Do the photos need to be professional?

While the highest quality photos produce the highest quality virtual staging results, we can definitely work with photos you take yourself. Please take them on a tripod with the largest view of the room possible - and from 5’ off the ground. If they are much higher, or much lower than 5’ we will not be able to work with them.

Can you replace furniture digitally?

Generally, we can remove + replace items in a lightly-to-moderately furnished room. If the room is heavily furnished, it diminishes the picture quality too much to be useful in a listing.

Do you stage exteriors?

We love exteriors! Decks, pool patios, front porches and yards - we love staging the outdoors.

Can you update wall color or change kitchen cabinet colors?

Yes, and it will make an enormous difference in your photos!

How many photos should I stage?

We recommend a minimum of three per listing, so that your potential buyers can really visualize the spaces of the property. The best case scenario is to stage each major area of the home - Living, dining, kitchen, master bedroom, one exterior scene, and either a kid bedroom or an office.

Will I get to have input in the design of each room?

Of course! It’s easier for us when we know what you’d like to see. You can be as detailed (i.e.,“a modern, navy blue velvet couch in the lower right hand corner”) as you like. Alternatively, you can suggest a style that you’d like to see in the home (i.e., Modern, traditional, farmhouse, etc..) and let our designers handle the rest.

How long will it take to receive my staged pictures?

We guarantee that your photos will be returned to you staged within 24 hours of your paid order. If you request adjustments or revisions, we respectfully request an additional 24 hours.

What is your return policy?

To date, we’ve never had to issue a return. We guarantee our work and we will revise it until you are completely satisfied! In the unlikely event that we just can’t get there with you, we will happily refund you fully.

Do you stage homes that aren't "luxury"?

Sure! We are happy to discuss any virtual home staging needs you may have.

Introduction

Virtual remodeling has been increasing in popularity over the last several years, and it’s easy to see why. Being able to show clients, investors and potential home buyers what a remodeled kitchen, bathroom or entire home will look like upon completion gives you a huge advantage over companies that can’t offer these services.

Whether you’re thinking of virtually remodeling an older home to show its potential, or you want to show how a studs-out remodel will look when it’s complete, virtual home remodeling brings together the amazing technology of virtual staging combined with stunning virtual renovation. Showcasing spaces in this way is not only limited to homes, either. Commercial virtual renovations are also a great way to show how workplaces, stores and offices can look with modern design updates. Using these technologies is a great way to secure funding for design projects.

Prior to 2024, virtual remodeling hardly existed. The industry is growing rapidly now - with thousands of real estate brokers, interior designers and real estate developers using it regularly to highlight desirable changes in flooring, countertops, paint and fixtures. Have a look at the images below to see how virtual remodeling can expand the reach and interest levels for your listings and projects:

For realtors, virtual remodeling is especially useful. Have a listing that just isn’t getting any traction? If the kitchens and baths are outdated, virtually remodeling them can make a huge difference. We all know shoppers have a hard time imagining what an outdated home “could” look like. The results of this new technology can really help potential buyers grasp how much an updated kitchen or bathroom improves the look of the home.

Interior designers have long been proponents of using software programs to convey the styles of their proposed designs. Now, as the technology improves - so do the outputs these programs provide. Interior designers and decorators can now provide potential clients with ultra photo-realistic representations of what their completed designs will look like.

Contractors and real estate developers can also make extensive use of virtual remodeling, virtual renovation and interior rendering. If blueprints (or even hand-drawn floor plans) are available, the 3d interior rendering professionals are able to fully create interior (and exterior) rendered images and videos. They do this fully to spec using all the requested finishes and fixtures.

What is Virtual Remodeling?

In short, virtual remodeling works in several different ways depending on what you’re starting with and what your end-goal for the project is. It’s less complex, more affordable and a quicker process than you’re probably anticipated. Read on to find out which type of virtual remodeling is right for you.

