Guest post by Lucy Wyndham

Interior designers are reporting a 98% accuracy rate when configuring the dimensions and furniture for a room through technological advancements like virtual and augmented reality. These tech advancements have changed the way interior design is approached and have significantly expedited the process of furnishing and creating. By having complete control over the process, seeing products before they are physically finished, improving connectivity, and getting better physical results, tech has totally revolutionized interior design.

All The Power In The Designers Hand

With pencil and stencil designs being almost obsolete, digital platforms for designing and creating looks and furniture have taken the industry by storm. The biggest reason for this being the comprehensive command these platforms give a designer over their creation. By controlling illumination while also working on pace of design and adjusting transparency, digital creating platforms allow for better productivity and more accurate completion dates. For example, 3D printing allows for straightforward communication of intricate designs in a specific way. This allows for professionals to be as empowered as ever before while speeding up the design process.

Virtual Reality For Accuracy 

While virtual reality has been at the forefront of helping shoppers and potential homeowners see the detailed interior of homes even when they are not present, it has also had a similarly effective impact on interior designers. Creators can use augmented reality to visualize rooms and try out different furniture positionings and wall placements even when they are not in the home. This technology allows interior designers to get an accurate feel for the spacing and dimensions of a room and how furniture can be fit logistically without leaving their workspace. Virtual measurement of space and dimensions before the physical building of a room can also allow for any adjustments and mistakes to be acted upon while giving the designer all the resources they need to create the most beautiful home they can. IKEA’s virtual reality inspired phone app can give potential home buyers a peek at how interior designers are now able to use these technologies to adhere to room dimensions when designing.

More Plugged In

Technology has changed the way homes are wired and connected with appliances and smart devices. The internet of things (IoT) and smart features in homes have allowed electrical appliances the artificial intelligence to connect to one another. While these features have always been seen as an add-on for the homeowner, interior designers are also adding elements of connectivity to their designs. Interior designers are able to customize room designs based on the electrical switches in and out of that room. For example, adding a connection to hued lights from a phone or tablet can change the whole feel and look of a room. These features are now considerations and additions to designs that previously did not have them.

Get Physical

There comes a point where digital becomes physical, and the technology must create something tangible. Tech advancements to physical product such as paint and sealants have allowed designers to have the physical results to match their designs.  Lacquered finishes for example, have been created to finish high resilient and tough surfaces while providing the modern shine homeowners are looking for. Concrete has always been susceptible to water damage and porous development over time. With new innovations to concrete sealant, you can add a layer of permanent protection to your concrete and add durability and strength to the build of your home.

Tech Innovations Are Changing Home Design

In the modern world, technology is helping improve home design and building techniques and strategies. By using augmented reality, designers and builders can plan for space and dimension within a room or home. Smart homes have increased the connectivity of design strategies while paint and sealant innovations are contributing to durability and shine for the home. Interior designers are becoming more and more equipped to create the home of your dreams.