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Everybody wants their house to look great. However, these days, when everything goes on social media, looking great has been taken to a whole new level. A blurry photo of your fab new couch just will not cut it on Instagram anymore – no, it needs to be beautifully styled to show your home decor and the beautiful outdoor spaces off to their very best.
But how do you get your kitchen or dining room to look like an interior designer came in and artfully arranged it for you? And how do you take an Instagram photo that does not show the crumbs on the table or the toys strewn across the floor?
Top Tips For Making Your Home And Garden Insta Worthy
Tidy up
You may never be able to make your living room look as nice as the home design photos you save for inspiration on Pinterest and Instagram. However, one thing that might make you feel a little better is that they are not always as tidy and neat as they may appear!
Many Instagram influencers shove the piles of shoes or clothes that are hanging about in the cupboard under the stairs when taking a photo to show off on social media. They tuck the wires and cables out of the way and artfully rearrange the furniture or rugs to hide imperfections.
Make your photos tell a story
A photo you post on Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, or Twitter represents only one moment in your life. What draws people in, however, is when a photograph manages to tell a great story. A photo of a coffee cup steaming on a table with a chair pulled out tells the person viewing it that a moment of relaxing happened. A dining room table carefully laid out for six people shows that entertaining or family meals are important to you.
Natural light is always important
Lighting is essential for any good photo, but many home design Instagram accounts achieve their look by turning off all artificial light and maximising the amount of natural light. Pull back the drapes and curtains as far as possible, pull up the blinds and open doors and windows to increase the light. Also remember that mirrors reflect and bounce light around the room.
Think about your angles
Lighting is essential for any good photo, but many home design Instagram accounts achieve their look by turning off all artificial light and maximising the amount of natural light.
The rule of thirds is important when it comes to taking a good photo. Imagine the scene divided into nine equal sized squares, or use the grid feature on your phone or camera. Try to put the subject in the left or right third of the grid, leaving the other thirds open.
Also make sure that you get angles straight – unless you are purposely trying to create an effect. There is nothing worse than a wonky picture of a shelf or a table!
Remember your home is for living
Above all else, remember that your house is a home and for living in. Use it, have fun in it and make memories in it – the pictures will reflect the love and enjoyment.
