How to Take Great Photos for Your Furniture Listing

You don’t need a professional camera or studio lighting. With a few simple tips, your phone photos can help your furniture sell faster and attract better buyers.

Clear, honest photos build trust. Buyers are more likely to enquire — and commit — when they can clearly see what they’re getting.

Use natural light (avoid flash)

Photograph near a window or open door during the day. Natural light shows colours accurately and avoids harsh shadows. Turn off your flash — it usually makes furniture look shiny or washed out.

Using natural light instead of flash when photographing furniture

Tidy the space around the item

You don’t need a showroom. Just clear clutter, straighten cushions, and remove distractions so buyers focus on the furniture — not the room.

Tidy room versus cluttered space when photographing furniture

Take photos from multiple angles

Front, side, back, and close-ups all help buyers feel confident. More angles = fewer questions and faster decisions.

Wardrobe photographed from multiple angles

Show size and scale

Step back and include surrounding furniture where possible. This helps buyers understand the size at a glance and reduces wasted messages.

Showing furniture size and scale using surrounding items

Be honest about condition

If there’s a mark, scratch, or wear — photograph it clearly. Buyers appreciate honesty, and it builds trust before they even message you.

Showing a small scratch on a table instead of hiding it

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