Table of Contents for 3D Models for furniture software - SketchUp / pCon.planner / furnplan
- What is a 3D furniture planner?
- Get 3D models created for your furniture business
- What is SketchUp Warehouse?
- What is pCon.planner?
- What is furnplan?
- Photorealistic models, created with high quality - AutoCAD?
- Low Poly Models vs. High Poly Models: When to use which one
- Why 3D models make sense for pCon.planner / SketchUp as a furniture brand
- Creation of 3D models for furniture companies: Our approach
- Import and export files
- 3D models for furniture companies
- Conclusion: Why Should I Use 3D Surface Renderings?
- FAQ - 3D Artist vs CGI Studio
Where do furniture companies get their 3D models for the interior planners such as pCon.planner, SketchUp, and furnplan?
As a specialized CGI agency for the furniture, home and living industry, we create 3D models which you can export and use in pCon.planner, SketchUp, or furnplan.
What is a 3D furniture planner?
Imagine being able to rearrange your living room without moving a single piece of furniture. That's exactly what you can do with a 3D furniture software / room planner.
The tool lets you try out different designs and make changes until everything is exactly as you want it to be. To do this, you can simply place pieces of furniture in a virtual room and adjust details such as the wall color, lighting conditions, etc. It's all done in 3D, so you can get a realistic impression of what it would look like in reality.
There are many furniture planners like this, from simple apps for mobile phones to professional software for architects. Some are free, while others offer advanced features for a fee.
Get 3D models created for your furniture business
Would you like to get 3D models for SketchUp Warehouse, furnplan, or pCon.planner? Then you've come to the right place!
Our team at Danthree Studio can create high-quality 3D furniture for SketchUp, furnplan, and Co. which you can then edit in your 3D room planner. If necessary, we can also take over the entire visualization process for you. Just contact us for a free initial consultation!
Photorealistic 3D model of an ergonomic office chair for 3D planners
What is SketchUp Warehouse?
SketchUp 3D Warehouse is trimble's interior design platform that allows users to upload, share, and download 3D models.
3D Warehouse provides an easy way to search for specific models or collections and sort them according to certain criteria. Some models are even so detailed that they contain additional information such as materials, textures, and components that can be used in SketchUp.
The browser version of SketchUp for non-commercial use is available free of charge, but for commercial use you will need the paid Pro version.
This also allows you to configure line styles, model terrain, and access volume and other tools as well as plugins.
Overall, SketchUP Warehouse offers a great way to create high-quality, photorealistic 3D models and virtual brand spaces for your furniture business.
Benefits Of SketchUp Warehouse:
- User-friendly filters for the search results
- Free 3D models for furniture for download
- Highly detailed models
- Many features in the Pro version
- Versatile use
Cons Of SketchUp Warehouse:
- For commercial use and access to all features, the Pro version is required
- Expensive subscriptions
Architectural rendering - Danthree Studio
What is pCon.planner?
If you are looking for powerful software to design, present, and sell your furniture, you will quickly find pCon.planner from EasternGraphics GmbH.
It's an entire software package consisting of pCon.basket, pCon.planner, pCon.box, and more. Interior designer use the pCon.planner, which provides professional design tools as well as a visual configurator and room planner.
As a furniture company, you benefit from 3D models of your furniture - with the planner, interior design experts can work with your data in real time and design, redesign, correct, and always keep rooms up to date.
Plus, there's more: p.Con.planner is not just about 3D models, but about all the information that you as a furniture company provide. Price lists, material lists, and different options in terms of textures or colors are handled by the software package. Quick prototyping is possible in the box.
Now you're probably wondering, how do the interior designers get the 3D models? Normally, as a furniture company, you provide the models for pCon. However, as the planner is not easy to use, our 3D artists support you. Danthree Studio creates the 3D models for furniture companies so that they only have to upload them.
