Photographing Kitchens

Room-by-Room Guide | 7 min read

Kitchens are often the most important room in a property listing. They're where buyers spend the most time looking, and a well-photographed kitchen can make or break a sale.

Set your camera at worktop height, approximately 90-95cm. This is critical because:

Shoot from the corner or end of the kitchen, looking along the worktop. The two-wall rule applies perfectly here, show the run of cabinets on one wall and the end wall or window.

Kitchens are full of reflective surfaces, glossy cabinet fronts, stainless steel appliances, granite worktops, and glass splashbacks. To manage reflections:

Every kitchen deserves at least one detail shot, a close-up of a beautiful tap, a styled worktop corner, or an interesting splashback. These add variety to the listing and show the quality of finishes.

Key Takeaways

  • Set camera at worktop height (90-95cm) to avoid showing cabinet undersides
  • Clear worktops except for 2-3 decorative items
  • Shoot along the worktop from a corner for the best composition
  • Use a polarising filter to manage reflections on glossy surfaces
  • Include at least one detail shot of kitchen features