimillion-dollar projects.
People who are new to the world of professional-grade interior design may have heard the term slung around in offices. However, it’s such a niche term, it’s common to feel like it’s intimidatingly technical. 
If you are wondering what interior design rendering is and what it can do for you, you’re not alone. Thankfully, the answers are a lot simpler than most would expect them to be.

What Are Renderings?

In order to understand what interior design renderings are, it’s important to understand what the definition of renderings is. (By the way, this has nothing to do with a typical services rendered definition, which just means that you’ve finished up a contract for work done!)
When we’re talking about interior design rendering, we are talking about creating 3D photo-like visual aids that show how a home will look once the interior designer’s work has been completed. 
The drawings that are rendered define what your project should look like when it’s done. And better still, it’s getting easier to render drawings in a way that breathes “reality” into the frame every year. 
Hand rendering interior design concepts is not the same as interior design renderings. Renderings are now fully digitized 3D artwork that looks as real as ever. This helps prevent ugly surprises, and also can help designers get the feedback they need in order to best serve their clients.

How Are Interior Design Renderings Made?

In the old days, interior design renderings were literally just drawings. People would have to learn how to do rendering through art school, and would need to learn how to render a drawing by hand. This would include learning how to render drawings of furniture, to learning how to trace architecture.
While many interior designers still use these “hand rendering techniques” in their arsenal, technology made it possible to get even better, more realistic results. This is done through the use of digital 3D artwork, made through the use of high-end software platforms.
Digital renderings are exactly what they sound like. They’re room renderings that are put together through interior design rendering programs. As more people skip the art of learning how to render drawings by hand, this technique is going to become the standard—even among veterans.

What Is The Purpose Of Interior Design Renderings?

There is no single purpose for an interior design rendering, per se. Different people use them for different reasons. The most common reason for a rendering to be ordered deals with marketing and showing the project’s results before it’s done. Design firms and other companies use renderings as a way to sell clients their concepts, skills, or decorative items. 
However, there are other reasons why renderings can be made. Most design firms actually use high-quality renderings as a final “proof” that clients have to sign off on before the real work gets started. 
In most cases, interior design renderings are used as a way to show potential clients a portfolio—particularly when designers are new and don’t have shots of the finished project. They are often used when photos of finished projects aren’t readily available.  Moreover, a good digital rendering can help designers determine if they can improve a look prior to presenting it to a client. 
In some cases, an interior design rendering can help solidify a contract by showing clients the exact specifications of the design they want to sell them. This can help give them a better legal standing.

Do Designers Really Need Renderings?

Absolutely. Along with helping designers determine the overall look of their home, a drawing rendering can act as a major part of a designer’s proposal package. It’s not unusual to hear about designers who have sold major projects through the use of renderings. 
Moreover, renderings act as a major contractual failsafe. In the past, there have been many clients who have argued with their designers about payments based on the fact that their homes “didn’t match the description” given to them in the contract. Some of these arguments even led to lawsuits.
Legally speaking, having a set of interior design renderings that are extremely accurate to your finished home is vital. It’s a way to ensure that the designer will win a suit, proving that they delivered on what they promised. 

Who Else Might Need Interior Design Renderings?

While interior design firms may be the top buyers of renderings, they are not the only ones who need design renderings—not by a long shot! Interior renderings are used by a wide range of different groups for their own needs. Some of the other common buyers include:

Furniture Companies

What better way to show off how wonderful your new line of luxury sofas will look in a living room than to have rendered homes that showcase them? It’s true, furniture companies develop a lot of their marketing materials through renders. At times, renderings might even be used as a way to show inventory on an online storefront.
Of course, furniture companies are also famous for using design renderings during their own conceptualization phases. Before any furniture is made on a large scale, manufacturers have to make sure that it looks good. Most furniture designers request a rendering prior to ordering a prototype. If the rendering and the prototype look good, they move forward with the project.