3D model of a modern bathroom wall mirror for pCon.planner and furnplan
Advantages Of pCon.planner:
- Versatile use
- Comprehensive software package
- Visual Configurator
- Furniture from various manufacturers available
- Free
Disadvantages Of pCon.planner:
- A bit complicated for beginners
What is furnplan?
Furnplan by D+H Software GmbH is a 3D planning software that specializes in the furniture industry and retail.
With this program, users can digitally recreate rooms and equip them with various pieces of furniture and accessories.
The software also has a wide range of features. In addition to a digital library with CGI furniture, you can also adjust the view and customize the products.
In addition, furnplan scores with a user-friendly interface and intuitive operation. This means that even beginners can use the software.
Furnplan is therefore suitable for 3D planning as well as for the representation of interior furnishings.
Minimalist 3D model of a table lamp for furniture planning
Advantages Of Furnplan:
- Versatile use
- Many features for interior design
- Large library of furniture and accessories
- User-friendly interface
- 6 months for free
Disadvantages Of Furnplan:
- Expensive subscription after the trial period expires
Create high-quality photorealistic models - with AutoCAD?
Designers and craftsmen have long ceased to work with hand sketches when designing their products. These days, software is used for this. Often this is AutoCAD or a comparable program.
The problem is that this data is often difficult for customers to read. And even if they get a good impression of your products, they are hardly able to process the data in their own software. So, how do you use AutoCAD to represent products to end customers?
Danthree Studio's photorealistic 3D models for furniture companies and furniture stores are of high quality and can be uploaded to SketchUp Warehouse and similar platforms. In contrast to more abstract-looking data from a CAD program, the models are also "readable" for laymen.
Photorealistic means that colors, textures, light fall, and all fine details look like the real thing. Our 3D artists create CGI renderings for furniture that are almost indistinguishable from traditional product photography - apart from the additional possibilities that high-quality 3D models offer you.
Low Poly Models vs. High Poly Models: When to use which one
The question of when to use low poly and when to use high poly models is about how realistic and detailed 3D models are designed.
3D models (also called digital twins) are built over a three-dimensional grid that shows the surface of your products. These grids are made up of small triangles. Okay, admittedly: Sometimes you also see squares. But you can cut each square diagonally into two parts, and then you're at the triangles.
Low poly model means that the surface of your 3D model consists of rather few and larger triangles. The model looks a little angular and a bit artificial. High poly means that the network is made up of an enormous number of tiny triangles. This results in the surface looking very detailed.
Now you would think that you always want high poly models from your products, because even when they're highly enlarged, they are razor-sharp and realistic. But high poly models need enormous computing capacity. That's why we convert your high poly models into low poly 3D models for SketchUp Warehouse and pCon.
This means no loss of quality, the models are still photorealistic. Since the textures are on the surface, your customers will no longer see whether it's a high poly model or a low poly model. But they're impressed with the page loading speed, because low poly means it's fast.
Don't you think so? For AR, VR and game engines such as Unreal Engine , low poly models are always used. High poly models are actually only used for 3D renderings and 3D animations with zoom effect. Everything that is supposed to move in real time is low poly.
You can also find more information about this in our article about 3D mesh models (the technical term for models that represent surfaces three-dimensionally).
Why 3D models are used for furniture planners
3D models offer furniture companies the following benefits:
- Realistic presentation: As a furniture brand, you can use CGI visualizations to represent your products in a lifelike way and present them in a realistic environment. Customers can thus imagine what a piece of furniture would look like in a real room (with augmented reality visualizations, they can even view it in their own home), which ultimately has a positive impact on sales.
- Customization and configuration: 3D models allow customers to customize and configure products to try out different options and styles. 3D models for SketchUp, furnplan, pCon.planner, etc. are also good if customers want to configure the furniture pieces before buying them or if they want to furnish an entire room using a shop-the-look visualization.
- Worldwide access: A CAD furniture tool can be used worldwide with 3D models and a 3D product configurator. This makes it possible to adapt products to the specific needs and preferences of different markets, including prices and texts in the respective national language.