Starting with photos of an old, outdated space:

This type of virtual remodeling is simply renovating the outdated spaces with new fixtures and finishes so that it looks more updated. This finishes that are chosen can be anything you like, or a designer can choose something themselves to update the home while maintaining the style integrity of the home.

Starting with photos of a partially finished space or space under construction:

If you’re starting with images of a partially finished construction project, a virtual remodeling company can digitally “finish” the construction so you can list photos of what it will look like upon completion. This helps home shoppers or potential tenants have a good understanding of what the remodeled spaces will look like when they’re done and move-in ready.

Starting with blueprints and ideas:

If you only have architectural blueprints, that’s ok! We can virtually interior render your spaces -- either partial or fully. The blueprints, plus your design ideas gives us everything we need to transform 2d pen drawings to stunning 3d imagery and video.

How Does Virtual Remodeling Work?

3d Rendering technologies makes it possible for your unfinished (or unstarted) construction or remodel to look fully complete and realistic. Our virtual renovation clients at Luxury Staging Pro have been really happy with how their projects have turned out. We use specialized software and trained interior and exterior architecture experts to virtually render your spaces from 2d to 3d.

To start a project, you simply email us the material you have and that can be any combination of the following:

Blueprints
Floor plans
Finishing matrix
Inspiration photos
Room measurements
Photos of the rest of the house, or of similar house (amateur photos are fine)

Then, we process the information and send you a detailed quote that includes a timeline to completion, requests for any additional information we need, and a price.Once you accept the price and timeline, we request payment of half-down. We can then start the work. Typically, most projects take between 3-7 business days depending on size and complexity.

We also offer revisions, which generally take about 1-2 business days to complete. This ensures you’re fully satisfied with the final products you’ve ordered.

What Rooms Can Be Remodeled Virtually?

Any room inside or outside a home or commercial structure can be virtually remodeled. We mostly remodel kitchens and bathrooms, followed by great rooms and primary bedrooms. We can also virtual remodel outdoor spaces, commercial spaces, pools, pool houses, additions and garages. If you're thinking about renovating a space in real life, chances are we can provide you with a virtual visualization of it first.

How Do We Choose the Finishes?

When it’s left to our design team, we ask specific questions regarding the styles, colors and finishes the homeowner typically prefers. We view photos of the rest of the home so we can be sure to stay in line with the rest of the structure. For instance, we want a virtually remodeled kitchen to be blend with the rest of the home and not stand out as a completely mismatched space.

How Much Does Virtual Remodeling Cost?

If we’re virtually renovating a set of photos of a complete room and just changing the finishes/fixtures/flooring, it’s about $55 per image. If we’re finishing construction on a partially renovated space, it’s about $65 per photo. If we’re rendering images from blueprints, it’s closer to $75 per image. Video animation/walkthroughs start at about $55 per second, with most rooms and spaces taking 3-10 seconds depending on size and complexity.

Clearly, doing a virtual remodel prior to undertaking an actual remodel is a great way to tell if you and your clients will actually like the final results prior to undertaking all the demolition and costs.

How Long Does Virtual Remodeling Take?

Most virtual remodeling, virtual renovation and interior rendering projects take less than a week from start to finish. It depends largely on the size of the spaces being remodeled, and the complexity of the designs. If client changes or revisions are requested after the project has been delivered, that can add an extra few days to the final timeline. At Luxury Staging Pro, we want you to be fully satisfied with your rendered images and videos and so we welcome revisions and feedback.

Conclusion

In conclusion, virtual remodeling offers a powerful tool for realtors, interior designers, and real estate developers to showcase potential transformations with remarkable accuracy and appeal. By utilizing cutting-edge 3D rendering technologies, it provides a cost-effective and efficient way to visualize changes, secure funding, and attract interest from clients or investors. Whether enhancing outdated spaces or presenting unfinished projects, virtual remodeling can significantly impact the real estate industry by turning imaginative designs into compelling visual realities.