Staging your home for sale is one of the most powerful marketing strategies. Research consistently shows high returns on investment, reduced time on the market, faster sales and often at a higher value.
Your staging investment can save you money by avoiding the price reductions so many unstaged properties face after sitting on the market for too long. Here's everything you need to know about what affects the price and what to expect to pay.
What Affects the Cost of Staging?
Every property is different, and staging is a bespoke service. These are the four main factors that determine the final investment.
Size of Property
Whether staging key rooms only or a full property, the scope directly affects the furniture, accessories and time required.
Staging Type
From a staging consultation to full vacant property staging, each service has a different scope and a different price point.
Duration of Hire
Full staging packages include a minimum 8-week furniture hire period. Extensions beyond this are available at a reduced rate.
Location
Our core area is Dorset, but we work further afield. Travel and logistics to your property may affect the final price.
How Much Does It Cost?
Guide prices for our core services. Every property is individually quoted — get in touch for a tailored figure.
Staging Consultation & Advice
From £300A guided room-by-room walkthrough with expert advice, followed by a written action plan. The fastest and most accessible way to get professional staging guidance before going to market.
Photoshoot and Open Day Styling
From £600Professional styling of your property ahead of a photoshoot or open day. Every room that appears in your listing or will be seen by buyers needs to look its very best — creating the right impression both online and in person.
Full Staging
From £2,600A complete property transformation for vacant homes, covering every room with furniture, lighting and accessories to create a market-ready look that buyers can immediately connect with.
Below are guide prices for full property staging according to property size:
- 1 Bedroom House£2,600
- 2 Bedroom House£3,200
- 3 Bedroom House£3,800
- 4 Bedroom House£4,400
- 5 Bedroom or Premium HousePOA
All packages are for a minimum of 8 weeks. Extensions are charged at one third of the package price per 4 weeks. All prices are a guide only — bespoke requirements will be individually quoted.
Is Staging Worth the Cost?
A common question — and the answer is emphatically yes.
- Staged properties sell up to three times faster than empty or unstaged equivalents
- Staged homes consistently achieve higher sale prices, often significantly above unstaged comparables
- Professional staging transforms photography, driving more online views and click-throughs
- Sellers of staged properties are far less likely to face price reductions
- Staging helps buyers connect emotionally with a property, generating more viewings and more offers
The Cost of Not Staging
If a £450,000 property sits on the market and pressure builds to reduce the price, even a modest 7% reduction means losing £30,000–£40,000 to get the sale over the line.
A full staging package for the same property costs around £4,500 — and a well-staged property is far more likely to achieve the full asking price, removing the need for a reduction altogether. That's a potential saving of £25,000 or more, plus a faster sale, lower holding costs, and considerably less stress.
Staging isn't a cost. It's protection against a much bigger one.
Every property is different and every quote is tailored. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation conversation and we'll put together a package that works for your property and your budget.