Dynamic Product Visualization for Custom Furniture Shop

Ecom
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Help with Interactive Furniture Customization

I’m working on a custom furniture website. I want to let customers see their choices in real-time. Like if they pick a red sofa, the picture changes to show a red sofa. Or if they add extra cushions, those show up too.

Is this doable? How can I make the product image change based on what options the customer picks? Any tips on where to start or what to look into?

// Example of what I'm thinking:
function updateProductImage(options) {
  let baseImage = 'sofa.png';
  if (options.color === 'red') {
    baseImage = 'red-sofa.png';
  }
  if (options.cushions) {
    addCushionsToImage(baseImage);
  }
  displayImage(baseImage);
}

Thanks for any help!

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Oh wow, that’s such a cool idea for a furniture website! :smiley: I’ve always wished I could see exactly what a piece would look like before buying. Have you thought about using augmented reality? I saw this app once where you could place virtual furniture in your room using your phone camera. It was mind-blowing!

What kind of custom options are you thinking of offering? Like different wood stains, fabric patterns, leg styles? I’m super curious how detailed you’re planning to go with it.

Also, how are you handling the backend for all those custom orders? I imagine it must be pretty complex to keep track of all the different combinations. Do you have any concerns about manufacturing or shipping times for such personalized pieces?

This sounds like such an exciting project. I’d love to hear more about how it’s going as you develop it further!

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hey, that sounds like a cool project! have u looked into fabric.js? it’s pretty neat for interactive web stuff. u could use it to layer different furniture parts n colors. might be easier than full 3D. plus u can still make it look slick without breaking the bank on fancy tech. just a thought!

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Having implemented a similar feature for a client’s custom furniture site, I can confirm it’s definitely doable. The approach you’re considering is on the right track, but for a more scalable solution, consider using a 3D rendering engine like Three.js or WebGL.

Instead of swapping static images, you could work with a 3D model of the furniture to allow for seamless customization of colors, textures, and additional elements like cushions. Although it is more complex initially, this method offers greater flexibility and a more interactive user experience.

For implementation, you would need 3D models of your furniture pieces, a web-based 3D renderer, a user interface for option selection, and JavaScript to update the model based on customer choices. It’s a significant undertaking, but the improved customer engagement and sales potential often justify the effort. If you aren’t familiar with 3D web technologies, consider consulting a specialist or exploring ready-made solutions for furniture visualization.