Preparing the Apartment for a Photo Shoot After Renovation: Checklist

Preparing an Apartment for Photos After Renovation: Checklist 🏠📷

High-quality photos often decide whether a potential buyer clicks on a listing. Even a recent renovation benefits from thoughtful preparation. This checklist helps homeowners, agents, and investors present the space authentically and attractively.

Before you begin: set the goal 🎯

• Define the purpose: sale, rent, or promotional portfolio. Aim and styling will differ a little.
• Think of the typical viewer: a family, a young professional, or an investor? That affects staging choices.
• Plan to shoot during daylight hours when possible — natural light simplifies lighting decisions and looks natural.

Clean up and finish touches ✨

• Remove construction debris and traces of renovation: tape, dust, and adhesive remnants.
• Clean visible surfaces: floors, windowsills, tiles, and door handles.
• Put away tools, ladders, and visible extension cords.

Declutter: let the space breathe 🧹

• Clear countertops and shelves; minimalism helps emphasize space and finishes.
• Keep a few tasteful objects for warmth: a plant, a book, or a neatly folded throw.
• Store coats and shoes out of sight to keep entryways tidy.

Staging and furniture arrangement 🛋️

• Arrange furniture to show clear circulation and the function of each room.
• Remove packing materials and protective film from new furniture; temporarily hide or cover pieces that look out of place.
• Use neutral textiles and small accents to make rooms feel lived-in but not cluttered.

Light and windows 🌤️💡

• Clean windows to improve natural light and avoid spots in photos.
• Open curtains and blinds; filter harsh sunlight with light curtains if needed.
• Turn on all lamps to add warmth and balance shadows; avoid mixing very warm and very cool bulbs.

Colors and contrast 🎨

• Emphasize the strengths of your color scheme: light walls enlarge, subtle accents create interest.
• Avoid too many bright items that distract from the room’s layout.

Small details that make a big difference ✍️

• Wipe mirrors and glass without streaks.
• Smooth textiles and fluff pillows for a tidy look.
• Create a simple vignette: a vase with flowers, arranged books, or a neat towel in the bathroom.

Camera tips and practical shooting advice 📸

• Smartphone shooting: use HDR and lock focus on key areas for balanced exposure.
• Stabilize the camera with a tripod or steady surface to improve sharpness. Take multiple angles.
• Shoot from eye level and slightly up to show proportions and depth. Include shots from hallway, kitchen, and window views.

Editing and selecting photos 🖼️

• Pick images with natural light and straight lines; minor exposure and perspective adjustments often suffice.
• Keep color correction moderate to represent the property honestly and build trust.

Common mistakes and fixes ⚠️

• Visible clutter on counters. Fix: a quick basket to hide small items.
• Mixed lighting tones. Fix: choose similar bulb temperatures or correct in editing.
• Heavy editing that misrepresents the property. Fix: subtle enhancement only.

Practical staging examples

• For a sparsely furnished room, add a small table and chair to show use.
• In a narrow kitchen, clear all small appliances and leave a single decorative plate or plant on the counter.

Final notes and next steps ✨

Preparing an apartment for photos after renovation is mainly about presenting a clean, well-lit, and thoughtfully arranged space. Small efforts in styling and lighting dramatically improve the perception of size and quality.

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Contact BuyHome — we’ll help you choose the best approach to photographing and selling your property. 📩