Flat Lay 3D Rendering Services

Top-down flat lay renders of your products and materials for catalogs, product pages and social media, styled to your moodboard and built in 3D, with no photo shoot.

  • Styled to your moodboard
  • 3D model from $60
  • Reply within one business day
  • 500+ in-house 3D artists
  • 4.7 rating on Trustpilot
  • Amazon Certified 3D Content Provider
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Flat Lay 3D Rendering Services Trusted by Leading Brands

Kaleen
Mannington
Beauflor
Tile Shop
Baux
Barkman
Quantra Quartz
White Marble Source
Grain Frame
Anaya
Easyplant
Bella Cera
Virginia Tile
Renewed Materials
Channels

Where Flat Lay Renders Are Used

Flat lays tell a material story in catalogs, social media and sample books.

Catalogs and Look Books example

Catalogs and Look Books

Material spreads that show how finishes work together across a collection.

Social Media Posts example

Social Media Posts

Top-down compositions made for feeds, where they stand out among room shots.

Collection Boards example

Collection Boards

Palettes of tiles, wood and fabric for designers and showrooms.

Flat Lay Renders for Every Product Category

Carpets & Rugs

Want buyers to see every pattern repeat and weave direction at true proportion? That's what 3D flatlays are for. Pile height, fiber texture and edge finish are easy to compare at a glance, and the overhead view keeps color true across the whole surface, so multi-tone and gradient rugs look great. Selling matching sets? Put them together in one layout.

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Formats

Flat Lay Product Photography, Rendered in 3D

Flat lays for catalogs, product pages and social media, with the light, texture and framing under full control.

Flat lay 3D render: wood, metal and textiles

Wood, Metal and Textiles

Panels, profiles and fabrics arranged so buyers see how the finishes work together.

Flat lay 3D render: decor and tableware

Decor and Tableware

Plates, books, textiles and accessories styled into a top-down scene for social media.

Flat lay 3D render: bathroom and tile finishes

Bathroom and Tile Finishes

Tiles, stone and fittings in one view, so a full bathroom palette reads at a glance.

Flat lay 3D render: upholstery and finish samples

Upholstery and Finish Samples

Fabric, wood and metal options of a furniture range laid out the way a sales rep would show them.

Flat lay 3D render: material boards for designers

Material Boards for Designers

Fabrics, rugs, wood and metal combined into boards for specifiers and showrooms.

Flat lay 3D render: colorway flat lays

Colorway Flat Lays

One design shown in its colorways, built from the same set of materials.

Pricing

How Flat Lay Renders Are Priced

Each flat lay is quoted from your shot list. Send us the products and the look you want, and we will come back with the price and a timeline.

What Affects the Price

Products we have already modeled cost less to add, and the 3D model itself is priced separately, from $60.

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  • Number of products and materials in the layout
  • Whether the products are already modeled
  • Custom props and backgrounds or a ready-made set
  • Number of color versions of the same layout

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Process

How We Create Flat Lay 3D Renders

Six steps that fit your production flow, with your review before the final render.

01

Brief and Setup

You share product files, notes and ideas for color and style, and we agree on the look.

02

Models or Layout Base

We build or refine the 3D models, or prepare an accurate base for tiles and panels.

03

Materials and Textures

Each surface gets realistic materials, from reflective metal to soft fabric.

04

Composition

We balance angles, spacing and background tone so the eye goes to the product.

05

Light and Camera

Soft light and a steady top-down camera keep scale and proportions real.

06

Render and Delivery

High-resolution PNG, JPEG or TIFF, checked for color, size and alignment.

What does a brief include?

A moodboard and your product files are enough to start.

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Products and Files

The products in the layout, with 3D models, drawings or photos.

Moodboard and Palette

Colors, props and backgrounds that fit your brand.

Formats

Where the images will run and the sizes each channel needs.

Why us

Why Brands Choose Us for Flat Lay Product Images

Real control of light, texture and framing, so every flat lay looks natural.

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600+ In-House Artists

Flat lays for a whole collection are produced in parallel, with no freelancers or outsourcing.

Styled to Your Brand

Every composition follows your moodboard and palette, so the whole set looks like one shoot.

Restyle Without a Reshoot

Swap a color, prop or background and render again, with no studio day.

15 Years of Product CGI

Since 2011 we have worked for brands like Beauflor, Mannington and The Tile Shop.

Amazon Certified 3D Content Provider

Amazon has certified us to create 3D content for its listings, so the files meet its requirements.

