Doreen is a family suburb on Melbourne’s northern edge, made up mostly of homes built in the last fifteen to twenty years. Buyers are young families and upgraders, and they are often choosing between several homes of a similar size and age.
Decor 2 Sell stages and styles homes across the City of Whittlesea every week, with our own furniture and our own install team, usually within 3 days of booking.
A Doreen family home we staged
This four-bedroom family home has a tiled living area that looks out to the garden, a timber-look kitchen and bedrooms with painted feature walls in yellow and blue-grey. Empty, the feature walls were the first thing you noticed, and not everyone likes a strong colour.
Rather than hide the walls, we styled to suit them. The blue-grey bedrooms have green, blush and neutral linen that makes the colour look deliberate, and the yellow bedroom is calmed down with soft neutrals. In the living room, cream sofas, a dark rug and a glass coffee table keep the focus on the garden outlook.
The living room, empty and then staged.
Photos taken by our install team on the day. Every piece is from our own Derrimut warehouse.
Styling a lived-in family home in Doreen
- Feature walls and bold colours. You do not always need to repaint. The right linen and artwork can make a strong colour work for buyers.
- Family buyers. They are counting bedrooms and living areas. We furnish all of them so nothing looks like wasted space.
- Tiled living areas. Rugs and soft furniture stop a tiled room feeling hard and echoing in the photos and at the inspection.
Full staging for vacant Doreen homes
Empty homes are hard for buyers to read. We furnish the living areas, dining, bedrooms and outdoor spaces with our own furniture, art, rugs and linen, so buyers can see the size and purpose of every room. More about home staging.
Property styling for lived-in homes
Still living there? We work with the furniture you have, then add the pieces, art and linen that lift each room, and keep the home practical for daily life during the campaign. More about property styling.
Home staging prices in Doreen
Packages start from $2,000 for a one-bedroom home, and most 3–4 bedroom houses are $2,300–$2,600, with a standard 6-week hire. Outdoor areas and studies are added to the package. See the full breakdown in our Melbourne home staging cost guide.
Why Doreen sellers choose Decor 2 Sell
- We style homes in Doreen, Mernda and South Morang every week
- Our own furniture, trucks and team, with no subcontractors
- 12 years and more than 5,000 Melbourne homes staged
- Rated 4.9 stars from 328 Google reviews
Doreen home staging FAQs
How much does home staging cost in Doreen?
Our Doreen pricing follows our standard packages: from $2,000 for a one-bedroom home, and $2,300–$2,600 for most 3–4 bedroom houses, with a standard 6-week hire. Larger homes are quoted after a free consultation.
How quickly can you stage a home in Doreen?
Usually within 3 days of booking, depending on our schedule. The styling itself takes 30 minutes to 2 hours, so it is easy to fit in before your photographer.
Should I repaint before staging?
Not always. If the paint is in good condition, we can often style around the colour. At the free consultation we will tell you honestly whether repainting is worth the cost.
Can you style my Doreen home while I’m still living in it?
Yes. Our property styling works around your furniture and daily life. We add the pieces, art and linen each room needs, and it is quoted on what your home actually requires.
Get a free quote for your Doreen home
Tell us about the property and your listing date, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote, usually the same business day. Prefer to talk? Call 0451 786 406.
Nearby areas we stage
Mernda · South Morang · Yarrambat · Mill Park · Wollert · Epping · Hurstbridge. We cover all of Melbourne: see our services.
