HOW-TO · 15.09.2026 · 3 min read

How to photograph your room for the Studio

A good reference photo takes two minutes: natural light, straight lines and nothing you do not want to keep.

Hand holding a phone to photograph a bright empty room

Your photo is the reference for the palette you build in the Studio. The clearer it is, the easier it is to judge how materials will sit together.

Pick the right time

Shoot in daylight, ideally in the hours you use the room most. Turn off colored bulbs, and avoid direct sun hitting the camera. If the room is used in the evening, take a second photo with the lamps on.

Position the camera

Stand in a corner, hold the phone at chest height and keep it level so vertical lines stay vertical. Include the floor, at least one wall and your main piece of furniture.

Clear the scene

Remove clutter you do not plan to keep. A calm photo makes it easier to see the floor, wall and furniture tones that matter.

Keep it private

Firnie keeps your photo inside your browser tab: it is never uploaded, stored or shared. Read the privacy note for details. Accepted formats are JPG, PNG and WebP up to 15 MB.

Then open the Studio, add your photo and compare floors, walls and furniture.

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