Quick answer: Home staging in Melbourne starts from $2,000 for a one-bedroom home with a 6-week furniture hire. Most 3–4 bedroom houses cost $2,300–$2,600. Outdoor areas, studies and larger homes add to the price, and partial styling for lived-in homes is quoted on what you need.
These are Decor 2 Sell’s current prices, based on 12 years and more than 5,000 Melbourne homes staged, so you’re seeing real numbers rather than national averages.
Home staging prices in Melbourne at a glance
| Home | Typical price | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom (1 bed, 1 living, 1 dining) | From $2,000 | Furniture, art, rugs, linen, decor, delivery, styling, collection and a 6-week hire |
| 3–4 bedroom house | $2,300–$2,600 | As above, for the main living areas and bedrooms |
| Outdoor area / alfresco | Added to your package | Outdoor setting and styling |
| Study / home office | Added to your package | Desk, chair and styling |
| Larger or luxury homes | Quoted after a free consultation | Tailored to the home |
| Partial styling (lived-in homes) | Quoted per job | Works with your furniture, adding key pieces, art and linen |
Get your exact quote. Send us the address, number of bedrooms and your photo date.
What’s included in the price
- Free consultation. We look at the property, talk to you or your agent about the likely buyer, and plan each room.
- Furniture, art and accessories. Sofas, beds, dining settings, rugs, lamps, artwork, linen, cushions and finishing pieces.
- Delivery, installation and styling by our own team, in our own trucks, using our own furniture.
- A 6-week hire: a 4-week campaign plus a 2-week extension. Longer is available.
- Collection. When the hire ends, we pack everything up and take it away.
What affects the cost of home staging
- Number of rooms. More bedrooms and living areas means more furniture and more time.
- Vacant or lived-in. Vacant homes need full staging. Lived-in homes often only need partial styling, which usually costs less.
- Outdoor spaces and studies. An alfresco or home office adds pieces, and adds value in the listing photos.
- Size and style of the home. Large, luxury or period homes need more (and more specific) pieces.
- Hire length. The standard 6 weeks covers most campaigns; longer campaigns cost more.
- Access. Stairs, apartments with lift bookings and tight access can add install time.
Apartment vs house staging costs
Apartments usually sit at the lower end (from $2,000) because there are fewer rooms, although lift bookings and building rules can affect install time. Family houses with several living zones and an alfresco typically fall in the $2,300–$2,600 range.
Is home staging worth the cost?
Buyers meet your home online first. Empty or cluttered rooms look smaller in photos and are harder to picture living in, so buyers scroll past. Staging gives every room a clear purpose in the listing photos and at inspections, which brings more buyers through the door and puts you in a stronger position when offers come in.
For most Melbourne homes, a staging package is a small fraction of the sale price, which is why agents recommend it for vacant and harder-to-picture properties. See what’s involved on our home staging services page, or read is home staging worth the investment?
How to keep staging costs down
- Stage the rooms that sell: living, dining, main bedroom and outdoor.
- Choose partial styling if you still live there and your furniture is in good condition. See property styling.
- Book early so the install lines up with your photographer and you don’t pay for weeks you don’t need.
- Declutter and clean first. It costs nothing and makes the styling go further.
DIY or professional staging?
DIY saves money but takes time, and most homes don’t have enough of the right furniture to fill every room for photos. A professional stager brings a full set of coordinated pieces and installs in 30 minutes to 2 hours, so you’re photo-ready fast. If you’re going DIY, our budget-friendly staging ideas will help.
Home staging cost FAQs
How much does home staging cost in Melbourne?
From $2,000 for a one-bedroom home. Most 3–4 bedroom homes are $2,300–$2,600 for a 6-week hire.
How long is the hire period?
6 weeks as standard (a 4-week campaign plus a 2-week extension), with longer available.
How quickly can you stage my home?
Usually within 3 days of booking, depending on our schedule. Styling takes 30 minutes to 2 hours on site.
Do you style lived-in homes?
Yes. Partial styling works with your furniture and is quoted on what’s needed.
Which areas do you cover?
All of Melbourne: north, west, east, south-east and the inner city.
Is there a free consultation?
Yes, and you’ll get a fixed quote with no obligation.
Selling in Melbourne? Decor 2 Sell has staged more than 5,000 homes over 12 years. See our home staging services and prices, or request a free quote. We can usually install within 3 days.