Magazines/Online Design Blogs

It may come as a surprise to most people, but magazines often ask for interior design renderings to illustrate new design concepts. It’s easier than having to set up a photoshoot, find a home that displays the new trend, and also stage the area properly. Because some types of renderings are particularly stylized, it can also help add to the artistic feel of certain magazines.
While magazines and blogs regularly feature high-definition renderings, it’s important to note that this is not always the case. More often than not, renderings are used to help illustrate certain new concepts before any major influencers adopt them.
In some cases, magazines will give rendering companies sketches of what they want to have rendered for a spread. These soon-to-be rendered drawings will act as a base for major shots as well as a guideline for other shots in the future.

Paint Companies

Believe it or not, many paint companies (yes, like Behr) tend to use interior design renderings as a way to market their new shades, color collections, and palettes as well. Much like with furniture companies or magazines, paint manufacturers often choose a rendering because it’s cheaper than painting a room and staging it with furniture.
Admittedly, paint companies are not what most people would expect to be major buyers of renderings. However, if you’ve ever seen a magazine or internet ad with a coat of paint that looks just a little too good to be true, you already can see that their desires for renderings are warranted. Renderings sell!

Textile Manufacturers

Think about all the different textiles that go into a new room design. You will need throw pillows, tablecloths, and blankets—just to name a few. As a result, there are many textile manufacturers who now ask for renderings as way to market and showcase their goods as well.
However, marketing isn’t the only reason why a textile company might want renderings of their products. Believe it or not, textile manufacturers often turn to renderings as a way to determine whether or not a textile pattern they make is “workable.” If they find that the pattern they made doesn’t suit the trends the industry currently works with, they may shelve it until renders look better.

Interior Design Clients 

For many interior design firms, there are two types of clients. There are clients who type in, “What does rendered means?” to Google’s search bar, and then there are clients who are somewhat schooled on the subject.
Schooled clients are often demanding clients—and they know that! This is a little bit different from most other uses, since it’s the clients who actually order them directly from rendering services. They often do this as a way to give the design companies a better idea of their visions.
Admittedly, this tends to be an outlier in terms of client usage. However, that trend is starting to change. As many software platforms become easier to use, it’s expected that more “casual” users will be turning to software to give people a better idea of what they want from designers. 

Architects

Architects are in the business of creating home floorplans and designing home structure concepts for buyers. Showing your home’s structure and architectural facets is great, but most buyers want to see what their future homes will look like in action. 
To make their structures more realistic, many architectural firms choose to buy design renderings. In many cases, they use the renderings as a centerpiece for their proposal, giving their clients a reason to imagine how amazing their buildings will look on a day-to-day basis before it’s even started.
Moreover, using 3D art renders acts as a great way to give visual buyers a better idea of what they’re getting. Most people don’t want to read in-depth descriptions, which is where quality renders come into play. Additionally, rendering offers an inexpensive way to show different options that a client can choose from.

Movie Firms + Game Design Studios

Believe it or not, many cartoon interiors drawing setups come from interior design rendering these days. Animators often hire design firms to create interior renderings for movies, TV shows, and more. 
Renderings are also regularly used in 3D game designs as a way to help add realism to their scenery. If you’ve ever played a video game that had intensely realistic features, chances are they approached a 3D art firm for that work.

House Fixture Companies

What do tiling, wallpaper, door knobs, and cabinetry makers all have in common? They all are companies that create and design parts of your home! Each type of home fixture mentioned here makes a huge impact on the overall look and feel of a house. 
The problem with creating things like cabinets and tiling is that you would need to put together an entire room to get a photograph of the finished product. As a result of the sheer effort it takes, they often rely on 3D renderings to show what a finished project would be. It’s cheaper and still gives them the realistic look clients want. 

What Kind Of Details Do You Get In A Typical Rendering?

Interior design specialists define renderings in a way similar to the art world rather than the typical way business owners define services rendered. So, it’s best to define renders like an art student would here.
In the art world, renderings are defined as drawings that add shade, definition, and depth. Sometimes, it’s also a way of noting that you get color in the mix as well. With a typical render drawing, you should expect to see:

• Patterns
• Textures
• Furniture details (like the curves of a sofa)
• Colors
• Wall decor

With that said, many firms have their own guidelines and standards when it comes to rendering plans. This is especially true when it comes to coloration and pattern rendering. Some types of renders don’t even require color! It all depends on the drawings interior designers from the firm are used to using while they plan things out and put together proposals.

