The 7 Photos You Need to Start a Virtual Interior Design Project

If you’re thinking about virtual design, the first step is gathering a few simple photos. You don’t need perfect lighting or professional photography — just clear images taken with your phone.

These seven photos help your designer understand your space and create accurate layouts, selections, and visuals.

1. Straight-On Photo of Each Wall

This provides the most accurate sense of height and proportion.

2. A Wide Shot From Each Corner

Helpful for seeing pathways, spacing, and furniture placement.

3. Close-Ups of Architectural Features

Fireplaces, beams, window frames, niches, and built-ins.

4. Current Lighting Fixtures

Helps determine scale and brightness levels.

5. Ceiling & Flooring

These materials affect paint colors, undertones, and furniture choices.

6. A Natural Light Photo

Taken during the day with blinds open — helps show real color tones.

7. Inspiration Photos

Screenshots or Pinterest boards showing what you love.

Together, these photos create a complete picture of your space and help your designer get started quickly.

Ready to begin virtual design?

You can upload your photos after booking here:
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