When it comes to styling there are no set rules. Styling is a labour of love, a way to showcase your personality, your treasures and ultimately create a space that is special to you and evokes joy. Now, we know that we just said that there are no rules, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t have a few top tips to ensure you get it right...

Homes professionally styled for sale typically attract higher sale prices. From 2.5% to some agents stating even higher, up to 15%. This will cover the cost of a property styling service. Your contract is generally 6 weeks of hiring furniture and decorator items, the specialist styling to make your property look its best, and removing everything when it’s done. You can’t afford not to do this when you’re selling your home.

A little bit of greenery is one of the easiest ways to update your space without spending on décor or furniture. However, not all plants are created the same and some won’t thrive in just any space. Certain houseplants have different needs when it comes to sun and humidity. Here is our room by room plant guide to make your plant shopping a little bit easier.

Before you put your property on the market, add property styling to the advertising / sales budget. A good agent will always suggest to style your home and some won’t even list your property without it. According to the pro’s, property styling sells your home faster and is typically self-funding.

When to splurge vs when to save : decorating Decorating a new home or apartment can be expensive. Not to mention, it’s hard to have a passion for interior design but not a budget for it. I’ve learned that while there is always an expensive version of something, there’s always a dupe for ir or DIY hack. However, there are some things that are worth the splurge and other things you don’t need to spend much money on at all. We wanted to share our thoughts on where to save your dollars...

Firstly, regardless of how fabulous your furniture and possessions are, because they are yours, it is almost impossible to be objective. A professional will see the space, enhance and highlight the best features of your home and choose the pieces that appeal to a wider audience. And that, after all, is what you want, to appeal to a wider audience and sell that property! The more potential buyers that are interested in your home will create a bidding war and elevate the final sales price.

Your pillow & cushion guide for bedrooms is here! Firstly – What’s the difference, simply pillows are for sleeping and cushions for decoration. Pillows are essential and cushions are fun! It would be an expectation that pillows are on any bed but cushions are the staple when it when styling your home, and swapping them out is one of the easiest ways to update your space without major construction or breaking the bank.

It’s been a massive year with big goals achieved. Monthly install records and team growth. As we come to the end of 2022, we look back on some of our teams favourite projects.

Moving – Its gotta be in the Top 10 most stressful things in life doesn’t it?? We feel your pain with preparing for the move! We have just as a business have just completed a big move over the past month here at simple styling solutions.

With only a few weeks to go until Christmas, you may be wondering if it’s realistic to sell your home in time for the Christmas holidays. Home staging is a great strategy in assisting the home sell quickly, and timing with the festive season just around the corner will require more thought and planning than any other time in the calendar year. Our thoughts are that you can celebrate the season and still make your home attractive to potential buyers.