Translating their remodeling vision to clients is one of the most crucial things renovators and builders do. Helping customers clearly see and feel how you re-imagine transforming their space gets them closer to saying ‘yes,’ and avoids misunderstandings once their renovation is underway. At Houzz Pro, our integrated set of tools use the latest technology, take the guesswork out of visualization and are simple to use so both you and your customers are happy.

Here, we share how remodelers use the collection of Houzz Pro visualization tools: Room Scanner + LiDAR; 3D Floor Planner; Life-Sized Walkthrough; and Mood Boards. Learn how to  use these tools to avoid extra costs and project changes, and to stay on schedule

1. Measure a Room in Minutes

LiDAR is the latest and greatest scanning capability for the Houzz Pro 3D Floor Planner. 

• Automatically capture room measurements, detect walls, furniture and more so you can create 2D and 3D floor plans at lightning fast speed.
• Reduces the need to return for additional measurements.
• Upload, edit and share floor plans via a desktop computer.
• Coming Soon: The ability to upload existing floor plans too.

How it Works            

•  LiDAR technology is available on iPhone Pro models 12 and higher, and fourth generation iPads.
•  Scan a room by gently moving your iPad or iPhone up and down.
•  Capture every angle and watch floor plans and furniture come to life before your eyes.

Learn More: Watch How to Scan a Room Using LiDAR Technology 

2. A Faster 3D Floor Planner

The Houzz Pro 3D Floor Planner is a fast way for remodelers to get conceptual and schematic designs in front of their clients with high quality 2D and 3D visuals. We know that homeowners often have trouble visualizing the end state of their project so having a 3D floor plan to share with and look at together is a great way to get them to that point. 

• Speed up decision making by getting a shareable design faster than using a more traditional desktop CAD software.
• Align with clients on the design vision by providing a 3D walkthrough even before you present a formal proposal and save time over the life of the project.
• Differentiate your remodeling business in the minds of homeowners with the high-tech professional tools that today’s sophisticated clients expect. 
• Use the 3D Floor Planner to get client approval on the overall, final plan.

How it Works 

• Select, draw and zoom in and out to add, delete and relocate walls of any thickness and measurements.
• Drag and drop doors, windows, staircases, fireplaces and other features from a wide selection of styles.
• Add generic or Houzz products such as sectionals, coffee tables, lighting, and more.
• Even add the Peloton bike so clients can see where they will be doing their workouts in their future space.
• Change wall colors. Houzz Pro partners with both Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams so you can search paint colors by SKU numbers.
• View in 2D or the dollhouse option and send to clients so they can interact with it too. 

What Pros Say: “Houzz Pro Mood Boards are compelling visual ways to show the entire design. Using Houzz Pro 3D Floor Planner allows a more realistic view beyond a set of 2-D plans.” 

- Matt Hoots, SawHorse 

Learn More: Watch a demo of the 3-D Floor Planner in action.

3. Make Your Walkthroughs Life-Sized & Authentic

Imagination becomes reality with Life-Sized Walkthroughs because they show clients your proposed remodel in the backdrop of their actual space. Having augmented reality capability on your everyday device isn’t just a competitive advantage. It can help get buy-in form clients faster and prevent design, communication and costly changes. 

• Wow clients and convey your renovation vision with this augmented reality view.
• Convey the big picture and even the smallest plan detail in an authentic way.
• See the remodeled space come to life against the backdrop of a client’s current home so they can better envision the plan and feel ready to give final approval faster.

How it Works

• Go to the Houzz Pro Mobile App and select your 3D floorplan
• Press the "Augmented Reality" button next to the floorplan
• Point your device around the room you are in and the 3D floor plan will be overlaid into the real world space

4. Why Create a Mood Board in Houzz Pro?

Remodelers bring designs to life with Mood Boards using real products to convey the overall theme and look of a room to clients. This tool is designed as a way for remodelers and builders to share their plan with homeowners using images of products, colors, and textures so they can wow clients with the plan without spending hours producing it.

• Mood Boards are an effective and quick tool for design-build firms or those offering interior design services.
• Integrated into the builder remodeling workflow so you never have to duplicate an effort. 
• Present your design vision and share with clients through a board of sample textures, products and colors branded with your logo.
• Add images and products directly from your  custom product library to your mood board to help clients visualize your creative vision and align.
• Upload imagery, add text and use the powerful background removal tool to deliver a personalized and professionally designed project concept.

How it Works:

• Create a custom product library through Houzz Pro. Using the Houzz Pro Clipper, easily clip product images, information, price, description and more from any website.
• Drag and drop product images and information from your library such as faucets, showerhead and lighting options into the Mood Board.
• Add paint color samples from Houzz Pro partners Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams.
• Change sizes depending on what items you want to emphasize
• Use visuals instead of spreadsheets to create your vision and let clients sign off on the products you have clipped and sent them in your Mood Boards.
• Save clipped products in your Houzz Pro Product Library to use again.

Learn More: Watch this demo of Houzz Pro Mood Boards.