Paul Meakin - Magazine - Page 25
Prepare your home for our photographer
• Move any vehicles from the outside of the property
• Remove any clutter from outside the property such as bins and hoses
• Mow the lawn and tidy round the garden including weeding and
removing leaves
• Clean the windows
• Open all doors, curtains and blinds
• Turn on all the lights
• Excuse any potentially photo-bombing pets
• Turn off TVs
• Moving furniture around may help to make a room look more spacious
• Fresh 昀氀owers help bring pop of colour and bring your photos to life.
RECEPTION ROOMS
• Arrange cushions to look smart and tidy
• Set dining room tables.
• Removing rugs, especially where you have wooden or tiled 昀氀oors
• Any children’s toys, DVDs, magazines to be cleared away
• Open all curtains and blinds
BEDROOMS
• Make the bed and choose neutral bedding
• Anything stored under the bed or on top of wardrobes should be
completely out of sight
• All drawers and wardrobe doors should be shut
KITCHEN
• Clear all work tops and make sure there are no tea towels or
chopping boards on show
• Move bins out of sight
• Clear away appliances
• Close all cupboards
• Hide all fridge magnets
• Clear the sink (no dirty dishes!)
• If you have pets, hide their food bowls and beds
• A full, fresh fruit bowl can add a 昀氀ash of colour
BATHROOM
• Remove all clutter, ensure personal items/ toiletries are out of sight
• Close the shower curtain
• Keep the toilet lid down
• Remove toilet paper from its holder
• Any towels should be neatly arranged and folded, and chosen to
compliment the room
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