secrets of a
property stylist
SPRING 2020
VOL.7
PROJECT become your own florist
5
ways
to update
your home for spring
For Sale PREPARING YOUR HOUSE
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PREPARING YOUR HOUSE
FOR SALE Presenting your home for sale is vital in a competitive market. Styling a property for sale is now the standard but here are some helpful tips to give your property the best chance.
DINING ROOM Hang light coloured, floor to ceiling curtains. Open blinds to let in light Add light and colour by printing indoor plants Add mirrors for more light & open up spaces Wall art should be hung at eye level
ENTRY Clean and paint front door. Clean and shampoo carpets Pack away any shoes or coats by front door Add a new welcome mat to front door All doors and windows should open and close easy Make sure any signs of pets are stored away Clean and dust ceiling fans, skirting boards and light switches
LIVING ROOM Remove unnecessary furniture. Remove or tuck all cords and wires Replace dark curtains with lighter colours Pack away family portraits Store away old magazines. Add a nice coffee table book
MOVING HOUSE CHECKLIST 2 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING HOUSE Arrange to connect / disconnect utilities: Electricity, Gas, Telephone, Internet, Pay TV If you have young children or pets, arrange to have someone look after them on moving day Arrange for your new home to be thoroughly cleaned Organise to settle any outstanding accounts
1 WEEK BEFORE MOVING HOUSE Take any rubbish to the local tip Return any borrowed items such as library books Clean out fridge and pantry Leave out a small set of crockery; cutlery and glassware Gather all important documents and valuables in one place and make sure you carry these with you during the move.
MOVING DAY Ensure the items you’re moving yourself (medications, documents and valuables) aren’t mixed up with items the removalists are responsible for Do one final check of the premises to make sure you haven’t left anything behind Turn off the gas, electricity and all switches Gather all your keys including the spare ones and hand them over to the real estate agent or new owner/tenant
Styling to Live Creating Beautiful Spaces Eliminate expensive decorating mistakes and be guided by our experienced Interior Designer. Our process is a collaborative journey that guides you through the stages from initial consultation to completion of the project.
Interior Styling Process Prior to meeting with our Interior Designer, we ask you to take time to consider your living spaces including the functionality and what is currently not working for you. Identify what furniture or decorative pieces must stay and what can go. We recommend collecting images to identify your decorating style or you can also visit the MyPad Interior Styling Pinterest page to view our collection of images.
Step 1 - The Consultation Our Interior Designer will meet with you to discuss how you would like to see your interior transformed. They will collect information on your space and discuss options for achieving your vision and work to suit your budget. Based on the meeting, the Interior Designer will create a custom proposal that includes a summary of your requirements and the suggested number of hours needed to create your space. This can be broken down into stages and managed over time based on your time frame and budget.
Step 2 - The Presentation We access our database of wholesalers and retailers to curate the furniture and decorative items to create your unique interior. We develop a personalised Look Book that clearly outlines selections for each room. We present our initial concept Look Book for review and allow one opportunity to provide a revision. Upon your approval, we provide you with the final Look Book.
Step 3 - Shop and Style Once all items are received, our experienced Interior Designer will visit your home to style and ensure the overall design concept is achieved.
WAYS TO UPDATE YOUR HOME FOR
5 SPRING
Spring has finally arrived, so it’s out with the cold, and in with the new! And what better way to embrace the new season than with a few simple decor updates to refresh your home.
Add Baskets to Reduce Clutter
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‘Tis the season for spring cleaning, and adding a basket or two is a great way to reduce clutter and change up your look. We think a woven basket is the perfect accessory to store everything from throw blankets to the kids toys, while still looking chic and stylish.
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Display your own Prints
Even if you can't plan a real spring vacation ( thanks COVID!), you can pretend you're sitting on the beach every day this spring by printing and displaying some of your favorite travel pics. Exchanging a few pieces throughout your home is a great way to make your rooms feel fresh and updated.
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Switch Throws and Cushions
Looking for an easy upgrade you can make in just an afternoon? Swap your Winter throws and cushions for a quick refresh that doesn’t take any effort at all. Bringing in soft pastel shades and swapping out textiles is a great way to make your home feel brand new.
Sprinkle in Bright Colours
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Why not try having your interior mimic the outdoors. While dark colours felt right in the winter, it’s time to swap them for some bold pastels or even neons. If painting a feature wall is not something you want to do, why not change out some of your old dining room chairs for ones with a pop of colour?
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Decorate with Flowers One of the easiest ways to update any room is to add a bouquet of fresh flowers. From bunches of daffodils and tulips to eucalyptus, take advantage of all these flowers in bloom. Decorating with fresh flowers is easy and can be done in every room of your house. Between statement centerpieces to nightstand-friendly bud vasesthere's no place in your home that couldn’t use a few flowers. Not sure how to arrange your blooms? Check out our DIY page for some useful tips!