What Details Are Considered To Be Extra On A Typical Interior Rendering?

While there are few set standards when it comes to renderings, there are a bunch of features that may be considered to be extra. With renderings definition and detail are the basic needs, but what that can mean to different firms tends to differ. 
Though some issues, such as shading or lighting can differ, there are certain things that are generally considered to be extras on rendered plans. These are the most common “extras” requested and noted:

• Outdoor Scenery. To help add realism while rendering plans, many designers choose to add a generic outdoor scene that can be seen outside the window. This might be part of a “sunny day” style rendering as a way to illustrate lighting, or it could be an extra.

• People. Sometimes, interior design renderings will include generic “people” into their drawings. This can be done as a way to help the viewer of the drawing rendered define the overall scale of the furniture or as a way to give the entire picture a more natural look.

• Accessories. Accessories are items that are not meant to be staples of the room’s decoration, such as plates of food on a living room table. These are often small items that are supposed to give your rendering design a more human, lived-in feel. 

• Animations. While it’s not the norm by any means, some clients will request animated versions of the renderings they want. It’s a pricey bonus. 

• Options. Is your client split on deciding on a specific pattern that they want to include? It’s possible to switch patterns on a rendering fairly easily. This means that one of the more common extras firms will field deals with different options they can choose. This can include different furniture items, different patterns, or even a different wall color. 

Who Does Interior Design Rendering?

Interior designers often offer 3D render service meaning that they will give you a visual sneak peak of their plans before they are approved. However, the vast majority of these renderings are not made in-house. Rather, this work is often outsourced to companies offering interior design rendering services as well as fully dedicated artists.

Most 3D work is done by dedicated 3D art studios like V+, primarily because the skill sets needed often include specialists. Besides, the sheer cost of a full 3D art studio setup is more than what most designers can afford on their own. 
Outsourcing this work isn’t a matter of laziness in many cases. It’s a matter of wanting the best results possible. Specialists who do interior renders for a living are often more skilled and better equipped to do it. 
Sometimes, on a rare occasion, you’ll see a large architecture firm or interior design firm with their own dedicated specialist. It’s worth noting that the rendering interior design firms and architectural firms do in-house still are worth it—albeit, it’s far from the norm. 

Should You Do More Than One Interior Design Render Drawing Per Project?

If there is one thing that everyone can agree upon, it’s that interior design is not a simple trade to learn. A room that looks great from one angle can look downright awkward in another. That’s why it just doesn’t make sense to order a single rendering to examine a potential room project.
Most renderings are done in packages. There will be a rendering from the top of the room, looking in through the ceiling on an angle, a rendering that looks through a doorway, plus one or two more. 

Different Types Of Interior Design Renderings: An Overview

One thing that many people don’t realize is that there are many different types of renderings used in interior design. Each rendering style has its own perks and pitfalls. To help shed some light on the subject, we’re going to look at each major rendering style that is still in use today.

Lifestyle Scenes

Also known as “romance” images, these are scenes that are meant to show how an interior will look on a day to day basis. These are images that still remain fairly realistic and photo-like, but also will add subtleties that “sell” the interior’s appearance as a part of a lifestyle or as a magazine editorial.
Most lifestyle scenes are either used for marketing purposes or are used as a part of a magazine layout. They’re fairly popular and remain a highly in-demand style of interior design rendering. 

If you’ve ever heard of “perspective rendering,” then this is the type of shot that perspective rendering definitions often keep in mind.

Cartoon Interior Renderings

Though most interior design renderings are meant to be ultra-realistic, not all are. In cases where marketers, magazines, and commercial groups want to add a little stylization to their materials, design firms may be asked to make their renderings more cartoonish. 

These renderings will still show the basic gist, but may focus more on line drawings. Some even create an appearance that is more collage-like than anything else. Regardless of the cartoon-y style they choose, the general gist is that these renderings are still realistic to a point. 

Detail Images

Detail images are exactly what they sound like: they’re closeups of a specific portion of a design. Often, it will be a closeup of a corner of the room or a deeper look into a specific part of an item. 

