Expert of the Month Jessica Boll
DESIGN AND SALES COORDINATOR, BARTELT. THE REMODELING RESOURCE
FOR NEARLY 20 YEARS, Jessica Boll has been helping homeowners’ visions come to life. At Bartelt, she works with the design team to create 3D renderings of the firm’s residential design projects, building photorealistic representations that allow clients to digitally explore their future house.
How does 3D rendering technology work for interior design?
After our team creates a plan with the homeowner, we use a software called Archicad. I draw our plan in the software and use it to create a 3D version. We apply material choices, color choices, all the details the homeowner discussed with the designer. You can explore the 3D model like you’re actually walking through the home. It also renders a photorealistic look at the interior so you can view it as you would final photos.
And how does that process change the final remodel? It is incredibly helpful for people who struggle to visualize a plan. People see the idea come to life. They see what it looks like, and they get a feel for what it would be like to walk through the space. They realize that maybe they don’t like a certain choice – or they love another one – and then we can fine-tune the design to get exactly what they want. At Bartelt, we really focus on those details, too, the kind of small touches that take a design to the next level. We work closely with the client at each step of the process so by the time it’s complete, they’re completely happy with their new home. ◆