Guide
How to plan a room redesign from a photo
Redesigning a room is easier when you can see the result first. These five steps take you from a photo of your room as it is today to a plan and a shopping list from UK shops.
1. Photograph the room from several angles
Take one photo from each corner or doorway in good daylight. Several angles show the walls, windows and furniture that a single shot misses, and Rulo designs keeps every photo of the room in sync when you make changes.
2. Describe the feel, not just the furniture
Start broad — “country vibe” or “Scandi calm” — then get specific, such as “navy walls and a white linen sofa”. Seeing your own room restyled helps you decide what you actually like before you spend anything.
3. Try colours on individual pieces
Tap the sofa, curtains or walls and try a few shades side by side. Saving each version means you can compare options and go back to an earlier one.
4. Check the space with a floor plan
Enter your room measurements, or let Rulo estimate them, to see a top-down plan with the main furniture. Estimates from photos are approximate, so measure with a tape before ordering large pieces.
5. Set a budget and shop similar pieces
Choose a low, medium or high budget to see similar products and shops that fit it — from IKEA and Dunelm to John Lewis, Loaf and OKA. Matches are similar pieces, not exact copies, so check sizes and colours on the retailer's page.
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