Designing a bathroom interior is one of the most challenging and costly stages of implementing a design project. Errors in measurements and misunderstandings with clients can lead to unexpected expenses and delays in project completion, and negatively impact the reputation of the designer or architect.
High-quality 3D visualization is also indispensable when selling residential properties during the construction phase. Potential buyers find it easier to decide on a purchase when they can see a visualization of their future apartment.
High-quality 3D visualization of the bathroom can help avoid difficulties and make the process of presentation of the project smoother. Let’s take a closer look at the advantages of this tool and the main stages of working on 3D visualization.
What is 3D visualization?
3D visualization is the process of creating a three-dimensional image of objects, scenes, or spaces, allowing for flexible adjustments of realism and detail levels depending on the client's specific needs. This makes it an effective tool for conveying the overall concept, as well as showcasing the finest details, such as material textures, lighting, and color schemes.
Benefits of 3D bathroom visualization
1. Timesaving visual representation
High-quality 3D visualization conveys shades, textures, lighting, and shows how a bathroom will look after all of the work is completed. This 3D visual simplifies conversations with the client and helps contractors quickly grasp the concept during the early approval stage, as all project elements can be examined in detail from different angles.
2. Ability to make changes easily
3D visualization is convenient because changes can be made quickly. The individual elements, such as plumbing, can be edited without affecting the rest of the project. Even if layout adjustments are requested, there is no need to recreate everything from scratch. This is especially helpful with clients who can’t decide on what style or elements they want to include in their project. The 3D visuals can be an aid by helping them see the final product and more easily make a final decision when they can test out different combinations with only a few clicks.
3. Clear budget planning
At the 3D visualization stage, you can set a budget for furniture and plumbing. It also saves time in selecting and purchasing finishing materials. For example, you don’t need to review many samples if you already have a clear idea of the color and texture of the ceramic tiles you need.
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3D Bathroom visualization process
Creating a high-quality 3D visualization of a bathroom can take up to five days. The timeline varies depending on the complexity of the project, the speed of client feedback, and the level of expertise of the team creating the visualization. The experience of CYLIND Studio helps to find suitable solutions for different scenarios of bathroom use: by children, people with disabilities, or the elderly. Our team also relieves the client of the tasks related to managing the process and takes responsibility for selecting the appropriate software, optimizing models, and configuring rendering parameters. To provide more transparency, let’s see how the process of creating 3D visualization is structured.
1. Gathering information and preparation
The first step is briefing, where the project author provides the visualization team with the room plan and all measurements like length, width, height of the walls, and the location of doors and windows. At this stage, the list of materials, including textures and colors, is agreed upon, and the types of furniture and accessories to be included in the interior are specified. It’s also essential to determine camera angles and lighting types. Then a sketch of the interior (possibly drawn by a designer in a software like SketchUp), can speed up the process and ease communication.
To help you get started with your 3D bathroom visualization, we have prepared a checklist. To get it, just send us an email to info@cylind.com with the subject "Checklist for 3D bathroom visualization”
2. Concept development
Once all the information is collected, work begins to develop the concept. The interior is created using basic materials while lighting schemes are proposed and objects are placed according to the design brief. Paid virtual catalogs have ready-made 3D models of furniture and accessories from various brands. If a custom piece is being made, the visualizer can create its own 3D model for it based upon the given parameters.
3. Detailing and texturing
After the client approves the concept, then details like textures, materials, and interior design details are refined to create a highly polished and realistic image.
4. Final rendering and post-production
Finally, the image is edited in a graphics program to make it more realistic. This is done by correcting color, adding effects, or adjusting contrast and sharpness. The visualization is now complete and ready to be presented to the client.
Rendering and post-production should also be done at earlier stages, after creating the concept and applying the textures, to allow the client to monitor progress and make any adjustments during the process. This allows the client to monitor progress step-by-step and make adjustments during the process.
Creating a 3D visualization of a bathroom requires careful workflow planning, professional software, and effective communication with the client. Our team creates 3D visualizations of varying complexity daily. We are ready to handle all aspects of this process, freeing up your time for new projects. See our portfolio at the link.
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