How Can I Replace the Color or Materials on Furniture and Fixtures?

You can easily change the look of your furniture and fixtures in the RoomSketcher App by replacing their materials. Update colors, fabrics, wood types, and more to get the exact style you want for your floor plans and 3D visualizations. Best of all, as you replace materials, you can instantly see the changes right inside the room, using Live 3D.

The Replace Materials feature is available for all users with a paid plan.

This article covers how to:

• Replace Materials on Furniture
• Replace Materials on Windows/Doors/Stairs
• Replace Materials on Kitchen Items
• Tips & Tricks
  • Use a Hex or RGB Code
  • Why the Color Doesn't Change in the Drawing Pane
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
   

Replace Materials on Furniture

You can replace materials on furniture, appliances, rugs, pillows, accessories, and more in Furniture mode.

1. Create a project in the RoomSketcher App.
2. Open Furniture mode. Look for items with the rainbow circle icon.
   
   
   
    
3. Add an item to your project.
4. Click to select the item. Its Properties open on the right.
   
   
   
    
5. Under Replace Materials, you’ll see the elements that can be changed. Click an element. The Select Material window opens.
6. Click to select a material or color. You can also click the paint palette button to choose a custom color.
   
   
   
   Tip: 
   Note that in the RoomSketcher drawing pane, the item with the replaced material is shown in greyscale only. To see the color and material changes instantly, start Live 3D and use Camera mode. Learn more about Live 3D here. 
7. When you’ve found the perfect material or color, click Apply.

Replace Materials on Windows, Doors, and Stairs

You can replace materials on windows, doors, and stairs.

1. Open Windows etc. mode. Look for windows, doors, or stairs with the rainbow circle icon next to them.
2. Add an item to your project.
3. Click to select the item. Its Properties open on the right.
   
   
   
    
4. Follow steps 5-7 from the section above.

Replace Materials on Kitchen Items

If you want to replace all the materials in the kitchen at once (for example, to set one color for all counters and one color for all cabinets), use the steps below. To replace materials on individual kitchen items, use the steps above under Replace Materials on Furniture above.

To Replace Materials on all countertops or cabinets at once:

1. Open a project in the RoomSketcher App and design the kitchen.
2. Click the yellow menu and under Level, click Properties.
   
   
   
    
3. On the right, click either Kitchen Top for Level (for kitchen countertops) or Kitchen Front for Level (for kitchen cabinets).
   
   
   
    
4. Choose a color or material and click Apply.

Tips & Tricks

Can I Use My Own Color? Yes, Use a Hex or RGB Code

In general, whenever the Select Material page is open, click the Paint Palette symbol to access the Custom Color palette. Type the Hex code or RGB code and then click Apply.

 

Why the Color Doesn't Change in the Drawing Pane

When you change the color or material on an item, the color will not update in the drawing. This is expected behavior. 

In the RoomSketcher drawing pane, items with replaced materials are shown in greyscale only, even after you apply a new color or material. The change is still saved – it just isn't visible in the drawing pane. 

How to see the color or material change

To view the new color or material on the item, switch to one of the 3D views: 

• View changes instantly using Live 3D
• Take a 3D Snapshot or 3D Photo
• Preview a 3D Floor Plan
• Generate a 3D Floor Plan