Many firms post digital rendering shots of subtle changes in a design during a wide variety of updates. This is also a popular pick when you want to highlight some of the less visible design features that make a room great.

Draft Renderings

While most finished renderings are detailed enough to make it hard to determine whether or not the artwork is digital or a real photograph, draft renderings are different. These are simple, low-detail renderings shown to clients while the design is still being finalized.

Since they are low in detail, they’re easier to change and are more or less guidance for designers. Once draft renderings are approved, they will move to a more accurate render.

Pack-Shots

Pack shots are special renderings that are meant to showcase a single product, often on a white background. In most cases, this will be a set of shots that focus in on furniture (like a sofa) or an appliance (like a blender). 

Interior designers and product makers both tend to use these as a way to get a better idea of how a product looks, or as a way to get enough marketing materials for a good online store. 

Materials Rendering

Did you ever want to create an interior design with a sofa that had a truly impressive pattern or material that you’ve never seen before? With most interior design software platforms, designers can choose from a wide variety of furniture items made with pre-fabricated materials. 

Unfortunately, the problem that many people find is that having furniture that doesn’t have the perfect material can reduce the accuracy of your renderings. This, in turn, can have a profound impact on the outcome of a project. As a result, materials rendering became a major subcategory of interior design rendering.

Properly rendered materials make a huge difference in the quality of your drawings. If you have a unique pattern on a sofa or table, chances are that you will need to incorporate materials rendering into your overall project. 

Furniture Rendering

Considering that materials often need to be rendered, it should come as no surprise that furniture rendering is yet another subcategory for interior design rendering. As the name suggests, furniture rendering is the creation of custom-made furniture. 

Sometimes, furniture rendering is a project in and of itself, with the final product being used for marketing materials for furniture stores. In many cases, they do this as a way to showcase products in their online stores. 

Other times, retailers will hire rendering services meaning that they do this as a way to make their furniture more designer-friendly. Once most furniture makers get renderings of their new pieces, they tend to distribute the furniture to top interior design rendering software. 

What Kind Of “Looks” Do Renderings Tend To Use?

When you’re showing a client what a home looks like, there will be several different styles you can use to illustrate your point. Even things like the time of day or where you’re standing can make a huge impact on the overall look. These “looks” below are the most common used in typical interior design renderings:

• The Sunny Day. When the sun is shining in a window-filled room, it’s going to make a huge difference in your house’s mood. This is a great rendering look to illustrate how wide, open, and beautiful a room looks on a typical day. In many cases, it’s a Sunny Day shot that is what groups use to sell a home concept.

• The Night Shot. On the other side of the spectrum from the Sunny Day is a Night Shot. This is a rendering that is typically used to show how a home looks like when sunlight is taken out of the picture. In rooms that are heavy on windows, this shot is fairly important. You want to make sure that the room’s lighting will be able to hold its own, after all.

• The Oblique. An oblique rendering is a drawing of a room that is taken from a 30-degree angle. This gives you a better view of the spread of the home and helps prevent items from being hidden by furniture that would obscure them in a forward-facing stance. 

• Line Drawings. Have you ever seen a drawing of a home in a magazine that’s nicely put together, but still is clearly 2D in nature? This is what a line drawing is. A line drawing is a more “casual” version of a rendering and is generally done as a quick sketch to give clients an idea of what to expect without the time and resources necessary for a digital drawing. Line drawings, unlike most other renderings, do not have coloring in them. 

• Sectional Perspective. Many interior design projects will include a focal point or a specific area of a room that deserves extra attention—often due to architectural quirks or statement lighting. This rendering look is about zeroing in on that particular part of the room. It’s a vital part of many interior design rendering collections.

• 360 Renderings. As  sthe name suggests, these renderings let people take a look around a room—literally! This gives you the widest perspective renderings can have. 

• House Renderings Drawings. Technically, this is not actually a style, but rather, a rendered version of the house that the designers are working on. This is generally not used as part of a proposal unless the interior design firm is teaming up with an architect. Interior designers rarely ever need home drawings.

Which Style Of Interior Design Rendering Is Best?

