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Render

Meaning in interior design, with examples

/ˈrendə/nounCore term

In interior design, render means: A realistic computer image of a designed space, created from a 3D model to show the client how it will look with materials, light and furniture.

In Turkish: render, görselleştirme, 3B görsel

How it is used

Also a verb (to render a scene) and also called a rendering or visualisation. Designers produce, send and revise renders, often with tools such as 3ds Max with V-Ray or Corona, SketchUp, Enscape or Lumion. Clients usually ask for renders before they approve a design.

Example sentences

  1. The client wants to see a render of the living room before signing off the furniture.

  2. The renders look great, but the real oak will be a bit warmer.

Common collocations

  • 3D render
  • photorealistic render
  • send the renders
  • revise a render
  • CADShort for computer-aided design: software used to make precise technical drawings and 3D models, such as AutoCAD, Revit, ArchiCAD or Vectorworks.
  • mood boardA collage of images, colours, textures and objects that shows the feeling and style intended for a space before any detailed design is done.
  • concept designThe early design stage in which the designer presents the overall idea for a space, including the layout, mood, colours and key materials, before technical details are developed.
  • floor planA scaled drawing of a room or building seen from directly above, showing walls, doors, windows and often furniture, as if the building were cut horizontally.

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