- Efficient collaboration: 3D models can also be used to strengthen collaboration between sales partners, customers, and internal teams. The product can be changed directly in the model so that everyone involved is always up to date.
- Lower return rate: A realistic product presentation can also reduce the return rate, as customers already have a realistic expectation of the product before making a purchase.
- Innovative presentation: Using 3D models shows that your furniture company is innovative and uses modern technologies to showcase products. This can help strengthen the brand image.
In summary, virtual furniture planners provide an interactive and visually appealing way to showcase, customize, and sell furniture products, while increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the sales process.
High-quality 3D model of a shower combination for 3D planners
Creation of 3D models for furniture companies: Our approach
In the digital age, the presentation of furniture in 3D is no longer just an add-on but a necessity. Don't worry though: our experts at Danthree Studio can help you with that. We create high-quality 3D models that can be used in 3D room planners and other 3D applications.
What We Need To Create A High-Quality 3D Model:
- Technical drawings: Sketches and technical drawings enable us to precisely reproduce all elements of the piece of furniture or decorative item.
- Product Pictures: Photos of the product from different angles help us to correctly recognize materials, colors, and surface textures and to display them in a 3D visualization.
- Metrics: We also need precise information about the dimensions of your furniture in order to visualize it in the right size with appropriate proportions. Why the size? When depicting rooms, the customer be able to see how much space the furniture takes up in the room.
The more information we receive, the more detailed we can work. If you are missing some information or you don't have real pictures of your products (e.g. because you are still in the stage of product development), that's no problem either.
Together, we can discuss the existing templates and your wishes for the visualization in order to create a high-quality 3D model.
In addition, we also provide our 3D models in various export formats so that they can be seamlessly integrated into any furniture design softwares and interior planners, such as SketchUp Warehouse, furnplan, or pCon.planner.
To learn more, feel free to check out our article on what makes our 3D agency Danthree Studio special.
Import and export files
Don't worry about data format compatibility - we'll take care of that. We can provide the following formats:
- 3DS - files (.3ds)
- AutoCAD Files (.dwg, .dxf)
- SketchUp - Files (.skp)
- COLLADA - files (.dae)
- Autodesk FBX (.fbx)
- Alias OBJ (.obj)
- STereoLithography - files (.stl)
3D models for furniture companies
Below is a list of 3D models that we can produce, among others:
- Gaming furniture
- Couches
- Furniture sets
- Beds
- Shelves
- Tables and desks
- Cabinets, showcases & sideboards
- TV cabinets and wall units
- Chests of drawers & drawer cabinets
- Closets
- Chairs
- Garden furniture
- Sideboards and night stands
- Children's furniture
- Partition
- Serving trolleys
- Bar tables and chairs
- Armchairs & chaise longues
- Baby furniture
- Dining room furniture
- Beds and mattresses
- Outdoor furniture and balcony accessories
- Office furniture
- Kitchens and electrical appliances
- Decoration
- Bathroom furniture & accessories
- Lighting
- Carpets, mats & floors
For more inspiration, feel free to check out our 3D projects. We can visualize all home & living products. In addition to CGI furniture, we can also create entire room visualizations, e.g. 3D visualizations of bathrooms, living rooms, bedrooms, and of course CGI representations of kitchens.
Photorealistic 3D model of a rain shower for digital room planning
Conclusion: Why Should I Use 3D Surface Renderings?
For furniture companies, interior designers, and the entire home & living industry, websites such as SketchUp Warehouse and the pCon suite offer great opportunities to visualize interiors and furniture.
However, your 3D models need to be carefully created if you want to use them on these platforms. At Danthree Studio, we create photorealistic 3D clipping renderings for furniture in low poly and high poly and can export them in compatible file formats so you can easily import them into your virtual furniture planner.
To find out more about our digital twin solutions and to receive a free initial consultation, please feel free to contact us!