Testimonials Just went to the apartment to have a look, it's stunning! Thank you so much.
⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ FIONA
Absolutely recommended as they not only provide professional beautiful presentation of home styling, but also supporting and helpful with flexible plan in a reasonable price.
⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ IRENE W.
Tysha and her team were amazing.Tysha's styling and advice for our property was second to none, we sold our house within one week and this is definetely due to Tysha's amazing work - highly recommended! Very professional and knowledgable. Thanks again!
⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ SAMANTHA JOHNSON
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COMMUNITY PAGE Our amazing team is ready to help you style your home for sale! P.s How great are our new t-shirts looking? Looking for more design and styling inspiration? Check out our fab pinterest page @mypad_styling You can even find us on youtube with even more tips and tricks! Subscribe to our channel @MyPad Property Styling
BEHIND THE SCENES The muscles behind what we do come from our MyPad Moving Team, consisting of Jesse Gonzelez from Speedy Removals. They are highly skilled when it comes to the careful moving of furnishings.Their enthusiasm and desire to assist vendors prepare their home for sale is unparalleled.
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GET CREATIVE WITH YOUR VESSEL You don’t need to always stick with the standard glass vase; feel free to experiment with distressed wood boxes, even old mason jars scattered throughout your home.
USE COMPLEMENTING COLOURS Pick flowers that make sense together, and stay within that colour story; all cool tones, all warm tones and so on
USE A GUIDE Some containers are too wide or shallow to simply arrange and be done. Whether it’s florist foam or making a tape grid across the top of your vessel, it's crucial to employ a system to keep your stems in place.
STAFF PROFILES - SENIOR STYLISTS
Nicole FAMILY (INCL. PETS)
Family of five - Two older brothers and a pet dog named Alaska HOBBIES
Gym and watching Youtube tutorials FAVOURITE BOOK/MOVIE
Dear John
FAVOURITE INTERIOR STYLE
Contemporary
FAVOURITE FLOWERS
Hibiscus and Roses
WHAT IS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST
To live overseas
Rachael FAMILY (INCL. PETS)
Ben, Oscar & Lila and Archie HOBBIES
BEACH! Reading, Homewares shopping FAVOURITE BOOK/MOVIE
Twilight/ Grease
FAVOURITE INTERIOR STYLE
Coastal
FAVOURITE FLOWERS
Frangipani
WHAT IS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST
Live at the beach
FAMILY (INCL. PETS)
Happy little white cat, daughter Jetta & husband (in order of preference) HOBBIES
Kids birthday parties FAVOURITE BOOK/MOVIE
I'm thinking it'll be "A Star is Born" but I've had a chance to see it yet FAVOURITE INTERIOR STYLE
Clean
FAVOURITE FLOWERS
Classic roses
WHAT IS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST
Cruise through Croatia & Greece
FAMILY (INCL. PETS)
Don, Jackie, Calina and my little schnauzer Rumi HOBBIES
Baking, walking, card making, watching reruns of 90's TV shows FAVOURITE BOOK/MOVIE
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***
Jess
Tysha
FAVOURITE INTERIOR STYLE
Modern Scandi
FAVOURITE FLOWERS
Orchards and Peonies
WHAT IS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST
Travel, travel, travel
STAFF PROFILES - STYLING ASSISTANTS
Laura
Sarita
Kelly
FAMILY (INCL. PETS)
FAMILY (INCL. PETS)
FAMILY (INCL. PETS)
HOBBIES
HOBBIES
HOBBIES
FAVOURITE BOOK/MOVIE
FAVOURITE BOOK/MOVIE
FAVOURITE BOOK/MOVIE
FAVOURITE INTERIOR STYLE
FAVOURITE INTERIOR STYLE
FAVOURITE FLOWERS
FAVOURITE FLOWERS
WHAT IS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST
WHAT IS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST
Mum, Dad, older sister, younger brother, dog Yoga and trying new restaurants Book - Mindset Movie - Good Will Hunting FAVOURITE INTERIOR STYLE
Urban Modern
FAVOURITE FLOWERS
Lilly
WHAT IS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST
Learn a new language
Husband Daris, son Shepherd and dog Eugene Dancing
The Wizard of Oz Scandi
Sunflowers
To travel to London with my son
Family of five - Mum, Dad and two little girls, Mia and Bella (our cats) Drinking coffee and dancing to ABBA with some wine To all the boys I have loved before Coastal Lily
To travel to New York
Our Values Act in your best interest Increase the value of the property through considered styling aimed at your target market Remove the stress from the selling process
(02) 8001 6405 www.mypadpropertystyling.com.au hello@mypadpropertstyling.com.au @mypad_property_styling