There is no such thing as the “best” type of rendering for interior design. This is because each rendering style has its own perks and pitfalls. Since many were modeled around specific purposes, it is hard to say one is the best for all purposes. 

When picking a rendering style, it’s best to go with a style that works for the goal you have in mind at that very moment. For example, a line rendering might be best for people who just want a quick concept rather than an official part of the proposal. On the other hand, a full 3D trio might be better for a corporate account.

How Can You Tell What Type Of Rendering Works Best For Your Project?

There are so many ways to define what type of rendering could work for your project. It’s never a “one size fits all” type of deal. Though the best way to get the right rendering is to use one’s own judgment, there are some tips that one can keep in mind:

• • First drafts are often hand sketches or less detailed renderings. If you are just offering your client a quick concept sketch, there’s no reason to go in-depth with your sketch. Draft renders, and other similar “flash” renderings are good enough to convey what you’re trying to suggest.
  • Professional proposals and high-end plans require digital interior design renderings. Most professional design firms require multiple renderings for every proposal. Since renderings can actually hold legal grounds in some situations, the more details you include, the better. 

• 3D renderings are great, but you don’t have to go overboard. The key to getting good renderings is almost always realism. With that said, most clients don’t need ultra-realism unless they’re willing to pay for it and explain to you that they want it specifically 

• Clients might have specific requests regarding renderings that should be fulfilled. Though rare, some clients actually are educated in terms of renderings and will have a specific rendering request. If they ask for 3D, lifelike renderings, supplying them is the smart move for any designer. 

• Accuracy is always king. At the end of the day, the reason why people request renderings is because they want to get a good idea of what the design project will look like once it’s done. If your renderings aren’t accurate, that’s a far bigger issue than having the wrong type of rendering.

• If you don’t know what would work best, ask the rendering company, think about the use that your renders will have, or ask for client input. Clients aside, the artists are the ones who give the service rendered meaning in many situations. There is never any sort of problem when it comes to asking questions.

What Kind Of Interior Design Rendering Software Is Out There?

Along with being able to understand the different rendering styles that are out there, it’s good to know the most popular software kits used to compile these renderings. After all, each software platform has its own perks and pitfalls. We’re going to discuss the most popular packages on the market today.

3D Studio Max by Autodesk

The top choice for interior design rendering firms, and rightfully so. The work that can be created through this software kit is so accurate, so realistic, it’s indistinguishable from a regular photo. Along with excellent quality work, 3DS Max (as it’s known) also is the most versatile of the bunch. 

With great power comes a long learning curve. Many people spend years learning this platform simply because it is so powerful and so intricate.

Cinema 4D

Cinema 4D is one of those programs that is most popular with interior design renderings dealing with artwork, cartoon companies, and gaming. However, it can also be used for architecture, furniture, and other similar purposes. 

A close second to 3D Studio Max, it’s hard to go wrong with the sheer versatility that Cinema 4D can offer. 

Revit Architecture by Autodesk

Revit is a name we’ve already gone over several times, and this is still one of the more popular choices for people who have a need to get lifelike interior design renderings. Along with having excellent realism and endless architecture features, Revit also offers wonderful lighting options, making it a great pick for ambiance-oriented sales. 

Revit interior renderings aren’t the norm, primarily because this is more frequently used in architecture sales than anything else. In many cases, Revit’s software is used in conjunction with other kits to create the best possible rendering. However, that’s primarily done for more advanced projects.

AutoCAD

AutoCAD is one of the oldest software packages still used by architects and interior designers. This is a software kit that is more often used by architects to highlight the structure of a home. In an interior render, this is often bolstered by the use of Photoshop to complete the scene. 

There are several major names that are used in the interior rendering world related to CAD’s platform. Each package has its own unique set of tools, so it’s important to keep that in mind when you pick a software kit. 

AutoCAD is mostly an architecture software kit, and is used in conjunction with 3DS Max. 

Foyr Neo

Foyr Neo is one of the newest names to be added to the bunch, and unlike AutoCAD or Revit, this is specifically made for interior designers. Neo offers multiple design steps, from the floorplan to adding the 3D rendered furniture pieces. You can get 3D mockups that change in realtime, and even end up with a lifelike 4K result. 

