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Pricing & Payment
How much does home staging cost? Every home is different, but here are ballpark figures (incl. GST):
- 1 bed unit – from $3,900
- 2 bed unit – from $4,100
- 3 bed unit – from $4,300
- 4 bed, 1 living – from $4,700
- 4 bed, 2 living – from $5,700
- 5 bed, 2 living – from $6,100
- 5 bed, 3 living – from $8,500
These figures include the full home: bedrooms, living areas, dining, plus the styling touches that pull it all together – accessories, artwork, rugs, lighting, kitchen and bathroom finishes where they help. You’re getting the whole property campaign-ready, not just the main rooms.
Pricing covers furniture hire, full styling, delivery, setup and pack-up, and an 8-week hire period (4 weeks paid + 4 weeks free). Our minimum starts at $3,900 for a vacant property, or $4,100 for an integrated stage where you’re still living in the home.
Do you work with budgets? Yes. We’ll show you the full stage first, then scale back if needed. Options include Integrated Styling (using some of your furniture, from $4,100) or Partial Styling (just the most important rooms).
What payment options are available?
- Stage Now, Pay Later – 20% upfront, balance within 30 days of install.
- Upfront payment – pay in full and receive a 5% discount.
Is staging worth it? Almost always yes – and the clearest way to think about it is what a stalled campaign costs.
When a campaign stalls and a price reduction becomes necessary, that cost almost always dwarfs what staging would have cost. On a home priced at $1,000,000, a 2-3% reduction is $20,000 to $30,000. A full stage for the same property is typically $4,700 to $5,700.
It matters less when the property already presents exceptionally well, or when land value so dominates the sale that buyer presentation barely moves the needle. If either of those is you, we’ll tell you honestly in the consultation.
Are staging costs tax deductible? Yes, if the property is an investment. It’s usually treated as a marketing expense. Check with your accountant for advice specific to your situation.
I got a cheaper quote elsewhere – why pick Foxy? As with most things, cheaper doesn’t mean better. Before you decide, it’s worth comparing what’s actually included. Four things to check, and you can do all of them in about ten minutes.
- What’s actually in their warehouse. Nobody asks this and it’s the one that matters most. We’ve styled more than 8,000 homes and we hold $12 million of our own furniture across two warehouses. You’re choosing from all of it, not from whatever’s left after the week’s jobs have gone out. Ask a smaller company what happens if the pieces your stylist picked are already sitting in someone else’s house that week.
- Can they actually make your date. We comfortably run more than 10 installs a day, with eight trucks and our own crews. Ask what happens if your photography moves forward three days. We can move things around because every truck and every person is ours. A company hiring furniture and booking third-party logistics is waiting on two other businesses to have a spare day.
- What happens if something needs changing. If we got something wrong, we fix it and there’s no charge. If you’d like something different to what was quoted, we’ll do that too, and there may be a fee. Either way it’s possible because the furniture, the warehouse and the driver are all ours. A company that hired the pieces in has to go back to the hire company, rebook a third-party truck, and hope the alternative is still available.
- How much furniture, and which rooms. Two quotes on the same house are often quoting completely different amounts, and that’s usually most of the gap. Ask for a room-by-room list, not just a total. If one styles four rooms and the other styles seven, you’re not comparing the same job.
Foxy is mid-range on price. We’re not the cheapest, and if after those four questions the other quote still looks better, take it. We’d rather that than you feeling talked into something.
Results & Reassurance
Does staging really work? Yes. Staged homes stand out online, photograph better, and help buyers imagine living there. That leads to more foot traffic and more competition.
After staging over 8,000 homes across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, here’s what we see again and again: when buyers clearly understand a home, they engage with it earlier in the campaign.
If you’d prefer to hear it from sellers directly, you can read 320+ detailed reviews on our Google profile.
Does staging work in a slow market – or only when things are already selling? It works in both – but the reason differs.
In a strong market, staging helps you capitalise on buyer competition and achieve a stronger result. In a slower market, staging becomes even more important – because buyers have more choice, and anything that creates doubt or friction gives them a reason to move on. A well-presented home holds its position when others are sitting.
The benefit also shifts depending on conditions. Right now, the strongest case for staging is the price you achieve, not just how quickly you sell. Staged homes attract buyers who are ready to make strong offers – rather than those looking for a reason to negotiate down.
My home has been sitting on the market for a few weeks without offers. Can staging help? It can – and it’s one of the most common situations we’re called into.
