Take After Photos
Same angles as your before shots. You'll be amazed at the transformation. Use same lighting conditions. Share your results!
Quick Summary
15-30 minutes
$0
Easy
Priceless
Congratulations!
You've completed your kitchen refresh! From planning to painting to those final finishing touches, you've transformed your space. Now it's time to capture the results and celebrate your hard work.
Match Your Before Photos
The magic is in the comparison. Pull up your before photos and recreate each shot as closely as possible:
- Same angles: Stand in the exact same spots
- Same time of day: Match the lighting conditions
- Same height: Camera at same level as original
- Clean and styled: Counters clear, everything in place
Photo Checklist
Capture all these shots:
Wide Shots
- • Full kitchen from doorway
- • Each wall straight on
- • Corner-to-corner angles
Detail Shots
- • New hardware close-up
- • Cabinet paint finish
- • Backsplash pattern
- • New faucet
- • Under-cabinet lighting (lights on)
- • Styled countertop vignette
Photo Tips
Lighting is Everything
Natural daylight makes kitchens look their best. Turn on all your new lights too—show off that lighting upgrade! Avoid harsh midday sun that creates strong shadows.
Style Before Shooting
Add small finishing touches: fresh flowers, a bowl of fruit, a cookbook open to a beautiful page, your new plant. These lifestyle elements make photos feel warm and inviting.
Phone Camera is Fine
Modern phone cameras are excellent. Use portrait mode for detail shots. Clean your lens first! Hold steady or prop against something for sharp images.
Share Your Results
You did the work—show it off! Your transformation might inspire others:
- • Create a side-by-side before/after image
- • Share on Instagram, Pinterest, or Facebook
- • Post in home improvement communities (Reddit r/HomeImprovement)
- • Send to friends and family who doubted you could do it yourself
- • Save in a "home projects" album for future reference
What's Next?
Now that you've successfully completed a kitchen refresh, you have the skills to tackle more home projects. Consider:
- • Applying the same techniques to bathroom cabinets
- • Updating other rooms with new hardware and paint
- • Tackling that laundry room refresh
- • Sharing your knowledge with friends starting their own projects