Every house has the potential to inspire but sometimes they just need a helping hand. And that’s where we come in, professional designers who stage with the home and location at the heart of our styling.
In Appreciation of Architecture
We’ve all been inside one…a home staged unsympathetically to the era and style of the architecture. It’s confronting and it’s jarring, at odds with the layout, the features, and the inherent allure of the house itself.
One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to styling a home. Instead, an appreciation of architecture and an innate ability to read the room and dress it appropriately is key to successful staging.
As professional interior designers, our homes are styled in sympathy with the house. We’ll embrace heritage architecture and incorporate a modern spin. Mid-century modern will adopt an emphasis on clean lines and simplified form. And when ‘less is more’, our contemporary minimalism will be a lesson in uncluttered monochromatic simplicity!
When Location Counts
Architecture isn’t the only thing we consider when staging a home for sale. Location counts and we have the resources to complement the setting.
A coastal setting might suit sophisticated beachy vibes, a Hamptons makeover of laidback luxury, while a rural home could take on a modern farmhouse or cottagecore aesthetic. Likewise, a city apartment, often spatially challenged, might get the New York loft treatment!
The key, of course, is to work with both location and architectural style, highlighting the very best the property offers.
Playing with Light and Colour
Every now and then, stagers are hit with a curly room, maybe one with very little natural light or painted an eye-popping colour of dubious taste.
However, rather than reaching for a pot of paint, we love a good challenge and back ourselves to turn even the most confronting room into an inviting space. Applying the principals of interior design, we know when and how to break the ‘rules’. Balancing light levels and playing with colour, our solutions-based staging enhances the entire home. Curated and styled, our properties aren’t just furnished; they’re an inspiring and emotional connection with the home.
Of course, there are little trickeries we know how to apply. Using a limited colour palette, mixing reflective surfaces with earthy texture can elevate any interior. Likewise, thoughtful placement of appropriate table lamps always up the style stakes. The right mirrors bounce light around a space, while colour repetition can bring out the best in a room. Depending on the individual home, we can turn a challenging space into a cosy nook, a kaleidoscope of colour, or a calming oasis.
For considered and professional staging that styles to the home, The Finishing Touches are expert home stagers, capturing the essence of the home and helping buyers fall in love fast.