How to Design a Small Living Room in Foyr Neo

Initial Setup

• Begin by switching to the Tuding Mode
• Familiarize yourself with the primary tools:
  • Wall tool
  • Room tool

Setting Dimensions

• Navigate to File in the menu
• Select your preferred measurement units:
  • Feet and inches
  • Meters
  • Millimeters

Drawing Walls

• Select the Wall Tool from the toolbar
• Click to place start points and endpoints for each wall
• Connect walls to create a complete room outline

Adding Doors and Windows

• Go to the Catalog section
• Search for “door” and select your preferred style
• Drag and place it into your floor plan
• Similarly, search for “window” and drag and place them on appropriate walls

Adding Fundamental Pieces

• Search the catalog for a suitable rug and drag it to anchor your space
• Add a sofa, use the Rotate Tool to position it
• Add a coffee table and end tables
• Use the Clone Tool to duplicate items efficiently

Creating a Focal Point

• Search for and add a fireplace
• Use the Free Movement Tool to position it precisely
• Switch to 3D Mode by clicking the button on the right side
• Add a wall panel behind the fireplace from your shortlist or catalog
• Use the Resize Tool to adjust dimensions

Adding Secondary Furniture

• Access your shortlist for pre-selected items
• Add chairs using the shortlist, rotate with the R Tool
• Clone items for multiple instances
• Place ottomans and accessories on the coffee table

Customizing Elements

• Place cushions on the sofa
• Change sofa fabric by selecting from your shortlist
• Use Copy Texture + Material to apply the new fabric

Lighting Elements

• Add a floor lamp and position it as needed
• Place table lamps on end tables, resizing tables if necessary

Setting Up Your Render

• Click the Take Render tool
• Select lighting options: Day, Evening, Night
• Choose from presets like “Fresh”
• Adjust height settings and select a background (e.g., “Grand Canyon View”)
• Position your camera angle

Final Rendering

• Click Get Preview for a quick rendering
• Adjust lighting or camera position as needed
• Select Take Render when satisfied
• Choose 12K resolution for professional presentations
• Wait for rendering to complete

Foyr Neo provides interior designers with a powerful yet accessible platform for creating stunning living room designs. By following this step-by-step guide, you can efficiently navigate through the design process from initial layout to photorealistic rendering. The intuitive interface allows you to focus on your creative vision while the software handles the technical aspects of visualization.

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