Overview

Use this checklist as a guide to prepare your home for a shoot. Remember to embrace the 'less is more' philosophy to create a tranquil and inviting environment.

• Craft Open Spaces: Streamline your rooms by removing unnecessary furniture and clearing countertops to create a spacious, airy feel.

• Illuminate Your Space: Ensure all lights and lamps are on to brighten your home. Replace any burned-out bulbs with new ones that match in style and color temperature for a cohesive and welcoming glow.

• Invite Natural Light: Open your blinds, curtains, and window treatments to let in an abundance of natural light, accentuating the beauty of your space.

• Prioritize Pet-Free Zones: Temporarily relocate pet beds, dishes, kennels, litter boxes, and toys to ensure your home appeals to all potential viewers.

• Conceal Electrical Elements: Tidy up by hiding cords, power strips, and charging units, creating a sleek and uncluttered look.
  

Kitchens

• Countertop Clarity: Clear appliances and miscellaneous items from countertops to showcase ample workspace.

• Refrigerator Refresh: Remove photos, magnets, notes, and calendars to present a sleek and tidy appliance facade.

• Seating Sophistication: Straighten chairs and stools for an organized appearance. Temporarily stow away children's high chairs and booster seats to maximize space.

• Sink Serenity: Clear items from and around the sink. Tuck away dish soaps, racks, and brushes to highlight a spotless and functional area.

• Final Touches: Remove trash cans, brooms, floor rugs, and mats to complete the polished and spacious look of your kitchen.
  

Living Rooms

• Openness and Airiness: Remove unnecessary furniture, exercise equipment, papers, and toys to unveil a spacious, welcoming area that encourages relaxation and conversation.

• Cushioned Comfort: Straighten and fluff couch cushions, pillows, and blankets, ensuring your seating is inviting and impeccably presented.

• Organized Elegance: Arrange bookshelves neatly and find a designated spot for remotes to maintain a tidy and functional space.

• Cord-Free Cleanliness: Conceal power cords for a sleek and streamlined look, unplugging and removing them if necessary for the best presentation.

• Pet-Proof Perfection: Temporarily remove all pet items, allowing the living room to appeal to all potential guests and highlighting the space's human-centered design.

Bathrooms

• Clutter-Free Oasis: Clear countertops of excess products and personal items, emphasizing the space's functionality and cleanliness.

• Towel Tranquility: Neatly fold or roll towels and washcloths, aligning them for a spa-like atmosphere.

• Mirror and Surface Brilliance: Ensure mirrors, faucets, and surfaces are polished to a gleam, reflecting the room's pristine condition.

• Hidden Essentials: Tuck away personal care items, cleaning supplies, and toiletries, showcasing unobstructed and organized storage spaces.

• Shower Serenity: Remove used soap bars, shampoos, and conditioners from the shower or tub, allowing the cleanliness of the space to shine through.

• Floor Flawlessness: Remove any clutter from the floor, including scales and mats, to create a spacious and open feel.

• Pet-Free Perfection: Temporarily stow away pet litter boxes or bathing supplies, ensuring the bathroom is a human-centered sanctuary.