A home is the place where you first turned the key, where boxes stood in the hallway for weeks, and where you made memories for years. That is why more and more people want to capture their home in a drawing.
Having a house portrait made from a photo is easier than it sounds. All you need is a good photo of the front facade. Below you will read what a house portrait is, which photo works best, and how you can design your own house drawing in a few minutes.
What is a house portrait?
A house portrait is a drawing of a house, made based on a photo. It is usually the front facade, with the details that make the house recognizable: the front door, the window frames, or the tree in the front garden. You can add an address, a street name, or the date of the key handover underneath. This makes it more than just a picture of a building. It becomes a memory of a period in your life.
Who do you have a house portrait made for?
The most well-known occasion is a housewarming, especially for a first home. But a house portrait also suits the parents' home being sold, grandparents' house, or saying goodbye to the place where your children grew up. Also as a gift to yourself, after years of saving for your own home, it will find a permanent place on the wall.
How to have a house portrait made in 4 steps
Step 1. Choose the right photo
Use a color photo taken straight from the front, in daylight. Make sure the entire house is in the picture, including the roof. It is better to avoid cars or containers in front of the facade. Want to surprise someone? A photo you already have, for example from the day of the key handover, is often a great starting point.
Step 2. Choose your style
You can choose between two drawing styles that are unique to Personal Prints. Watercolor is soft and in color. This style suits a warm or classic interior. Pencil sketch is black and white and realistic with fine shading. This style suits a modern or minimalist interior well.
Step 3. Make it personal
Add the address, the street name, your last name, or the date of the key handover under the drawing. Then choose portrait or landscape. Landscape works well for a wide house or semi-detached house. Portrait suits a narrow or tall house better.
Step 4. View the result and order
After uploading, you will see the drawing directly on your screen. What you see is what you get, so a proof print is not necessary. Choose A4 or 30x40 cm, with or without a frame. Every design is personally checked before it is printed. If a photo is not sharp enough, I will contact you. Within 1 to 3 business days, the house portrait will be delivered to your home, wrapped as a gift.
Hire an illustrator or a portrait with immediate results?
You can also have a house portrait made by an illustrator who draws by hand on paper. You usually have to wait several weeks for that and you pay more, because hours of manual work are involved. You also only see the result when the drawing is finished.
A portrait with immediate results works the other way around. You see the drawing immediately and have it delivered within a few days, from €29.95. Is the housewarming or move already just around the corner? Then that is often the practical choice.
Frequently asked questions about having a house portrait made
How much does it cost to have a house portrait made?
A house portrait costs €29.95 for A4 and €37.95 for 30x40 cm. If you choose a poster with a frame, the framing service is free.
Which photo do I need?
A sharp color photo of the front facade, straight from the front and in daylight, with the entire house in the picture.
Can I also have an apartment or farmhouse drawn?
Yes. That can also be done for an apartment complex, a farmhouse, or your grandparents' house, as long as the facade is well in view.
Can I also have a portrait of our family in front of the house made?
Yes, that is possible. Email a photo of the house and a photo of the people who need to be in it, for example your family, to info@personalprints.nl. I will combine them into one portrait.
How quickly will I receive a house portrait?
Within 1 to 3 business days after your order.
Is a house portrait a good housewarming gift?
Yes. It is a personal gift that will find a permanent place in the new home. You can find more ideas in Original housewarming gift: 5 tips.