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...