Photographing Your Room.
Good photos help us understand your room's layout, proportions and features, so we can reimagine it accurately. You don't need a professional camera — a phone and good daylight is all it takes.
How many photos?
Recommended: 4–8 photos
At least one straight-on shot of each main wall, plus 1–2 corner views from different positions.
Take more than you think you need
Different angles give us options to work with. If you're unsure whether a shot is useful, include it anyway.
Before you start.
Clear the clutter
Remove as much as you can — everyday items, anything that obscures the walls, windows, or architectural features. We need to see the structure of the room and how the furniture sits within it.
Use natural light
Take photos during the day with curtains or blinds open. Natural light gives us the clearest sense of the space.
Stand back
The further back you can get, the more we can see. If you're cramped for space, step into a doorway or adjacent room if it helps.
Use 0.5x zoom (wide angle)
Most newer smartphones have a 0.5x or wide-angle camera option. This captures much more of the room in a single shot and is especially helpful in smaller spaces. Look for the "0.5x" or "wide" button in your camera app — it makes a big difference.
Straight-On Views
Straight-on photos capture an entire wall face-on, as if you're standing directly in front of it. These help us understand the room's dimensions and key features. Try to get windows, doors, or architectural details (like fireplaces or alcoves) fully in frame without cropping them.
Landscape Straight-On
Stand in front of a wall and frame the full width. Hold your phone horizontally.
Portrait Straight-On
Stand in front of a wall and frame the full height. Hold your phone vertically.
Corner Views
Corner photos are taken from a corner or position where you can see two walls meeting. These give us a sense of depth and how the room flows. Include window and door openings in these shots as they're important architectural features that shape how the room feels.
Wide Corner View
Stand in one corner of the room and point the camera to the opposite corner.
Short Corner View
Stand in or near a corner and frame the two walls that meet there.
A few reassurances
Don't worry about perfection
We're looking for clarity, not artistry. Wonky angles and visible furniture are fine as long as we can see the space.
Can't get far enough back?
If your room is small or awkwardly shaped, do your best. Even partial views are helpful when combined with other angles.
Frame what matters to you
If there's a feature you love (or want to change), make sure it's visible in at least one photo.
Not sure if your photos are good enough?
Submit them anyway. If we need anything else, we'll let you know before we start.