How to take a virtual tour of your 3D floor plan?

Tour your 3D floor plan as if in real life with HomeByMe’s first-person viewing mode. This viewing mode allows you to take a virtual walkthrough of your project and envisage yourself in your new space.

How to tour your 3D floor plan:

The first-person viewing mode allows you to take a virtual tour of your 3D floor plan. The 3D graphics move seamlessly as you move your avatar from room to room. Adjust the height of your avatar to view the floor plan as you would in real life. Click in a space to advance or change direction. Drag up or down to adjust the viewing angle of the room; to visualize the ceiling or floor of your 3D project.

The first-person viewing mode is an interactive way to view your design project. Use this perspective to project yourself into your new space and test the circulation of a property. Make adjustments to your project and view them immediately in the first-person viewing mode, due to HomeByMe’s 3D rendering technology. The virtual tour feature of HomeByMe’s 3D floor plans is loved by those planning personal home renovation projects.

Why use HomeByMe to draw and visualize your 3D floor plan?

If high-quality graphics, an intuitive interface and shareability are important factors when choosing a floor plan design software, then look no further.

HomeByMe’s 3D rendering technology enables you to immerse yourself in your project as if in real life. The simple and intuitive software allows you to move seamlessly through your 3D floor plan and drag to view different angles of your project, for a complete view of your space.

Switch between the 2D and 3D viewing modes to edit your project. Any changes you make will be immediately reflected in the first-person viewing mode.

Access the first-person viewing mode for free when creating your HomeByMe projects, which are available anytime via the HomeByMe website. Take a virtual tour of your 3D floor plan online via computer or mobile device and then share your final design.

Easily share your project with your friends and family, so they can take their own virtual tour of your property. Share your 3D floor plan via social networks and in the HomeByMe Inspiration page to gather feedback from the HomeByMe community. HomeByMe’s first-person viewing mode allows you to communicate your floor plan ideas with project associates and lets them immerse themselves in the new space before providing feedback.

360° view

Create a 360° image with HomeByMe in order to visualize your design from all angles. Using your computer, smartphone or tablet, you can zoom and rotate to see the room from a first-person perspective. 360° images are helpful when making design decisions, like choosing furniture, fixtures and finishes. Making a 360° image is easy: simply order it on the HomeByMe website, click to create a 360° image of your project and receive it by email. Once you’ve received your image, you can instantly share it online with friends and family.

Augmented Reality

HomeByMe offers the possibility to design your home with Augmented Reality. Furnishing your home is so much easier when you can visualize the furniture in its place before buying it. Using our specialized application, simply select a piece of furniture from HomeByMe’s product catalog, scan your room using your iPhone or iPad, and view the furniture as it would look in your home. If you need a second opinion, you can take a photo within the app and share it online with friends and family.

Virtual Reality

HomeByMe’s Virtual Reality (VR) experience takes your design process to the next level. Using a VR headset, such as the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive, you can truly immerse yourself in your project, both during the design phase and afterwards, as a virtual walkthrough. Visualise your project from every angle and decorate your home, by adding items from the catalogue, whilst virtually standing inside your home. All objects will appear life-size, allowing you to really experience your new interior and experiment with different designs, until you find one that suits your style.

Visit our Inspiration page for examples of 3D floor plans, which you can even duplicate to get started and then adjust to suit your design needs!