A few clear photographs can explain a room more effectively than a long description. They show the relationship between the proposed furniture, nearby doors and the places your cat already chooses. Pair them with written measurements: photographs provide context, but they cannot confirm size on their own.
Start with one wide room view
Photograph the intended area from far enough back to include the floor, walls and nearby furniture. Use ordinary lighting and avoid filters. Keep vertical lines as straight as you reasonably can; a dramatic wide-angle view can make a corner appear larger than it is. Add a short caption saying where you imagine the new piece, rather than leaving the designer to guess.
Show the practical edges
Take closer views of skirting boards, sockets, radiator positions and any ceiling slope near the proposed footprint. Open a nearby door or drawer for a second photograph so its movement is visible. Include the cat's likely approach. These are not flaws to hide: they are the details that help a proposed arrangement reflect the room you actually use.
Add the delivery route separately
If access is narrow, photograph the entrance, important turns and stairs from both directions. Record dimensions alongside the relevant image. Do not include keys, alarm information or personal paperwork. A photograph of a staircase cannot establish whether a large assembled component will pass through it; the component dimensions and delivery arrangements still need checking.
Show habits without staging the cat
A photograph of your cat resting naturally can illustrate a preferred shape or location. A brief note about where they scratch or how they move between levels may be more useful than trying to pose them. Do not place them on an unsuitable ledge or encourage a jump just to make a reference image. If you do not have a photograph, a straightforward written description is enough to begin.
Label inspiration by the detail you like
When linking a design such as the Castle Collection, say which aspect interests you: the overall character, an enclosed resting area or the relationship between platforms. State what you would like to change. A photograph is a design starting point, not a promise that every pictured accessory, dimension or finish will be included.
Keep the pack easy to review
Name files simply, such as room-wide, corner-left and entrance-turn. Add one short document linking each photograph to its measurements and questions. Send only the images needed to explain the project. The final quote should still confirm dimensions, finishes, included features and delivery arrangements in writing.
Gather your reference pack and contact Giant Paws, or explore the bespoke collection to choose a starting point.
