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March 2021

Styling an Older House for Sale | Worth it or Not?

By |2021-03-24T16:17:33+10:00March 24th, 2021|Home Staging Tips|

If you have an older style home and you are pondering whether you should have it professionally staged before putting it on the market, read on - this article is perfect for you. Let’s address this very common misconception that styling a house for sale is only for the ‘pretty’ properties. Yes, when the house has a beautiful, high-end, contemporary architecture - staging is the cherry on top. It completes the look and contributes to the overall, aesthetically pleasing finish. --- The houses that benefit the most from engaging professional home staging services are the older style, well-loved properties. [...]

Foxy First Class | All You Need to Know

By |2021-03-23T16:21:10+10:00March 23rd, 2021|Home Staging General Interest|

Aaaand the secret is finally out, whew! To give you a glance behind the scenes, we’ve spent the last few months preparing and perfecting something very special, something we knew would shake up the Brisbane Real Estate market and help even more people with selling their home. We’ve been keeping this pretty low-key, until none of us could think of any other ways to make it even better than it already is. And thus… Foxy First Class was introduced to the world! What is Foxy First Class? It’s our premium home-staging package offering a [...]

How to Style Homes Using Monochrome Colour Palette

By |2021-05-12T13:45:29+10:00March 12th, 2021|Colour Inspiration, Home Staging Tips|

When it comes to staging homes for sale, the first choice our Stylists have to make is decide which theme, style and colour palette are they bringing into the house. This can be a tough decision, as there are numerous different factors they must take into consideration - like buyers’ demographics, architecture of the house, what stock is available, and the list goes on. (Full article on ‘How to choose the right style’ HERE). Sometimes, there is a simple solution to bypass the lengthy, colour-matching process…. choosing the Monochrome Style! What is Monochrome? The term monochrome colour [...]

Consistency – the Most Underrated Principle of Business Success

By |2021-03-11T14:58:18+10:00March 11th, 2021|Business of Staging|

During our four years in business, we have witnessed the launch of several new Home Staging companies, not just here in Brisbane but Australia-wide. --- A few have taken off relatively quickly, but many struggled to either gain traction, or grow beyond a certain point. Watching them from the side lines while growing our own business has put us in a position, where we could look at the situation objectively and distinguish why some companies succeed and some struggle. All the businesses that struggled to gain traction or growth seemed to have one trait in common… a habit of [...]

minimalist style. | from the perspective of a Home Stager

By |2021-05-12T13:19:45+10:00March 6th, 2021|Home Staging Tips|

Minimalism is more than just an art movement. It expands beyond home design and transfers into a lifestyle. A lifestyle we all strive for but find generally difficult to achieve and/or maintain, especially in a busy household. --- A minimalist design consists of a lot of features that go hand-in-hand with the basic rules of Home Staging. Things like uncluttering, making small spaces appear larger and creating perception of the ideal lifestyle – all of which are congruent with the main principles of styling properties for sale. What We Love About Minimalism: It [...]

The Start & Growth of the Home-Staging Industry in Australia

By |2021-03-04T13:02:04+10:00March 4th, 2021|Business of Staging|

The process of selling a home is ever-changing. As technology has developed and the population grown, the real estate market has become progressively more competitive. This has led to the pursuit of discovering new & innovative marketing strategies for selling properties. These days, one of the most effective techniques to sell your home faster and for a higher price is having your house styled professionally by a Home Staging company. In Melbourne and Sydney, the concept of staging has now become an ingrained, non-negotiable part of the selling process, and Brisbane is also heading in that same direction. [...]

February 2021

How to Style Shelves | 5 Tips for the Perfect Home Staging Result

By |2021-02-26T12:45:20+10:00February 26th, 2021|DIY, Home Staging Tips|

Maybe I’m just curious, maybe it’s the booklover in me – but I absolutely LOVE looking at all the various items people display on their bookshelves. In a way I see it as a summary of their life’s journey so far… all the books they have read, random beautiful things they’ve picked up over the years, photographic memories, trophies, etc. As years go by, the shelf reflects a charming accumulation of keepsakes, until it’s time to sell the house. In pursuit of trying to make it look presentable to the market, people realise that their shelves look nothing like [...]

What Is the Big Secret? | Mystery of the Home Staging Industry

By |2021-04-07T15:27:09+10:00February 24th, 2021|Business of Staging|

Hello Foxy Readers, Eva here. I have recently sat down with Phoebe & Jake to discuss the rise of the Home Staging industry in Australia and how we navigated through the ups and downs over the last few years. As the conversation developed, I noticed one specific topic that kept coming up and, quite frankly, I think it’s time we address this potentially controversial subject first and foremost. A quick note from me before you continue reading: I wanted to keep this blog post as real & genuine as possible, which is why I’ve kept it in an interview [...]

5 Tips for Styling a Duplex

By |2021-02-19T14:10:42+10:00February 19th, 2021|Home Staging Tips|

5 Tips for Styling a Duplex What is a duplex? A duplex is a building containing two homes that share a common central wall. These homes are two entirely separate entities with their own entrances. --- In our experience, duplexes tend to attract attention of various buyers with diverse backgrounds. Investors want to take advantage of the double rental income generated from one asset, first-home buyers like them for the attractive price (which is much lower than the price of a detached house) and families appreciate the opportunity to create a separate living space for other family members, who [...]

How to Hang Artwork | Think Outside the Fox Episode 4

By |2021-02-11T12:35:15+10:00February 11th, 2021|Home Staging Tips, Think Outside The Fox, Uncategorized|

How to Hang Artwork Art is one of the most powerful decorating tools. It provides an instant colour palette, sets the mood and tone of the room and brings depth, dimension, and texture. In our industry of staging homes for sale, artwork can be a huge influence on the value of the property. High-end, good quality framed art will be automatically associated with luxurious, high-end homes, raising the perceived worth of the house. --- “But I don’t want any holes in my walls…” … is one of the most common reservations of our clients. And we get it. [...]

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