When a property sits without offers, buyers start to assume something’s wrong with it. That assumption is hard to shake. Re-staging gives the campaign a genuine reset – new photos, refreshed presentation, and a reason for agents to reactivate interest.
That said, we’ll always give you an honest read. If there are other factors at play – price, location, the broader market – we’ll say so. Staging can’t fix everything. But if presentation is part of the problem, it’s usually the fastest thing you can change.
My house is already nicely furnished. Do I still need staging? Maybe not a full stage – but it’s still worth the conversation.
What makes a home feel great to live in is different to what makes a buyer fall in love with it in the first six seconds. Your furniture might be lovely, but it’s arranged for how you use the space – not for how a buyer needs to read it.
We’ve walked into beautifully furnished homes that just weren’t showing well. Sometimes it’s layout. Sometimes it’s removing pieces that are blocking sightlines. Sometimes it’s the lifestyle accessories – the things that help a buyer picture themselves there rather than the current owners.
A quick consult can tell you exactly which category you’re in. If you genuinely don’t need us, we’ll tell you that too.
Does staging work for units and smaller properties – or mainly larger homes? Smaller properties often see the strongest return on investment.
A 2-bedroom unit costs less to stage than a 5-bedroom home, but the lift in buyer interest is proportional. And in the first-home-buyer market – where most units sit – buyers are often making one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives for the first time. Clear, confident presentation does a lot of heavy lifting when buyers are emotionally unsure.
There’s also an expectation that larger, more expensive homes will be staged. In the unit market, a well-staged property genuinely stands out. That’s an advantage worth using.
What if I don’t like the style? If we got something wrong, we fix it and there’s no charge. A piece that turns up faulty or dirty, something we quoted and didn’t deliver, a sofa we measured wrong that doesn’t suit the room, a space we’ve overcrowded. We send a truck back.
If you’d like something different to what was quoted, we’ll do that too. A room that feels too sparse, a colour you’ve decided against, something extra you’d like added. That usually has a fee attached, because it’s a second job rather than a correction, and it’s more likely to if it’s a while after install day.
We’re not precious about the design. We just won’t pretend the second truck is free.
Worth knowing that staging isn’t built around personal taste – it’s built around broad buyer appeal. Your stylist will sometimes recommend something you wouldn’t choose for yourself, and that’s deliberate.
Does staging hide problems with the property? It’s a fair question – and the honest answer is: we help buyers focus on what’s great, not paper over what’s not.
If there’s a mark on the carpet, we might put a rug down. If there’s a scuff on a wall, we might be more deliberate with where the artwork goes. We’re drawing the eye where we want it to go – and that’s legitimate presentation, not deception.
What we don’t do is conceal anything that would affect a buyer’s decision or that an agent is legally required to disclose. And there are things we simply can’t cover – if damage is too significant, we’ll tell you before we start.
The goal is for a buyer to fall in love with the home first, then negotiate from a place of wanting it. That’s a very different conversation for everyone involved.
Can’t I just use virtual staging instead? Virtual staging has its place – but it only works in one moment: when someone’s scrolling through realestate.com.au.
The problem is, what a buyer sees online has to match what they walk into. If it doesn’t, you’ve lost them before you’ve even started. Virtually styled listing photos can bring people through the door – but if the physical reality doesn’t match, the emotional connection is gone before your agent can do anything with it.
Physical staging works twice – online and in person. That’s what moves buyers from interest to offer.
The one situation where virtual styling genuinely makes sense is a tenanted property where physical staging isn’t possible. In that case, it’s better than nothing. For most sellers, it’s not a like-for-like swap.
Getting Started
Want a quick overview of how it all works?
Watch our short video – “Your Home Staging Journey, Explained” – to see what happens from your first call through to install day. Watch here →
What is home staging exactly? Staging is the process of furnishing and presenting a property specifically to appeal to buyers – not to reflect the owner’s taste, but to help the broadest possible range of buyers instantly understand and connect with the space.
It’s not interior design. Interior design creates a home that reflects the person living in it. Staging creates a home that appeals to the person who might buy it. The goals are different, and so is the approach.
In practice, it means bringing in furniture, artwork, rugs, lighting, and accessories – either into a vacant property that needs everything, or into an occupied home where the stylist works with some existing pieces and adds to them. The goal isn’t to make the home look “staged.” The goal is to make buyers feel something when they walk in.
How do I get a quote? It all starts with our admin team. They’ll answer your first questions – things like pricing, turnaround times, and hire periods. From there, we can get your quote in one of two ways (both free of charge):
- In-person consultation – one of our stylists meets you at the property to gather details and answer questions. Book a consultation here.
- Quote from property info – if you’ve already got the details we need, we can prepare a quote straight away. A floorplan is ideal, and a quick video walkthrough is often helpful too. Get an online quote here.
To prepare your quote accurately, we’ll ask for:
- Number of bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas, and outdoor/entertaining spaces
- Property address
- Photography date and time (so we finish before the shoot)
- Any tricky access (steep driveways, rooftop units, narrow stairs/doors)
- A floorplan, if you have one
Either way, the end result is the same: a detailed, obligation-free quote in your inbox within 24 hours (Monday to Friday).
What happens at the consultation? One of our stylists meets you at the property. They’ll walk the home with you, talk through what staging would look like, answer your questions, and gather what we need to build an accurate quote. You’ll have a clear plan and a full quote back within 24 hours.
What’s included in the quote? We want you to know exactly what you’re getting. Your quote will include:
- Presentation objectives – what we’re aiming to achieve
- Action checklist – furniture per room and any instructions (what stays, what goes)
- Pricing – with flexible payment options
What staging options are available? We’ve got three main approaches:
- Full Stage – the home is empty, so we bring everything.
- Integrated Stage – we keep some of your furniture and layer in ours. You keep living comfortably, the home looks great for photography and open homes.
- Partial Stage – we target only key rooms. For partials, we’ll need extra info like a walkthrough video showing what you’d like us to work with.
What’s the next step if I go ahead? Our team will be in touch with you or your agent to confirm timing for install. Most sellers line this up with photography day so everything is fresh and photo-ready.
Living in a Staged Home
Can I live in my home once it’s staged? Yes. This is called Integrated Styling. We’ll blend your furniture with ours so you can keep living comfortably.
Our furniture is insured for fire and theft, and you can use it like your own (yes, even the beds). The only thing not covered is accidental or pet damage – so we’ll have an honest chat upfront.
What about linen? We provide fresh linen and you get to keep it after the sale. It’s chosen to stay looking good throughout your campaign.
What if I have pets? Pets aren’t a dealbreaker, but some items (like rugs and sofas) can be vulnerable. We’ll talk through your situation honestly so there are no surprises.
What if I accidentally damage something? Please let us know as soon as possible. Depending on the damage, repair or replacement costs may be passed on.
Logistics
What happens on install day? Our team of stylists and logistics crew arrive with trucks of furniture and accessories.
- Typically 1-2 stylists and 2-3 logistics team members on site
- Trucks are on site for 45 minutes to just over an hour
- Stylists stay another 2-3 hours finishing the setup
- For safety, we ask clients to head out during setup – most go for breakfast and come back for the reveal
- You’ll get an update and sneak-peek photos from your lead stylist once everything is complete
Do I need to be there? No. We suggest heading out during install, but you’re welcome to stay if you’d like.
How long is the hire period? 8 weeks total (4 weeks paid + 4 weeks free). Staging stays in place right through valuation, building and pest, and final inspections.
How quickly can you turn it around? Fast – and we’ve built the business around being able to. We comfortably run more than 10 installs a day, with our own furniture, eight trucks, and 55+ people in-house. That means we don’t wait on anyone else when your campaign needs to move.
We’ll confirm exact timelines in your quote based on your campaign schedule, and we typically line installs up with photography day so everything is fresh and photo-ready.
What if my house sells early? Pop the champagne. There’s no refund, as most of the cost covers the styling service, not just hire time. Once it’s unconditional, we’ll arrange pickup.
What if my house doesn’t sell within the hire period? You can extend your hire (rates are in your T&Cs).
What happens at pack-up? Pack-up works much like install:
- 1-2 stylists and 2-3 logistics team members
- Usually 45-60 minutes on site
- Timing coordinated with you or your agent, especially if you’re living in the property
Should I clean before or after staging? Before. We’re the final touch – so get cleaning, repairs, or painting sorted first. We’ll leave everything photo-ready.
Practical
Where are you located? Our warehouse is in Acacia Ridge, Brisbane. We service Greater Brisbane and the Gold Coast. If you need your home staged on the Sunshine Coast, we highly recommend Blink Living.
What about my furniture – do you also do removals? We don’t move or store your furniture ourselves, but we work with trusted removal and storage partners and are happy to recommend them if you need a hand.
Still have questions?
We’ve got you covered – our short video “Your Home Staging Journey, Explained” walks you through the whole process step-by-step, from quote to sold. Watch here →
Or call us on 0428 865 522 or email hello@foxyhomestaging.com.au