We’ve been delighted to take on more virtual staging projects over the last year, and have been having fun exercising our interior design skills too.
There’s great tech for staging these days, but it’s not just about the software - we work hard to create a specific look for our staged images, with allowance for creative input from our clients and changes where necessary.
Virtual staging is a great way to add context to a room, inspiring potential buyers and renters and demonstrating how welcoming a property can look when fully furnished.
Let’s take a look at some of our latest work…
These images were virtually staged from our photography taken at a one bed flat in Balham, marketed by Credential. It’s a nicely done out flat with a neutral decor, but adding the furniture gives a much better idea of the space. Let’s take a closer look at the staged image:
We staged images of other spaces in the flat, to complete the full picture:
This was one of our favourite images as it shows how the open plan kitchen/living room can be used for living and dining, and how the furniture might be laid out to good effect.
And from the other angle, which shows the lovely dual aspect windows - nothing to do with us!
Next up is this flat in a period building on Copers Cope Road in Beckenham, marketed by Pedder New Homes. You can instantly see from this image how much the flat benefits from being virtually staged: even the beautiful large window looks far better when framed with curtains. Here’s a closer look at the finished product:
We’ve gone for a Modern Bohemian look here: plenty of hygge with warm light colours to maximise the space.
A similar but sleeker style for the kitchen/living room, with warm neutrals and plants to complement it.
And the reverse angle shows how the space can be neatly divided for separation of use.
Loft conversions arguably benefit the most from virtual staging, as there can be a tendency to assume they are restrictively small spaces due to the reduced head height. This property was shot for the lovely people at Winkworth in Tooting, after a refurb.
Staging an empty loft conversion demonstrates that this is not necessarily so - have a closer look at the furniture choices used here which make the most of the space:
Here we can see the reverse angle of the room, and the close up:
Furniture choices are based on space available so we are always giving a realistic representation of how a room can be furnished.
The rest of the property also got the virtual staging treatment with a modern deco vibe!
This is one of our favourite examples of how virtual staging can be effective: just look at the difference between the before and after shots. In a furnished property, this angle would constitute a feature shot in a photography shoot; without furniture it’s just another corner of a room, though beautifully composed.
Let’s look closer at the furniture placement:
A space defined by its proximity to a corridor has been reshaped by the placement of desk, which works really well with the inbuilt shelves adjacent.
Taking a look at the reverse angle, we can see that we’ve used a traditional look for this period property, and made it both elegant and homely.
This property is marketed by Pim Assen for Keller Williams, and is located in Barnes.
Here a bedroom is brought to life with decor chosen to blend in with the existing curtains as well as the light neutral colours of the property. Here’s a better look:
And finally we have a quirky apartment which we staged for Location Location, working around design features in the build and complementing the period.
As you can see, the space is big and bright enough to support darker furniture and a sleek look.
The existing shot of the bedroom is entirely white with a neutral carpet, giving little idea of how the space can be made into a home. Bright prints enliven the area, and we’ve gone for a quite artistic vibe. Have a closer look:
The second bedroom here is a neater vibe, so as not to detract from the large glazed doors to the Juliet balcony. We think this has more of a serene vibe, presided over by the green views!
If you’re interested in our virtual staging services, don’t hesitate to give us a call or send us an email; we’d be delighted to discuss your needs!
