Luxury looks for less: using furniture hire to achieve high-end design

Why does home staging matter?

Thoughtful staging of a home makes a property stand out from the competition in what is looking increasingly like a buyer’s market. Property staging is likely to result in greater interest and more enquiries, and therefore more viewings and, potentially, more offers and a higher selling price.

A nicely staged room allows the prospective purchaser or renter to pictures themselves living in that space, so there is a more powerful emotional pull towards the property, plus a greater connection on a personal level. You create a blank canvas on to which viewers can project their lives – and the trick is to do this without an end result that’s so plain it looks dull or uninspiring.

At the same time, targeted staging reflects your individual aspirations and lifestyle. And a few carefully chosen statement pieces can bring out a property’s natural features while helping it stand out from similar homes.

How to do it without breaking the bank

If you have a property to set up ahead of a sale, furniture hire offers a way to achieve a luxurious look for less than the potentially hefty upfront expense of buying high-end pieces.

Here are some of the benefits you can look forward to in a little more detail:

1.)    Try before you commit

With furniture hire, you can experiment with top-quality pieces and assess how they suit your individual space and style without committing to a purchase. Try out various looks and designs and switch items around if you wish.

Equally, you can refresh the space for different times of year or occasions, if applicable.

2.)    Lower upfront cost

Renting pieces brings down the initial outlay involved in creating a luxurious look, and it does so quite significantly compared with the expense of purchasing the equivalent items outright.

3.)    Mix and match

Splurge on a few key statement pieces such as a sofa or armchair and team them up with more cost-effective accent items. Again, you may well be able to access a higher level of quality than you would otherwise be able to afford.

What’s more, you can combine your rented furnishings with affordable accessories like throws and cushions for a sumptuous, layered aesthetic. Or you could personalise with, for example, accent walls you’ve painted yourself, or custom-made artwork, for a highly personalised space.

4.)    Benefit from professional interior design expertise

You often get expert styling advice from professionals at the hire firm, who will know what looks best in a particular space. This makes it easier to achieve the luxurious, cohesive appearance you’re after.

In summary, with strategic use of furniture hire, you achieve the high-end look of luxury without breaking the bank.

Furniture hire from McGlashans

Family-run McGlashans has earned its strong reputation for attention to detail and exceptional service. What’s more, almost all our business comes from word of mouth.

Learn more about our interior design and furniture hire services and consider visiting our London showrooms on Crawford Street to view room sets for yourself. Equally, talk to our interiors team about what the perfect package would look like for your property.

Still got a question? Call 020 7486 6711, email interiors@mcglashans.co.uk or get in touch via the simple online contact form and we’ll take it from there.