Home Staging

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind InteriorsMarch marked 20 years of me working in Interior Design.So much has (of course) changed in those years – the biggest impact unsurprisingly coming from the www and social media. Once upon a time we were browsing three‑inch catalogues of furniture and artwork and now it’s all at the click of a button.Oh! And everyone thinks they’re an Interior Designer now too, right?! Just like everyone thinks they’re a writer, or a marketing expert, or basically anyth

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind InteriorsThe Iran war is pushing up energy costs, mortgage rates and caution in the UK housing market in 2026. Here’s how the Iran conflict is affecting UK buyers and why home staging remains one of the most effective marketing tools for sellers and developers.The macro picture: Iran war and the UK housing marketI think it’s worth talking about the impact of the recent conflict in Iran. It’s headline news, of course, and a few weeks in, we’re already seeing i

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind InteriorsI’m here to tackle the big 6 questions and I’ve left my favourite one til last. If you can’t feel my passion then I may as well pack up my mood boards and go!! (Well that ain’t ever going to happen…)1. “Does staging really work?”First of all, let me give you a scenario, one of my favourites, and then I’ll answer that question truthfully and honestly.What do the big players in housebuilding do when they want to showcase their homes for sale? They migh

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind InteriorsA new Zoopla House Price Index report says that homes needing a price reduction take almost 2.5 times as long to sell as those priced correctly from day one. And if you’ve ever been stuck with a property that’s sat on the market too long, you’ll know exactly how damaging that can be; financially and emotionally.But here’s the thing: accurate pricing is only half the battle. The other half is how your property looks and feels the moment it launches on

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind InteriorsThis week I’m feeling seasonal! Like I can feel the change of the seasons already and we’re only halfway through August (at time of writing). I’m trying to feel upbeat about it but really I don’t want summer to end.Anyway, it got me thinking about colour in interiors and the challenge of making a property feel warm, in the UK, as the nights draw in and the light changes. And to be honest, at any time of the year.Aside from actual colour on the walls,

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind InteriorsLet’s get straight to it, no messing today!You’ve spent time, money, and brainpower turning a property into something special. It’s styled, staged, and ready to wow. You’ve created a space that feels warm, inviting, and genuinely desirable.So why… oh why do we still see photos that make it look like an unfinished rental property from last century?You know what I’m talking about. Flat, lifeless room shots taken from the doorway with a wide angle lens

By Louise Wynne, Founder of WildKind InteriorsIf you’re thinking of putting an empty property on the market “just to see what happens” before you commit to staging or doing any work on it, you know what I’m going to say… please don’t.And you’re of course thinking, “Yeah! Yeah! She would say that.” But if you know me by now, I hope you know that’s not my style. I say it with the best of intentions and with (almost) 20 years of experience styling properties for sale across the UK.Because here’s th

Written by Louise WynneFounder of WildKind Interiors Louise Wynne has been designing, styling and installing showhomes since 2006. Combining interior design and styling with her colour psychology expertise, Louise gets to the heart of her clients requirements.Is Your Design Holding You Back from a Quick Sale?You’ve done the refurb. The floors are down, the kitchen’s in, and the listing is live. But viewings are slow, feedback is lukewarm, and that quick sale you were banking on? Nowhere. In. Sig

Written by Louise Wynne, founder of WildKind Interiors.Green is the colour I keep coming back to. In fact, I’d go so far as to say it’s the most useful tool in my designer’s kit when staging properties for sale or specifying finishes for developers.Why? Because it works. Psychologically, aesthetically, commercially.It brings calm and character, it’s easy on the eye, and when done right, it adds that elusive “this just feels right” reaction that turns a viewing into a sale. So if you’re a propert

Written by Louise Wynne, founder of WildKind Interiors. When people hear “staging,” they often think it just means putting a sofa in a…

Written by Louise Wynne, founder of WildKind Interiors.When it comes to selling or renting a property, first impressions matter a lot. You may have heard me bang on about this and the fact that you only get 7 seconds to make a first impression. This is backed up by scientific research. What’s also backed up by science, is that once the first impression is made, it forms a lasting impression that affects our future thoughts and feelings. Yes, it is possible to change our mind about something, but

Here are five interior design features that consistently attract serious property buyers and work across all target demographics.

In this post, we’ll explore exactly why home staging works and the four key psychological principles behind it.

If you’re a property developer still reaching for grey paint, this one’s for you.At WildKind Interiors, we work with developers at every stage; from when ground hasn’t even been broken, to when the property is finished and ready to be staged for sale. And time after time, I see the same thing:Walls, carpets, kitchens, tiles… all some variation of grey.The reason? Developers are playing it safe. “Grey is neutral. It won’t offend anyone,” they say.But here’s the thing:Grey Doesn’t Inspire Buyers.

Strategic home staging can give you the edge. Helping you sell faster, for a better price, even in a sluggish UK property market.