One of the things that makes Neo increasingly popular is the fact that it has a short learning curve. You don’t need to know how to do design rendering to get the best results possible with this one. 

SketchUp

SketchUp is one of those rendering programs that goes beyond interior design, and also works in-browser. (You can thank Google for that!) It works well with engineers, architects, and yes, designers too. What makes SketchUp so popular is the fact that it has a prefab catalog featuring thousands of items already rendered for you, so it’s (almost) a drag and drop. 

A major staple of the interior design world, SketchUp has the added perk of being able to give interior designers and their clients a walkthrough of the building in question. If you have an Oculus, then you can take a client through the building and give them 360-degree views.

Easyhome Homestyler

Perhaps one of the most popular software packages for beginners is Easyhome Homestyler. This package is one of the only ones that is totally free, and it still comes with tons of renderings of real-life brand name items. 

If you are not a professional home designer, then using Easyhome may be a smart choice. At the very least, you’ll have a better idea of what to expect from the decorations that you pick. It’s also remarkably easy to learn. 

Easyhome Homestyle is a primarily drag-and-drop platform, so there is some serious limitation to what renderings you can do. Even so, it’s better than nothing and can be excellent for people who want to give their design crew a general idea of what they want. 

Roomstyler 3D Home Planner

Trying to source all the furniture renders required of a project, or worse, trying to render all the furnishings yourself, is difficult. Roomstyler 3D Home Planner is one of the few free programs that tries to make that portion of drawing interiors a thing of the past. 

Home Planner has an exceptional collection of brand-name furniture renderings that are true to size. This makes it one of the more reliable kits for people who have to put together a realistic, proportional rendering of the interiors they want to create. Currently, this platform boasts over 120,000 different name brand furniture items to choose from. 

Like Easyhome Homestyle, this is a primarily drag-and-drop planning tool. Individuals and companies looking for more advanced software need to look elsewhere.

Proprietary Software/Add Ons

While it’s fairly rare, there are some interior design rendering firms that developed their own proprietary software to assist in their renderings. These software kits may do anything from add more renders of furniture to existing software to streamline the overall rendering process.

Does It Make Sense To Buy Interior Design Rendering Services?

It all depends on your skill level as well as what you are trying to do. On a professional level, getting professional services rendered for your renderings (pun intended) often makes a lot of sense. This is especially true if:

• The interior designer places a heavy reliance on renders as a final check. No interior designer worth their salt will ever fully design a room without at least one or two sketches. Design groups that rely on renderings as a final check should always go for a professional-quality, high definition rendering. 

• You or your firm’s designers do not have the time to render the interior designs. Sometimes, it is a matter of convenience. While having the right software can help drop the time it takes to create accurate renders, the truth is that it will always be moderately time-consuming. If the firm in question is too overworked to do it themselves, outsourcing makes sense.

• The clients want ultra-high definition, super-accurate renderings of the project prior to approval. There are always going to be time when your clients will demand renderings and concept sketches that will take more resources or technical knowledge than you may have at hand. For example, most firms do not have software to give clients a VR walkthrough of a building. If a client demands it, outsourcing could be a good way to do it.

• Your design firm does not have someone who can render drawings in-house. Rendering drawing after drawing is something that is best done by someone with skills and training. Otherwise, it won’t come out as well as it should. If you don’t have a true professional on your team, you should take the time to get outside assistance with your rendering.

How Much Does Interior Design Rendering Cost?

This all depends on a wide range of factors, including the kind of rendering you want to do as well as the software being used. If you are working with interior design rendering professionals, you also may have to consider their hourly rates.

Doing your own renderings is always an option, especially when you are doing simple renders using free programs. However, it’s better to pay for quality software and invest in the quality of renderings. If it costs less to outsource it than it would to do it on your own, do it.

How Much Does Interior Design Rendering Software Cost?

The cost for interior designing software can vary greatly depending on what you’re using and how you’re using it. Make no mistake about it, some rudimentary software platforms are available for use free of charge. However, they are rarely versatile and are generally for casual use only. 

