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How to Get Your Home and Airbnb Photo-Ready: The Ultimate Checklist

Are you ready to capture the beauty of your home, apartment, or Airbnb in stunning photographs?


Whether you're preparing to list your property for sale, showcase it on a rental platform, or simply want to capture its essence, getting your space photo-ready is key.


In this blog post, we'll walk you through a comprehensive checklist to ensure your space looks its best in every shot.


Checklist:

  1. Maximizing Natural Light

  2. Prioritizing Cleanliness

  3. Highlighting Amenities

  4. Perfecting Bedding and Bathrooms

  5. Ensuring Accessibility

  6. Essential Prep Tips




1.Maximizing Natural Light:

  • Open blinds and curtains to let natural light flood in.

  • Turn off all artificial lights to achieve a clean and inviting atmosphere.


Airbnb cleaned Room
Kitchen and Living room with opened curtains and natural light



2.Prioritizing Cleanliness:

  • Clean surfaces and remove any items you don't want photographed. (Personal photos, cleaning equipment)

  • Ensure everything is neat and tidy, especially in high-traffic areas.


Cleaning a home for a photo shoot
Cleaning surfaces



3.Highlighting Amenities:

  • Showcase unique features like a gourmet espresso machine or luxurious bedding.

  • Make sure special touches are prominently displayed in your photos.


Home with a coffee machine
Coffee expresso machine


4.Perfecting Bedding and Bathrooms:

  • Arrange fluffy, clean bedding and fluff pillows for an inviting look.

  • Ensure the bathroom is clean and well-maintained, with neatly folded towels and open shower curtains.


Modern Bathroom with towels
Bathroom


5.Ensuring Accessibility:

  • Highlight any accessibility features such as ramps or shower chairs.

  • Make sure doorways are open and curtains are drawn to showcase the accessibility of your space.


Entrance of a building with wheel chair access
Wheel chair access to the building


6.Essential Prep Tips:


A. For Bedrooms:

  • Remove towels and stuffed animals from the bed.

  • Ensure the bedlinen is even at floor level.

  • Clear bedside tables, dressers, and desks of clutter.

  • Remove clothing from closets.


Clean and neat room
Home staged Bedroom


B.For Bathrooms:

  • Arrange toiletries neatly and hang towels.

  • Replace the toilet paper roll and put the toilet seat down.

  • Clean surfaces including mirrors, glass doors, and handles.


Wooden bathroom with nice decor
Staged Bathroom


C.For Living & Dining Rooms:

  • Fluff pillows and smooth out cushions and blankets.

  • Declutter tables, counters, and other surfaces.

  • Evenly space out dining chairs or stools.


Cleaned and decorated living room
Living Room



D.For the Kitchen:

  • Clean countertops and hide visible wires.

  • Hide cooking ingredients in cabinets.

  • Arrange visible objects symmetrically and display top kitchen amenities.


Modern and clean Kitchen
Cleaned kitchen



E.For Exteriors:

  • Remove cars from the driveway.

  • Hide unnecessary objects like gardening hoses, toys, and tools.

  • Tidy up any decorations or plants near the front door.


Airbnb exterior photos
Exterior photos

Conclusion: By following these simple yet effective tips, you can make your home, apartment, or Airbnb photo-ready in no time. Whether you're a homeowner, landlord, or host, stunning photos are key to attracting potential buyers or guests and showcasing the true beauty of your space.



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