AR and VR in Renovations: Simulators and Immersive Experiences Revolutionizing Space Design
Renovation Simulators with AR and VR: The New Frontier in Space Design
The digital transformation of the real estate and interior design sector has taken an exponential leap with the arrival of simulation tools based on augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Today, both professionals and clients can visualize, experience, and modify renovations and projects in real time, even before hammering the first nail. How far can these immersive simulators take us in creating efficient, beautiful, and functional spaces?
What Are Virtual Renovation Simulators: Technology and Experience
Unlike traditional static renders or 2D plans, AR and VR simulators allow immersion in the proposal: moving within the recreated spaces, modifying colors, furniture or textures, and even measuring traffic flow or light incidence at different times of the day. This advance drastically reduces the gap between expectation and final result.
- AR overlays digital images on the real environment through a mobile, tablet or smart glasses, allowing the viewing of furniture, materials, or finishes integrated into the physical space.
- VR transports the user to a fully digital recreation of the space, offering total freedom for exploration, adjustments, and proposal comparison.
A recent report by ThinkingID indicates that over 56% of architecture firms in Europe have already implemented VR or AR in conceptualization phases, leading to greater client engagement and a significant reduction in errors and subsequent changes.
Real Benefits for Agents, Designers, and Owners
- Real estate agents increase the attractiveness of their listings and achieve closing sales up to 2x faster, thanks to the ability to “see” potential renovations or furniture in the property.
- Designers and architects save time in communication, reduce iterations, and present clearer and more persuasive ideas.
- Owners and end-users gain confidence to validate changes, experiment with styles, and anticipate costs before committing to major investments.
According to the portal Android Ayuda, applications that combine AR, AI, and design simulators accelerate the decision process by 30% to 50%, with reductions in rejections and increases in client satisfaction rates.
From Render to Experience: Recommended Simulators and Apps
Leading market platforms bet on the convergence between artificial intelligence, AR, and VR to recreate all kinds of spaces: residential homes, offices, hotels, and even commercial premises. Apps like RemodelAI, Room Planner, or Houzz integrate furniture catalogs, natural light simulation, and augmented reality to personalize environments instantly.
- RemodelAI uses AI to generate virtual renovations in seconds and suggests optimized design ideas based on user preferences.
- Room Planner allows planning furniture at real scale with AR and visualizing multiple configurations in the space.
Even from mobile devices, users can explore popular designs, download proposals, and edit rooms in 3D, according to the comparison made by HogarApps. This type of experience strengthens quick decision-making and shortens the gap between client and professional.
Impact on the Real Estate Business: Opportunity or Challenge for Brokers and Studios?
The use of virtual simulators with AR/VR is not just a trend: it is making a difference in sector performance. Recent studies suggest that projects incorporating immersive visualization gain between 17% and 28% more engagement on real estate platforms and social networks, increase average ticket size, and decrease time to market.
For brokers, developers, and design studios, the key is to integrate flexible, multi-platform, and easy-to-update tools throughout the process, prioritizing user experience and personalization.
How to Start? Practical Tips for Incorporating AR and VR into the Creative Process
- Evaluate your needs: are you looking to showcase a single concept or explore multiple design variants in the same space?
- Try applications compatible with mobile devices to gain agility and reduce costs of dedicated VR equipment.
- Integrate AI-generated images and renders for ultra-realistic scenarios, or use solutions like Deptho Sketch to Render to turn sketches into professional environments in minutes.
- Create virtual walkthroughs and conduct live feedback sessions with clients, refining details before starting construction.
This trend not only optimizes communication and profitability, but generates memorable experiences. Becoming a pioneer in adopting virtual simulators will be a tangible differentiator against your competition.
Closing: Experience as the New Sector Standard
The popularity of virtual simulators in renovations and interior design will mark a historic divide between professionals who adapt and those who fall behind. Betting on AR and VR solutions focused on experience means betting on clear, agile, and visually unforgettable communication. If you want to take your studio, business, or real estate project to the next level, at Deptho we offer tools like Redesign, Fill Room or Sketch to Render. Dare to take the leap into the new visual era and discover more about trends for agents and developers on our blog.
