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Home staging: preparing your interior for sale

This article is also available in French: Le home staging : préparer son intérieur pour la vente

28/04/2026 · 1 min read · By the Designix team
Home staging: preparing your interior for sale

Home staging involves preparing your property to appeal to potential buyers. By neutralizing personal tastes and highlighting the space's best features, you speed up the sale and often secure a better price.

Neutral and clean interior ready for sale

Radical decluttering

Remove a third of your furniture and belongings. The goal is for the buyer to envision themselves in the space, not to tour your personal museum. The less clutter there is, the larger the rooms appear.

Depersonalize without stripping away character

Remove personal photos and overly specific items. However, keep some neutral decor: candles, plants, coffee table books. The objective is a welcoming yet neutral interior.

Enhance the light

Clean the windows, open the curtains, and turn on all the lights during viewings. Replace worn-out bulbs and harmonize color temperatures. A bright interior sells faster.

Neat and welcoming entrance for viewings

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Invest in one or two Designix lighting fixtures: a beautiful pendant light in the living room is enough to give the property a premium feel.

Staged living room with neutral, bright decor

Frequently asked questions

What is the budget for home staging?

Expect to spend 0.5% to 2% of the selling price. For a property at 300,000 euros: 1,500 to 6,000 euros. The investment is recouped through a faster sale and a higher price.

Can I do home staging myself?

Yes, by following the basics: decluttering, depersonalizing, deep cleaning, and improving lighting. For high-end properties, a professional makes all the difference.

How much time can I save with home staging?

On average, a staged property sells 2 to 3 times faster than a non-staged one. The first impression during viewings is decisive: buyers make up their minds within the first 90 seconds.

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The Designix team

Lighting and interior decor specialists. More than 5,000 homes furnished with the help of our advice, and a showroom in Lyon, France, to guide you.

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