With the majority of rendering software kits, one should expect to pay between $10 a month to $200 or more. 3DS Max, for example, is $10,000 a year! Some kits will require a monthly fee for online cloud storage, while others may allow for a single flat fee charge. It all depends on the structure that the company requests.

Most rendering software kits today use a monthly charge. In most cases, a typical design house will need to expect to pay between $150 to $15000 per year on rendering software and additional kit work.

How Can You Tell If A Design Rendering Company Is Worth Hiring?

Consultants and companies that offer interior design rendering are now a dime a dozen. Unfortunately, many of these companies seem to forget that rendering drawing definition doesn’t just mean adding shadow or lighting.

It’s about creating something that makes your rendering a marketable that is both visually accurate and capable of resonating with the potential client. That’s something that isn’t easy to accomplish with most situations. 

The best way to determine if a rendering company is capable of the project you have is to look at their portfolio. A portfolio is a collection of their work—be it renderings of furniture, homes, or office buildings—that gives you a general idea of the way they work.

Does The Software A Company Use Matter When Hiring Them?

One of the more common misunderstandings people have about design rendering is the idea that you need one software kit over another to create professional results. While there are some choices that can create a wider range of renderings, there are still ways to get professional results with basic software tools. 

The bottom line here is that you shouldn’t be too concerned about the tools a potential firm uses unless you are working on a particularly demanding project or need something along the line of VR rendering.

What Should You Look For In An Interior Design Rendering Company’s Portfolio?

Every portfolio is going to be a bit different. The best way to judge a portfolio is holistically—in other words, asking yourself if the quality of the work is what you want. However, there are some “green light” signs that a company in question might be a good match for you. The most important include:

• The company already has portfolio pieces similar to the project that you want to create. For example, if you have to render a modern-style table, try to find a firm that already has tables and chairs in a contemporary style in their portfolio. If you don’t see any furniture in their portfolio, you might run the risk of having less-than-stellar results.

• All the renderings look spectacular. A portfolio is a gallery of a firm’s best work. Mediocrity is not something you want to see in their “Best Of” gallery. 

• There are multiple projects that have very different styles, all of which look excellent. This suggests that the firm in question have multiple specialists who are able to handle a wide array of projects. Yours will not be that difficult to work with.

Special Notes About Creating The Most Accurate Interior Renders Possible

It’s clear that there are a lot of nuances to creating the best possible design renders possible. If accuracy and realism are your goals, these tips below can ensure that you get the excellent results:

• Don’t be afraid to outsource the work. We may have emphasized this before, but it still is worth repeating. If you do not know how to render drawings, then do not attempt to do this on your own—at least, not when it matters, anyway.

• Check out online learning resources for the design rendering program that you’re using.  Rendering drawings isn’t easy, and software developers know that. So do graphic designers and professional crews. That’s why most programs have tons of video tutorials, blog articles, and forums relating to their software’s usage. 

• It’s also perfectly reasonable to ask for help from a live consultant. Many companies are starting to hire consultants to help advise them on the finishing touches of their design renderings. In some cases, software platforms have customer service reps that can offer rendering help and advice. 

• Double-check the measurements of your room and your furniture. This is a rookie tip, but it’s one that many newbies don’t do. If you do not have accurate measurements for the room you’re designing or the furniture you’re buying, your finished work will look disproportional. Or worse, it’ll appear proportional on paper but terrible in real life.

• Practice makes perfect. If you render interior design concepts on your own, the best teacher you can have is experience. Many up-and-coming designers choose to render interiors they wish they could put together on their free time, even if they are not being paid to do this. It’s the easiest way to learn new concepts and also get better rendering ideas. 

Use Rendering Ideas The Smart Way!

Though rare, it’s possible to have a need for interior design rendering without actually knowing what is refers to by name. If you have a need for interior design rendering, you now know what you should ask for as well as the type of people you should approach. 

The world of 3D rendering is absolutely filled with intricate details and high tech nuances. It’s not something that should be left to individuals in most cases. To ensure that you get the best possible results, reach out to a qualified interior design rendering firm and talk about your project. That way, you’ll get a better idea of the scope of the project and what rendering can do for you.