Answers Within One Business Day

Our manager replies within one business day and keeps every round of edits on track.

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Need Flatlays You Can Restyle Without a Reshoot?

Send your product list and we will come back with a scope, the shot list and a timeline.

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  • Get a cost estimate for one product or a full collection
  • Ask about formats, timing and how the process works
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Client Reviews of Our Flat Lay 3D Rendering

JJuliannaUnited Kingdom

Always a pleasure to deal with in my experience. Good communication and understanding of the brief, and great output.

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TYTodd YetmanCanada

Not only does CGI work hard to earn your business, they also work even harder to make sure that you are happy. They have really spent a lot time creating an efficient, streamlined process for your projects and it shows in their end product. I'm looking forward to kicking off another project with them.

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NFNicholas ForthUnited Kingdom

This company are brilliant, very helpful and professional in their services.

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MSMichael SoelbergUnited States

Working with CGIFURNITURE has been an outstanding experience from start to finish. Their team consistently delivers high-quality renderings with incredible attention to detail, professionalism, and speed. They are true experts at what they do, bringing our ideas to life in a way that exceeds expectations every time. Their communication is seamless, turnaround times are impressive, and the final results always elevate our products. It’s rare to find a partner that combines talent, efficiency, and reliability so well. We highly recommend CGIFURNITURE to anyone looking for top-tier rendering services.

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JJudeCanada

Worked with this company on multiple rendering projects and the experience has been consistently solid. Communication is clear, turnaround time is reliable, and the attention to detail is exactly what you want when it comes to product visuals. They understand design intent well and execute without needing excessive back-and-forth. Would definitely continue working together.

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HHofmanNetherlands

We really enjoy working with CGI. They always respond quickly and accurately, are flexible, and simply a great group of people to work with.

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Answers to Common Questions About Flat Lay Rendering

What is a flat lay 3D rendering?

Picture your products from above, laid out in a clean, realistic arrangement. That's a flat lay 3D rendering. You can see right away how materials and colors work together, and because it's built in 3D with real lighting logic and scale, it looks like an actual photo. Use it in catalogs, on web pages or in design presentations, with every detail polished and consistent.

What are the benefits of using flat lay renders?

You get to see what a product really looks like: the color, the finish, how the light falls on it. Those simple things make a big difference when someone's judging quality. Designers can put pieces side by side and see right away what works. Surface details stay sharp, with nothing lost to odd angles or shadows. And since one image can show several product versions, your team can pick the best design option faster.

What types of products work best with flat lay renderings?

Anything that sells on material quality and surface detail. Think tiles, flooring, sanitaryware, lighting fixtures, furniture accessories, home decor, kitchenware, hardware and surface samples. Why? Because flatlays put textures, colors and finishes side by side under the same light, so people can compare options and see what goes together.

Can I customize the layout and background?

Yes, both. Some clients like a clean grid, others want pieces arranged more freely. For the background, pick whatever you like: plain white, wood, concrete, or a color that fits your brand. We keep the same lighting and camera setup, so everything feels like one collection. That's why flatlay 3D rendering services are so practical for product marketing.

How are flat lay renderings different from traditional product shots?

The angle, for a start. Flat lay renderings show products from above, not from the side or the front, so you notice materials, textures and the color mix, not depth or background.

A traditional shot usually shows one item in a real setting. A flat lay groups several pieces in a neat layout. So if you want to show how different parts belong together, go flat lay. If you want one product in everyday use, go with a regular shot.

In what formats are flat lay renders delivered?

Most flat lay renders come as high-resolution JPEG or PNG files that work for both web and print. Layered PSD files are available on request if you need more room for post-production edits.

What is the difference between a flat lay 3D render and a moodboard?

A flat lay 3D rendering is a top-down image of real products on a flat surface. You see finishes, fittings or materials in one clear view, and how textures, colors and shapes work next to each other. Lighting and proportions stay true, so it's a natural fit for catalogs, product pages and marketing visuals.

A moodboard is more of a visual collage. It captures the overall style of an interior concept, often in a presentation, before design work even starts. You won't see exact products there. You'll see textures, colors and furniture references blended together to build an atmosphere, so the viewer feels the mood and tone of the design.

So which one do you need? Often both. They're both there to get design ideas across, and they often sit side by side in presentations. The moodboard sets the tone, and the flat lay shows how the selected materials work in reality.

How are reflections and shadows handled for glossy materials in flatlays?

We set up the lighting so reflections and shadows look natural, not overdone. Soft light keeps glossy surfaces readable, and every image is checked before delivery.

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