House Exterior Rendering Guide | Step-by-Step Tutorial

Why use Pedra's render tools for house exteriors?

Pedra's render tools allow you to visualize a complete house exterior transformation in just seconds, helping potential buyers see the true potential of the property.

Exterior renovations are often the most impactful part of home improvements as they define the first impression of any property. Being able to show the potential of a dated exterior can make a huge difference in selling second-hand properties.

With Pedra, you no longer need specialized architects or rendering experts to create compelling exterior renovation proposals.

How do I create a house exterior render?

Start by uploading clear photos of the existing house exterior you want to transform.

Select your exterior images and click "Edit with AI", then choose the "Renovation" option.

Quick Exterior Renovation: Generate a Fast House Exterior Render

The "Renovation" tool will transform your house exterior in about 25 seconds.

For a subtle update, choose the "Minimalist" style with "Low" creativity. This will maintain the basic structure while modernizing finishes and facade elements.

Customize Your House Exterior Renovation Render

Pedra offers extensive customization options for exterior renders.

Choose from various architectural styles, control how dramatic the changes should be, and decide whether to preserve existing elements like windows or distinctive features.

Step 1 – Choose your architectural style

Select from 9 different architectural styles including modern, traditional, Mediterranean, and more.

You can also upload reference images of house styles you love. This allows you to create renders that match specific design inspiration or your client's preferred aesthetic.

Step 2 – Set the renovation intensity

Choose between Low, Medium, High, and Very High creativity levels for your exterior transformation.

Low and Medium settings will update finishes and facade elements while keeping the basic structure intact.

High and Very High settings can completely reimagine the exterior with new architectural elements, rooflines, and structural changes.

Step 3 – Preserve key exterior elements

Choose to preserve windows, which is particularly important for houses with distinctive window features or specific lighting requirements. This ensures your render maintains practical elements while updating the aesthetic.

Step 4 – Generate your exterior render

After selecting your preferences, generate the exterior render. Standard renders take about 15 seconds, while preserving specific elements may take slightly longer.

Step 5 – Preserve key exterior elements

Choose to preserve specific parts of the image that you don't want to modify.

After selecting the "preserve parts" option, you can draw directly on the image to indicate areas that should remain unchanged. This is particularly useful for:

• Neighboring buildings you want to keep intact
• The street or surrounding landscape
• Distinctive architectural features
• Windows or other elements you want to maintain

Simply draw over the areas you want to preserve before clicking generate. This ensures your render focuses only on renovating the intended parts of the exterior while maintaining the context and surroundings.

Tips for better house exterior renders

To get the most realistic and useful exterior renders:

• Generate multiple versions. Each render is unique, and you might find some better preserve important features like architectural details or distinctive elements.
• Use low creativity for subtle updates to dated exteriors.
• Take photos on an overcast day to minimize harsh shadows, and capture the entire facade. This helps the AI better understand the structure and create more accurate transformations.

House exterior render examples

Here are several examples of exterior renovations created with our renders: