March 2017

How To Stage A Kids Bedroom

By |2019-02-12T16:43:09+10:00March 13th, 2017|DIY, Home Staging Tips|

A few months back, our little family did something crazy! It was the first time I have ever felt truly stressed. We moved house. We upgraded from a cozy, three bedroom house, to a gigantic, five bedroom home, in a neighborhood two suburbs over. Not such an amazing feat? Well, we decided that the perfect time to do this was when I was 32 weeks pregnant and with an 18 month old in tow. Whilst in the haze of packing, when my toddler was not so helpfully unpacking every box I packed, I remember thinking how much harder it would be [...]

Are You Outdating Your Home?

By |2019-02-12T16:43:09+10:00March 6th, 2017|Home Improvements|

If you’re considering putting your place on the market, it’s time to stop thinking about it as your home and start thinking about it as a house to sell. Once you decide to sell, take a step back and have a good, hard look at your home's decor. Are your decor choices outdating your home? Dated touches might seem charming to you but it can turn off a potential buyer, lower your home value and make the selling process that much more difficult. What do I mean by dated touches? These include fixtures, fittings, wall and floor coverings and furniture that was first [...]

February 2017

Don’t Forget To Stage The Guestroom!

By |2019-02-12T16:43:15+10:00February 20th, 2017|DIY, Home Staging Tips|

Bedrooms are one of my favourite rooms to stage in the home. This is because all bedrooms stick to the same guidelines, they need the same furniture and they are all similar size. This makes bedrooms relatively quick and easy to stage. It is important though, to give each room the attention it deserves. You would be forgiven for dedicating a large amount of time to staging the master bedroom and de-cluttering the kids’ rooms. But bedroom 3, is just important. It’s where Nan will sleep when she babysits, it’s where the ring-ins can bunk at Christmas or possibly, a [...]

The 5 Best Home Improvements To Sell Your House

By |2019-02-12T16:43:15+10:00February 13th, 2017|Home Improvements, Selling Your Home|

If you are preparing your home for sale, there are certain improvements that are definitely worth their cost in helping to attract more buyers, sell your home faster, recoup your investment and increase the value of your home. Every seller I have met, wants top dollar for their property. Every seller I have met also asks me what they can do to get that top dollar. So, here are my top 5 home value increasing suggestions I tell my clients. 1.Increase your Curb Appeal As the saying goes, “you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression." When people [...]

Staging A Small Bedroom

By |2019-02-12T16:43:16+10:00February 6th, 2017|DIY, Home Staging Tips|

If there is a space inside the home that most people have a problem presenting well, it would be the room that isn’t quite big enough for a bedroom, but too big for a home office. A lot of houses have them. We will call it the small bedroom. We will call it this, because, as your real estate agent should tell you, this awkward space should be presented as a bedroom. Why? Because, when it comes to sale price, bedrooms equate to money. So, today, I thought we could tackle staging a small bedroom. The other day, I came [...]

January 2017

Home Staging Myths – Busted!

By |2019-02-12T16:43:16+10:00January 16th, 2017|Home Staging General Interest|

Since becoming involved in the design industry, I have been amazed by some of the misconceptions people have when it comes to home staging. Home staging was introduced into the Australian real estate market around 20 years ago, but despite the impact it can have on a sale, some sellers remain skeptical. Today, I'm going to set the record straight and debunk the most common home staging misconceptions I have heard my clients mention. By overcoming these myths, hopefully you can see the value in home staging. Myth # 1 - Home Staging is for the Luxury Home Market. Fact - [...]

December 2016

The Staged Bed

By |2019-02-12T16:43:19+10:00December 26th, 2016|DIY, Home Staging Tips|

I have told you before that bedrooms are my favourite room to stage. The reason I like them is because there are "rules" that come with staging a bedroom. A bed, with two matching bedside tables and two matching lamps, a piece of art work and if space permits, a dresser, desk or sitting chair. These rooms are so simple and yet, when done right, they can be one of the best transformed rooms in a home. But, for this to be true, you must stage your bed like a professional! Think of the beds [...]

What is Home Staging?

By |2019-02-12T16:43:20+10:00December 12th, 2016|Home Staging General Interest|

Are you selling your home? Has your real estate agent recommended staging your house? Are you wondering what they meant? You would not be the only seller who hasn't heard of home staging, but this clever concept, born in the United States, has been taking the Australian property market by storm. BEFORE AFTER - Photos: Crib Creative It's a no-brainer, that to gain an edge in the current market, you must be priced right and look better than the competition. Now, being priced right is a conversation between you and your agent, but looking better is where [...]

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