Renders that wow by Chris Barnett, Box Brownie

Renders that wow

By Chris Barnett, BoxBrownie.com

There are generally three types of mistakes you could be making in producing realistic External Renders.

You’ve got a stunning new property design. You need someone to buy the design, or someone to ‘buy’ your new off-brief ideas. A render will do the job. But not just any render. A high-resolution detailed render that showcases all your chosen finishes and fixes, from a perspective that makes your design pop.

If what you’ve currently got in front of you is not ticking these boxes, or it’s not going create an emotional connection between your and your design, then you need to re-examine a few things.

Mistake 01

Using rendering software that doesn’t live up to the latest standards

Render portal BoxBrownie.com describe this all-too-common situation, where clients show up with a reference render that hasn’t hit the quality level necessary to ‘wow’. These types of renders have been created with an extension program to the architectural design software used. This software has limited texture packages.

Instead, designers should look for a render provider company that uses 3D modelling software with lighting and rendering engines to take an image to the next level. This is why specialist rendering studios exist. To save you time mastering all capabilities and focussing on what you’re good at.

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A render becomes so much more realistic when using 3D modelling software with proper textures and lighting.

Mistake 02

Underestimating the importance of realistic landscaping

We’ve all seen it. Those squiggly looking green circles parading as shrubs and a lawn that could have been created with the Microsoft Paint spray can. Again, not using the latest software can see your design fall down because of amusing landscaping incarnations.

Your render should have realistic looking trees, shrubs and grass to frame your design, and bring it to life. 02

Just like in real life, when a garden has a bit of proper maintenance, it really frames the house design and brings it to life.

Not using Interior Views

The third and biggest reason that a render doesn’t look realistic is that you can’t see through the windows into the house. Often in play will be windows that look like mirrors, with reflecting sun, or curtains blocking the view to pretend the inside of the house simply doesn’t exist. Renders that look real don’t shy away from the photo-realistic aspect of seeing into a house.

Instead, show off that bedroom, study, entertaining space, or kitchen through that beautiful full-height window, rather than hiding it away behind block-out curtains. Save these for your more discreet clients.

Once you start making good use of interior views, it’s important to keep your furniture style in mind, ensuring it matches your design. Outdoor living areas shouldn’t be forgotten about, with appealing furnishing applied.

The difference between a house with furniture and without is night and day. Make sure your client can build an emotional connection with a property by giving it a lived-in feel. To make sure your external renders are not letting you down on the wow-factor, make sure a realistic output is a priority. To ensure your renders overcome these common errors, and exceed expectations, use a high-quality render production company like BoxBrownie.com. You can still have your renders turned around quality and well under budget.

To ensure your next render is ultra-realistic, BoxBrownie.com has an exclusive offer for Design Matters National Members: two additional interior views to what’s already included. Email renders@boxbrownie.com to claim this offer.

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