Staging a property for Sale

As you probably know Simon and I have a Real Estate business on Sydney's Northern Beaches. While my role is mainly behind the scenes dealing with admin and client pampering I sometimes help  him with staging a property for sale when the need arises.

Recently Simon was selling a  3 bedroom duplex that was unfurnished and was looking a little cold and unloved. The 2 living areas were an odd shape and undefined and Simon could see that purchasers were having trouble visualising how they would live in these spaces.

We agreed on a budget with the owner and I began to pull together a mood board and do a floor plan to work out which furniture was needed and what lay out would work best.

As the property is near the beach,  I wanted to do a modern coastal vibe. I also wanted to stick to my "signature look" with lots of white, rattan, large prints and indoor plants as I know that works.

I wanted to stretch the budget as far as I could so I looked for inexpensive pieces from Kmart, Ikea and Fantastic Furniture to furnish the house. I added in a few accessories to soften everthing and give the property a homely feel.

Below is a few of the pieces I put together to give this duplex a beachy feel.

Below is a couple of photos of the property before. The duplex had been given a fresh coat of white paint and new carpet laid. It was a blank canvas.

I kept things fairly simple and divided the rooms into a living space and a dining space

You can see a peek of the transformation below......

(I snapped a few on my phone before I left)

I've listed my sources of the furniture and homewares below:

Sofas - Ikea

Rugs - Home on Darley

Armchairs - Kmart

Coffee Table - Ikea

Side Table - Kmart

TV Cabinets - Fantastic Furniture

Prints - Etsy - try Lila x Lola or SisiandSeb

Frames - Kmart

Baskets - Kmart

Dining Table - Fantastic Furniture

Dining Chairs - Fantastic Furniture

Artificial Plants - Adairs

I love that I can use my passion for interiors in new spaces. I love the challenge of creating a "home" from a blank canvas.

I think it's definitely easier to visualise your own furniture in a space that's already furnished as opposed to an empty property. What do you think?

Home Tour - a stylish bachelor pad near the beach

When I saw this apartment in the latest issue of Inside Out it really caught my eye. 

Simple, stylish and wonderful storage solutions for a small space. Also not only is it located in my area but Simon and I used to own a 2 bedroom apartment in the exact same street as this one.  

So many amazing memories from this time! 

This apartment definitely has a bachelor feel to it but I can also see the style translating to a family home quite easily. The blue couch, rug, natural timber pieces and round mirror is everthing I'm loving in home decor at the moment. Perfection!

Do you love it?  What is your favourite part?

Photography - Hannah Blackmore    Styling - Jillian Dinkel for Inside Out Magazine

You can read the article here

Home Tour - Bronte beach apartment. Get the look!

When I saw the work of C+ M Studio over at Once Daily Chic today I knew I had to do a post on the style of this beach apartment. There is something so fresh, relaxed and of the moment about it but it also has that classic essence that ensures the interior won't date too quickly.

Here is a peek inside this Bronte apartment -

You can see more of their projects here

To get this light airy look, white walls are a must. Natural tones, sofas in grey or worn brown leather, seagrass mats, plants, blue/green artworks, pendant lights, sheer white curtains and fresh white bathrooms.

Get the look!

1. Grey sofa

2. Sisal rug

3. Fiddle leaf fig

4. Sheer white curtains

5. Ocean artwork

6. Grey icelandic sheepskin

7. Pendant light

What do you think?

Do you like this look?

What interior style are you loving lately?