A Step-by-Step Guide to Measuring Your Room & Taking Photos


How to Measure Your Space

Step 1. Read Through How to Measure Your Space

How to Measure Your Room | Julie Ann Rachelle Interior Design

Step 2. Sketch the space. Roughly sketch the room, noting where the windows, doors, and fixed furniture pieces are located.

Step 3. Get the Tape Measure. Ideally, a 25’ tape measure works best.

Step 4. Walls, Windows, and Doors. Measure the general length and width of walls, windows, and doors. Also measure built-ins. Include the distance from the floor, and the distance from the ceiling for windows, doors, and built-ins.

Step 5. Measure Details. Measure and note distance between outlets, light switches, thermostats, air vents/returns, baseboards, crown molding, light fixtures, etc.

 
How to Measure Your Room | Julie Ann Rachelle Interior Design

  • When measuring doorways, be sure to measure the (A.) width and (B.) height inside your door frame. If your door does not open wide enough, you may want to have it removed from its hinges prior to delivery.

  • In stairwells, be sure to take (C.) handrails or posts into consideration.

  • For hallways, check for (D.) low-handing light fixtures or architectural details that can impede your delivery.

  • If an elevator is required to reach your apartment or condominium, you will need to measure the elevator doorway and interior.

REMINDER

Measuring all areas of the delivery path to ensure the right fit is the responsibility of the consumer. No returns or exchanges will be accepted for issues pertaining to fit.

 

Photograph Your Space

How to Photograph Your Room | Julie Ann Rachelle Interior Design

Step 1. Read the photography tips below first, and look over the diagram above.

Step 2. Remove clutter.

Step 3. Turn on all the lights.

Step 4. Photograph during the day.

Step 5. Try taking photos first without the flash. Start at the dotted line as shown in the diagram.

Step 6. Try turning the camera vertically.

Step 7. Try a shot of tequila.

Step 8. Send your best photos to hello@julieannrachelle.com

 

Photography Tips

Room Photography Tips | Julie Ann Rachelle Interior Design

  • It is best to take photos without flash.

  • Dusk is a good time to take photos, when your photos won’t be blown out by midday sun.

  • For interiors, taking photos when on your knees is often the best angle.

  • Try not to take photos when the sun is shining directly into your room.

  • Try turning the camera vertical to get a taller shot.

Tips from Apartment Therapy and Young House Love

If you have questions please contact me.