Styling tips:
It is often required in the Interior Design Industry to
style photo-shoots. A styled shoots brings an ordinarily flat, two dimensional
interior scene alive. With the proper use of props and design principles you will
be able to make a clinical space feel inviting and ultimately inspire someone
with ideas that they can more freely translate into their own home.
Clear out all unnecessary items that do not add to the Interior. Keep fashionable/décor items out and showcase them. Examples include to keep your La Crueset pots in the kitchen or the designer coffee table books in a lounge, but lose all excessive clutter.
2. Use props to compliment a theme:
Whether it is citrus fruit or perfectly aligned bottles in a kitchen or antique books in a study, make sure you stick to one central THEME.
As a Stylist you can bring along your own props, some must have items include: · pillows and throws in many different colour options
· books, lots and lots of books!
· stacking boxes, trays and baskets to help organise clutter
· unique décor items e.g. ceramic vases, globes etc
· fresh flowers
· various vases (clear options match everything), you’ll need short , tall, large and small containers and vases
· white towels for bathroom shoots · white dishes, fruit (citrus fruit adds nice interest to kitchen shoots), food props like Italian bread
3. Balance:Use symmetry; draw a mental line through the centre and mirror-image items. Keep enough different elements to keep the image interesting.
I would advise to sharpen up on the classic design principles just to have some background knowledge. Click here for a quick recap on Balance, Emphasis, Rhythm, Scale and more.
4. Arrangements:
Create interesting focus areas. Use a tray to help streamline grouped items. Play around with colours, textures and themes.
5. Tell a story:
An interior shot should represent a lifestyle. Add reading glasses on an open book; light the fire in the lounge. It is advised to keep the dining table simple (don’t OVER tell a story just to create a model home). Use shoes, sweaters and throws to create a homey, relaxed atmosphere.
6. Use people, animals and furniture to your advantage:
Pull out a chair, show mom and daughter working together in the kitchen. A successful interior feels natural and welcoming.
7. Experiment:
Experiment with layouts. And most importantly: HAVE FUN!
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