7 interior staging hacks for putting together a show home
Dressing show homes is a big part of an interior stagers job. Working with developers to create an aspirational space that potential homeowners can see themselves living in.
Here are 7 interior staging hacks for putting together a successful show home scheme.
1. Statement lighting choices
Try not to shy away from lighting when coming up with a scheme for a modern show home. Use lighting as another show stopping feature that will pleasantly surprise potential homeowners.
A statement curved floor lamp frames a living room space perfectly as it elegantly arches over a sofa.
When it comes to pendant lighting, choose stylish designs that feel ‘of the moment’ and that will inspire homeowners to get creative in their own spaces.
2. Lay a beautiful table
Placing furniture in certain areas can only go so far. In order for viewers and potential homeowners to envision themselves living functionally within a space, it’s important to dress that space accordingly.
Choose a certain colour scheme or vibe you’d like to create with your tablescape and run with it. Don’t go half hearted with one plate and a set of cutlery. Make a statement with trendy placemats, plates, cutlery and linen napkins.
Don’t forget the glasses! Choose a stylish style of wine glass to provoke images of a sophisticated dinner party.
Finally, use a vase filled with either dried of fresh flowers as a centrepiece for your table.
3. Make the most out of a kitchen space
New build homes often boast an open plan living space that can be used in a multitude of ways. The job of an interior stager is to inspire potential homeowners to see how they can best use the square footage of a space.
Make the most out of a large kitchen by squeezing in a dining table. Circular tables work well as they don’t pose the problem of awkward corners. Presenting viewers with a place that they can imagine themselves sitting down and eating dinner with their loved ones is a real bonus.
4. Create an inspiring home office
The way we work has changed in recent years with homeowners wanting a dedicated working from home space.
A great tip is to create a zoned off desk space, whether or not you are presented with a room that has specifically been designed to be used as an office.
Dress a desk with colourful artwork and accessories, add a cushion for comfort and make the space feel alive with plants.
5. Put together areas of interest
Avoid leaving empty spaces in rooms and instead accessorise them to add visual interest. For example, if there’s an empty corner in a bedroom, create a little reading nook that potential buyers can visualise themselves cosying up in of an evening.
Use a colourful accent chair to pick out a key colour that is present in the rest of the bedroom scheme and try and find a matching pouffe. Use a side table to frame the space and to display a selection of books and a mug - the perfect vessel for a hot cuppa!
6. Choose aspirational colours
More often than not, potential buyers can sometimes struggle to visualise a space and how they will be able to make it their own if they do go ahead with a new build purchase.
Choosing colours that feel bright, colourful and inviting is very important. This bedroom scheme for example boasts an intricate wallpaper design inspired by the wonderful views that this property has and we accessorised it with pops of green and coral.
7. Attractive bathroom accessories
Bathrooms can sometimes feel quite sterile, especially if they have a white or neutral colour palette. Staging a bathroom truly brings it to life by using luxurious accessories to give it a spa-like feel.
Display a basket full to the brim of stylish looking bathroom products and use patterned towels to add interest. You may not immediately think to add artwork to a bathroom but an oversized print in a black frame can truly bring it to life.
