Floor Plan Rendering Services

Make Every Square Foot Stand Out with Stunning Rendered Plans

Trusted by builders, developers and designers across Canada for over 15 years.

Bring Your Layouts to Life with Full-Colour Floor Plan Renderings

Floor plan rendering turns flat architectural layouts into engaging, full-colour visuals that are easy to understand and ready to market. At Shapeshifter, we create detailed 2D and 3D floor plan renderings that showcase room arrangements, furniture placement, and finishes in a clean, professional format. These visuals are ideal for real estate listings, brochures, pre-sales, and design approvals—helping clients and buyers instantly grasp the layout and flow of a space.

Showcase of Real Estate-Ready Floor Plan Renderings by Shapeshifter

What Is Floor Plan Rendering?

Floor Plan rendering is the process of turning architectural layouts into clear, visual images that are easy to understand. Instead of looking at a black-and-white technical drawing filled with symbols, a rendered floor plan shows the layout with color, furnishings, textures, and scale. It helps people see how a space is organized, how rooms connect, and how everything flows—at a glance.

There are two main types of floor plan renderings: 2D colored and 3D colored. A 2D floor plan offers a clean, top-down view with labeled rooms, flooring textures, and simple furniture layouts. A 3D floor plan adds depth and perspective, letting viewers see walls, windows, and furnishings in a realistic, fully modeled environment. Both are excellent tools for showing off a space before it's built or staged.

For real estate agents, developers, homebuilders, and designers, these visuals are game-changers. They make listings more engaging, presentations more persuasive, and design concepts easier to understand. When you use a rendered floor plan, you’re not just showing square footage—you’re helping people picture themselves in the space.

Our Floor Plan Rendering Process

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We make it easy to turn your plans into clean, professional floor plan renderings. Whether you choose 2D or 3D, our process is quick, clear, and tailored to your needs.

Step 1: Share Your Plans

Send us your CAD files (DWG or DXF), PDFs, or even sketches. You can also include furniture layouts, mood boards, or photos. The more detail we get, the more accurate your rendering will be.

Step 2: Choose 2D or 3D

Pick from two options:

  • 2D Colored Floor Plans – Simple, top-down visuals with labels, textures, and furniture.

  • 3D Colored Floor Plans – Realistic layouts with depth, showing walls, fixtures, and décor.

We can help you decide if you're unsure.

Step 3: We Build and Deliver

We create your rendering based on your files and feedback. Revisions are included to make sure everything looks right. Final images are sent in high-resolution, full-color formats—ready for websites, listings, or presentations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are a few frequently asked questions about our floor plan rendering services:
1What is the difference between 2D and 3D floor plan renderings?
A 2D floor plan rendering is a top-down view that shows room labels, furniture layouts, and flooring in a clear, flat format. A 3D floor plan adds depth and perspective, helping viewers see walls, finishes, and furnishings in a more realistic, dimensional way.
2What do I need to provide to get started?
We can work from CAD files (DWG or DXF), PDFs, or even hand-drawn sketches. If you have mood boards, furniture layouts, or reference images, send those too—they help us match your design style more accurately.
3How long does it take to receive a finished floor plan rendering?
Most floor plan renderings are completed in 3 to 5 business days, depending on the scope and number of revisions. We'll provide a clear timeline when we review your files.
4Can I make changes after seeing the first version?
Yes. We include revisions as part of the process. You can request changes to furniture, colors, textures, or layout to ensure the final rendering meets your expectations.
5In what format will I receive the final files?
You’ll receive your rendered floor plan in high-resolution JPEG or PNG format, perfect for print and web use. We can also provide web-optimized versions upon request.
6Do you offer floor plan renderings for commercial properties too?
Absolutely. Our floor plan rendering services are suitable for residential, commercial, and mixed-use spaces. Just send us your plans, and we’ll tailor the visuals to suit your project.

2D vs. 3D Floor Plans – Which Is Best for Your Project?

When choosing between a 2D and 3D floor plan rendering, it helps to know the strengths of each. Both are valuable tools, but they serve different purposes depending on your audience and how you plan to use the visuals.

2D Floor Plans: Clear, Simple, and Fast

A 2D floor plan provides a clean top-down view of a space. It highlights the layout, labels each room, and includes furniture and flooring in color. These are ideal for real estate listings, brochures, and quick project overviews. They’re easy to understand, even for people unfamiliar with architectural drawings.

3D Floor Plans: Visual Impact and Realism

A 3D floor plan rendering shows the space in a realistic, fully modeled perspective. You can see furniture, wall colors, windows, and fixtures with depth and shadow, giving the viewer a stronger sense of the layout. These are perfect for design presentations, pre-sales marketing, and helping clients picture themselves in the space.

Which Should You Choose?

If you need something quick and easy for listing a property or showing the basics, 2D is usually the way to go. If you want to impress a buyer, sell a concept, or show the full experience of a space, 3D adds that extra wow factor. Many clients even choose to use both—2D for clarity, and 3D for emotional impact.

Why Use Floor Plan Renderings in Real Estate Marketing

In real estate, first impressions matter—and floor plan renderings help make them count. When buyers are browsing listings, they want to understand more than just square footage. They want to see how the home is laid out, how rooms connect, and where they’ll place their furniture. That’s exactly what a clear, full-color floor plan provides.

Traditional black-and-white floor plans can be confusing or hard to read for the average person. A 2D or 3D rendered floor plan, on the other hand, is visually appealing and easy to understand. Buyers can instantly picture the space, which helps them engage emotionally and make faster decisions.

Floor plan renderings also build trust. When a listing includes a visual layout, it shows transparency and professionalism. Whether used in MLS listings, sales brochures, or new development websites, they improve the buyer experience and increase the chance of a sale—especially in pre-construction or off-plan scenarios.

Ready to begin?

Whether you need a clean 2D layout for your listing or a fully rendered 3D floor plan to wow your clients, we’re here to help. Our process is simple, flexible, and designed to give you exactly what you need—without delays or surprises.

Just send us your floor plans, sketches, or ideas, and we’ll take care of the rest. You’ll work directly with a project manager who will guide you every step of the way. With fast turnaround times, high-quality results, and service you can count on, we’re ready when you are.