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Using CAD Technology to close more kitchen and bath sales. By Rita Melkonian
Computer-aided design (CAD) technology is rapidly becoming a necessity in the interior design industry.
Whether it’s to sketch a quick design or to demonstrate a 3D walkthrough of your client’s kitchen, CAD interior design software will help you bring your visions to life and will make it easier for clients to visualize what their space will look like. Here are some tips on how to use CAD technology to close more kitchen and bath sales.
Realistic 3D Renderings
Hand-drawn designs are no longer enough to close sales.
Clients are increasingly aware that 3D designs are the norm within the industry, and if you don’t offer them the best that technology has to offer, they are less likely to trust your expertise.
Once you’ve designed your client’s kitchen or bathroom using CAD technology, you can produce an accurate 3D rendering. This will help show off your talents as a professional designer and will help clients gain better understanding of what the end-product will look like, giving them everything they need to make an informed decision based on the realistic renderings.
Moreover, it gives clients the chance to voice their opinions and to request some changes even before the construction work begins. Presenting them with a realistic 3D design and involving them in the process will give them the confidence they need to sign you on as their interior designer.
Immersive VR Experience
Virtual reality is no longer an abstract concept from science fiction movies. It’s finally here, and the interior design industry is welcoming it with open arms. But what does it really entail?
Many CAD interior design software offer designers the option to create 360 panoramas of their designs. That alone is impressive enough to close a sale, but why not add an extra wowfactor to really seal the deal?
By saving 360 panoramas to your phone and projecting them through VR goggles, you’ll be offering your clients a fully immersive VR experiencethey’ve likely never seen before. You’ll be giving them the chance to virtually step into their future kitchens or bathrooms and have a look around.
Incorporating VR into your sales technique will give you the competitive edge you need to make a lasting impression on your clients and to close more sales.
Accurate Cost Estimates
Showing off your beautiful designs is all well and good, but what really drives a sale home is staying within the client’s budget and offering accurate cost estimates.
Sure, you can manually calculate the cost of each kitchen cabinet, each appliance, and each sink. Or you can let your kitchen and bath design software do the work for you.
Most advanced design software come equipped with manufacturer catalogs with up-to-date pricing, measurements and availability, making it easy for designers to use the exact products in their designs and offer clients accurate cost estimates.
The combination of 3D designs, VR experience and realistic cost estimates will give your potential clients all the relevant information they need to make a decision and sign your contract.
Rita Melkonian is a marketing content specialist at 2020, a provider of interior design and space planning applications, where she researches and writes content related to the world of interior design.
