Any construction project requires planning, and the designer or architect must provide clients with a clear, accurate model of the finished product. In the past, architects used to use hand-drawn sketches to showcase the looks of the final structure. However, these conceptual sketches were often vague and lacked clarity, leading to many faults later in the construction phase. The structure could only be visualized after the construction was completed.

However, these days, architects and designers can create clear and precise images of the proposed structure even before construction commences. This helps homeowners see how the structure will look once construction ends. Using 3D exterior rendering to plan your backyard can help you detect potential construction flaws early in the design stage, minimizing losses.

You also can generate renderings that clearly depict the effect of using low voltage LED deck lights or other exterior lighting options to ensure you get the ambiance right. With 3D rendering, you can customize your exterior designs to ensure they match the homeowner's expectations. Here are a few tips to help you improve your backyard planning using 3D exterior rendering:

Leverage the Vast Object Libraries of Landscaping Features

Your backyard project should include as much detail as possible to make the 3D models look more realistic. This will also help you identify what won't work early to avoid making costly changes in your plan once you've purchased the different items. 3D design tools usually have a catalog of many exterior design features and customizable furnishings that you can use in your renderings.

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Depending on your desired backyard look, you may add garden furniture pieces, sheds, swimming pools, pergola roofs, sheds, swings, and other design features to your exterior renderings. You may also want to add vegetation elements to your exterior renderings' foreground to bring definition and depth to the project.

Visualize Your backyard at Different Sun Angles

You can also use 3D exterior rendering to visualize your backyard at varying sun angles. Set the sun's position in the sky to better view how your backyard will look at different times of the day. Getting the sun's orientation wrong can greatly affect your backyard design since it may force you to take down a wall or even plant a tree in a different spot.

Too much or too few lighting effects can create visual errors for your backyard project, so ensure you achieve the perfect balance. This will also help you to pick the right tones and shades of outdoor furniture, tiles, and wood accents since décor colors and paint will be different when exposed to varying amounts of light. Pay attention to shadows and glass reflections created by the sun.

See the Design from Every Angle

With 3D rendering, you can also see the final look of your backyard from different angles. This allows you to easily catch design flaws that may otherwise be difficult to identify. This could be an unattractive overhang on your deck or a wrongly positioned swimming pool. Viewing your new backyard design from all angles can also be helpful when you want to construct an outdoor structure in a tiny or awkward space. You'll also be able to visualize how your new structure relates to other nearby buildings and ensure easy accessibility.

Endnote

3D rendering is one of the most vital tools when planning your backyard since it can make the entire process simpler, more efficient, and faster. 3D exterior renderings will give you and your contractors a clear image of the finished backyard design and help you understand how everything fits into the surrounding.