GENERAL
REMOVE
Always maximise space to create a larger look & feel. Remember, less is more! o Family Pictures
o Personalised Ornaments
o Memorabilia
o Animal Food Bowls
o Animal Bedding
o Animal Toys WINDOWS & MIRRORS
o Free Of Streaks FLOORS
Remove these items to enhance perception of floor space size in photos. o All Rubbish Bins Out Of Sight
o Rugs
o Floor Mats
o Door Mats
LIGHTS, LAMPS & FANS
o Turn On All Lights/Lamps
o Replace Any Faulty Bulbs
(very important for dusk/twilight shoots)
o Keep Fans Off
CLEAR
o TV Remotes
o Video Game Equipment
o DVDs
o Any Visible Electrical Cords
o Books
o Magazines & Additional Clutter
o Pedestal Fans If you have a nice coffee table book & homewares you can display them tastefully on the table. Keep any cushions to a minimum & neatly arrange.
BATHROOM / EN-SUITE SHOWER
o Shower Screen Free Of Streaks
o Keep Toilet Lid Down REMOVE
o Remove Washing Baskets
o Rubbish Bins
o Tissue Boxes
o Used Soap Dishes
o Bath Mats Off Floor (makes bathroom look larger) o Remove Most/All Products Lying Around
APPLIANCES
o Clean All Appliances
o Free Of Streaks
o Replace Oven Light (if blown)
o Turn On Oven Light For Extra Ambiance
o Clutter Free Refrigerator
SWIMMING POOL
REMOVE
o Pool Cover
o Creepy Crawlies
o Cleaning Equipment
o Toys
o Any Debris
Make sure your pool water is balanced and not “green”.
ENTRY
REMOVE
o Shoes
o Bags
o Floor Mats
o Umbrellas
o Any Other Clutter
KITCHEN / DINING AREAS
REMOVE
o Put Away Dishes
o Hide Small Appliances
o Bench Tops Clutter
o Tea Towels
o Visible Child-Proof Equipment
(for example on doorways, cabinets & cupboards)
Kettles, coffee machines etc are all okay as long as they don’t clutter your bench space. The idea is to style your space like a display home.
OUTSIDE AREAS
REMOVE
o Real Estate Signs (or we can do for you)
o Noticeable Large Weeds
o Fallen Palm Fronds
o Cars
o Caravans & Trailers
o Garden Hoses
o Garden Tools
o Toys
o Bicycles & Skateboards
o Pet Utilities
o Rubbish Bins (hidden in the garage is best) o Washing From Clothes Line
o Any Garden Pegs Lying Around
Sweep/remove stains from driveway & paths.
Groom the lawns & garden. Rake any leaves on-site & cover any dirt with mulch. Outdoor furniture should be wiped clean and arrange cushions so they look their best.