Interior Designers are cautious of giving away 3D renderings for free because:
1) It takes ~2-20 hours to produce depending on the complexity of the project and rendering requirements e.g. 360° views, 720° virtual tours etc.
2) Some Homeowners may hand their designs to another Interior Designer
3) It can be costly (if they outsource the work)
Common Practices
There’s no standard practice for when you’ll receive 3D drawings however, the 2 common practices are:
1. Upon Receiving a Deposit
Interior designers may collect a deposit (~$500 - $2,000). Usually, this amount will be offset from the total renovation quotation.
2. After in-depth discussion
3D renders might be given at no charge if the interior designers are confident that the homeowners are sincere in working with them.
