Houzz Inc. has introduced elevations, in-plan annotations and AI-powered custom finishes for any surface for the 3D Floor Plan tool in Houzz Pro, the all-in-one project management and design software that helps pros win projects, collaborate with clients and teams and run more efficient and profitable businesses. Designed to improve communication across every stage of a project, the new features make it easier for construction and design professionals to align clients, teams and subcontractors around a shared, visual source of truth.
New 3D Floor Plan updates include:
- Elevations: Pros can create elevations directly from their 3D Floor Plans, providing clear visual references for cabinetry, built-ins and architectural features. These elevations help present specific design details, dimensions and perspectives to clients while giving subcontractors precise guidance for execution.
- Custom Finishes: Using AI, pros can clip any finish and convert it into a 3D material to apply across walls, floors, backsplashes, countertops and products in 3D Floor Plans. This allows them to use the exact finishes specified for a project, reducing reliance on placeholders and helping clients see a more accurate representation of the final design.
- Annotations: Built-in annotation tools in the 3D Floor Planner allow pros to add notes, dimensions and callouts directly onto floor plans and elevations, making it easy to clearly share specifications, materials and installation details with clients and subcontractors.
In addition to enhancements to the 3D Floor Plan tool, Houzz Pro also introduced updates to its Mood Boards to make collaboration and client feedback easier to manage throughout the design process. Comments can be added to an entire mood board or pinned directly to specific items, while a central, filterable panel keeps all client and team conversations in one place so pros can quickly review feedback, respond and keep decisions moving forward.
“Great projects run on clarity,” said Alon Cohen, Houzz co-founder and CEO. “With these updates to Houzz Pro, pros can bring every detail, including finishes and elevations, into a single, shared view. When clients and teams can see, discuss and refine decisions in context, communication improves, execution becomes more seamless, and projects move forward with greater confidence.”
The Houzz Pro 3D Floor Plan and Mood Board tools are available to all subscribers globally. It is fully integrated into Houzz Pro and complements the robust set of features that help pros manage projects from first contact to final payment, including Estimates, Invoicing, Takeoffs, Selections, Online Payments and more.
“Using Houzz Pro has helped Flourish Interiors streamline every stage of the design process, creating a seamless experience for our clients from day one,” said Vanessa Cooreman Smith, owner of Flourish Interiors. “The ability to create detailed 3D floor plans with real materials, finishes and product selections opens up a much more effective dialogue throughout the project. Clients can visualize their future space with confidence, while our team can keep everyone aligned from concept through installation.”
Pros can learn more about the new features and get started at pro.houzz.com.
