By Maria Stokes A new year brings a rush of serious buyers across the Midlands. If you have an empty home, you can be on the market and attracting strong offers within days, not weeks.   This 7‑day plan shows you how to take a cold, vacant property to warm, camera‑ready and live on the portals by next week. It mirrors our full House of Arden staging process and prioritises speed, professional visuals, and buyer psychology so you hit the market confident and ready. What ‘fast’

By Maria Stokes If you’ve ever wondered whether home staging is really worth the money, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions UK sellers ask — right up there with “Should we repaint?”  and “Do buyers really care about cushions and lighting?”. Spoiler alert: yes… but probably not in the way you think. Home staging isn’t about making your house look pretty for Instagram. It’s about positioning your home so buyers feel something the moment they walk through t

By Maria Stokes When you walk into a beautifully staged home, there’s usually this instant little exhale your brain does. You know the one — shoulders relax, jaw unclenches, and for a split second you think, “I could absolutely live here.”.  That moment is magic… and it’s also exactly what helps homes sell faster. And if you’re wondering how to bottle that magic?One Scandinavian word does the heavy lifting: Hygge . Hygge (pronounced ‘hoo-gah’) is basically the Danish art of c

By Maria Stokes Empty bedrooms might be blank canvases, but they don’t exactly tug at buyers’ heartstrings. In fact, an empty space often feels cold, echoey, and smaller than it really is — not exactly the vibe that makes someone fall in love at first sight. That’s why staging is the secret weapon when it comes to selling an empty home. A beautifully styled bedroom helps buyers imagine how it feels  to live there — calm, comfortable, and just a little bit luxurious. At House

By Maria Stokes When it comes to selling your home, the living room is one of the most important spaces to stage. It’s the heart of the...

By Maria Stokes Let’s be honest — not every room is blessed with spacious proportions. Whether it’s a boxy spare bedroom, a narrow...

By Maria Stokes So, you’ve got an empty house to sell – it could be a new build, refurb project or an ex-rental —and the property market...

By Maria Stokes You’d think an empty house would make it easier for buyers to picture themselves living there, right? No clutter, no...

By Maria Stokes Let’s face it—empty homes can feel a bit… well, lifeless. No matter how pristine the walls are or how freshly the carpets...

By Maria Stokes An empty house for sale can sometimes feel like a bit of a mystery to buyers – ‘Has it been sitting for ages?’, ‘Is...

By Maria Stokes …and how to make sure your home delivers at first glance When a potential buyer walks into your home (or scrolls past it...

By Maria Stokes If you’ve ever scrolled through property listings and wondered why some homes seem to attract all the attention while...

By Maria Stokes Staging an empty home is a bit like cooking a gourmet meal—it takes the right ingredients, careful preparation, and a...

By Maria Stokes When it comes to selling property, every decision matters. From setting the right asking price to selecting the best...

By Maria Stokes When it comes to selling a home , staging is always a good idea, but it becomes essential  when you're dealing with an...

Written by Maria Stokes When it comes to buying a home, people shop with their hearts as much as their heads. They don’t just look at...

Written by Maria Stokes When selling an empty property, the process can feel a bit trickier. While lived-in homes may benefit from...

By Maria Stokes As a professional home staging company , one of the questions we receive is, “Do you offer virtual staging?” It’s a fair...

By Maria Stokes Home staging isn’t just about making the house look pretty; it’s a powerful marketing tool that can significantly enhance...

By Maria Stokes Selling a home can be a daunting and often lengthy process, but one proven strategy to expedite this process is home...