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How to Create a 3D Floor Plan From a 2D Drawing
2 weeks ago

To create a 3D floor plan from a 2D drawing, you trace the walls, doors and windows to scale, add the floor levels, place furniture, set materials and lighting, and render the image. You can do it yourself in floor plan software or order it from a studio. ArchiCGI builds a 3D floor plan from your drawing from $99 per plan, delivers one plan in 48 hours and a series of 10 or more in about 10 days. Get a 3D floor plan quote Prices on this page were l...

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How Much Does Virtual Staging Cost?
2 weeks ago

Virtual staging costs about $5 to $25 per photo with AI tools and $20 to $150 per photo when a designer builds the scene. At ArchiCGI designer-built staging is $350 per photo for fewer than 10 photos, $299 for 10-35 photos, $259 for 36-59 photos and $224 for 60 or more, and it includes two free rounds of changes and delivery in 48 hours. Physical staging costs a median of $1,500 when a staging service is hired, according to the NAR 2025 Profile of ...

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What Is Virtual Staging?
2 weeks ago

Virtual staging is the digital furnishing of a photo of an empty or outdated room, so buyers can see how the space could look as a home. A designer places 3D furniture and decor into the photo with matching light, scale and shadows, and the finished image goes into the listing. At ArchiCGI virtual staging costs $299 to $224 per photo, depending on how many photos you order, and the images arrive in 48 hours. Start a staging project Prices on this p...

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AI Architecture Rendering From Real Drawings: What Broke When Our Mentors Tested It
1 month ago

The townhouse looked exactly like the drawings. Stacked volumes, the cladding split, the balconies, all there on the first try. Violetta, one of our mentors, had every reason to be pleased. Then she laid the architect's elevations over the model. Over September, our mentors at ArchiCGI, the senior artists who sign off on client work and train the team, handed an AI modeling assistant the inputs we get from architects and developers every week: pl...

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Architectural Visualizer: 7 Skills to Look for When Hiring One
1 month ago

There are many ways to build a partnership with an architectural visualizer. Some architecture professionals hire in-house CGI specialists, some find freelancers, and some partner up with outsource 3D visualization studios. But, whatever the case may be, there’s always this burning question: how does one hire the right candidate for the job? The answer is: by knowing exactly what to look for in the first place. In fact, there are several criteria ...

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Interior Rendering Lighting and Mood: Choosing the Atmosphere
1 month ago

In interior rendering, lighting and contextual details are what determine the mood of the final image. In fact, one and the same room can have a very different atmosphere depending on the time of the day. Weather, and the amount of secondary elements in the frame also change the atmosphere. And so, the viewer will perceive the picture differently as well. The State of Architectural Visualization 2024–25 by Chaos and Architizer confirms this. Accord...

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Events for Interior Designers in Europe: Top 6 to Attend in 2026–2027
1 month ago

How can European interior designers keep track of trends, network with peers and potential clients, and showcase their works? On the web, there are almost limitless possibilities for that. However, attending professional events offline is no less important and often much more exciting. The European design events of 2026 and 2027 combine trade fairs with talks, workshops and plenty of networking. Our 3D visualization company partners with many prof...

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Events for Interior Designers in the USA: Top 7 for 2026–2027
1 month ago

The U.S. design calendar for late 2026 and 2027 is crowded. Some events are trade markets where buyers walk thousands of showrooms, others are city design weeks with talks and open studios. If you can only travel to one or two, it helps to know what each of them is actually good for. As a 3D architectural visualization company, we work daily with many interior designers. That’s why we closely monitor industry developments, emerging trends, and exc...

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Interior Renderings Brief: 8 Key Elements for Best Results
1 month ago

Working with a 3D visualization company has many benefits for designers and architects. Interior rendering services help bring design concepts to life with photorealistic imagery. However, there's always a way to enhance the already effective cooperation. Particularly, a smart approach to compiling a project brief, or scope of work, can be very helpful. According to Chaos and Architizer research, still-image renderings remain the most valued clien...

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Events for Architects in Europe: Top 9 to Attend in 2026–2027
1 month ago

Architects work in a fast-paced competitive environment where it is vital to constantly keep growing as professionals. Participating in industry-specific events is a great way to do so. First of all, it helps architects to keep up with trends and innovations. Also, they can develop their skills through visiting presentations and workshops offered by the stars of the AEC world. Last but not least, professional events allow architects to foster conne...

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