Stand as far back as possible.

When taking the picture, tap the screen to focus on a dark area in the room (this increases the amount of internal light the lens lets in).

If you see things you like, send us those images too!

Tell us any colours you envisage for the space.

If you can't, tell us colours you don't like!

Try choosing an item in the room that sparks joy and borrow its colour palette.

What colour is the natural light? A compass will tell you the direction of the sunlight that comes into the room.

Man-made fibres tend to be sleek and crease-resistant.

Natural fibres can give a chunkier, more rustic look.

For special items, consider using some embroidery, or an elaborate weave for a more modern feel (eg Bouclé).

From a photo we can work out quantities and thusly a price per metre.

If you have a rough budget, we know what brands to look at to meet that price point.

We don't restrict the initial search by price, because if you find something you like then we can look for a cheaper alternative.