Southbank is almost all apartments, and at any time there are dozens for sale within a few streets of each other. Many have a similar floor plan, the same carpet and the same white walls, so the way an apartment is presented is often the only thing that sets it apart online.
Decor 2 Sell stages apartments across Southbank, the CBD and inner Melbourne with our own furniture and our own install team. We work with building managers on lift bookings and loading dock times.
A Southbank apartment we staged
This apartment has an open-plan living and dining room with corner windows looking out to the city towers, and carpeted bedrooms. With nothing in it, the main room looked like one long empty space, and it was hard to judge whether a sofa and a dining table would both fit.
We chose pieces sized for apartment living. A cream boucle sofa and two curved armchairs sit on a dark patterned rug, with a round metal coffee table that keeps the floor visible. A round dining table for four fits by the corner windows, so the view is the backdrop to the dining area. The bedrooms are dressed in layered linen, one in black and white and one in soft green.
Photos taken by our install team on the day. Every piece is from our own Derrimut warehouse.
Selling an apartment in Southbank
- Show that it fits. Buyers worry about whether a sofa, a dining table and a bed will fit. Furniture answers the question in the first photo.
- Stand out from the same floor plan. When several apartments in one building are listed together, the styled one gets the clicks.
- Keep the view clear. We use low furniture and keep the windows free, so the outlook stays the main feature.
Full staging for vacant Southbank 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 Southbank
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 Southbank sellers choose Decor 2 Sell
- We stage apartments across Southbank, Docklands, the CBD and South Melbourne
- 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
Southbank home staging FAQs
How much does home staging cost in Southbank?
Our Southbank 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 Southbank?
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.
Can you stage an apartment in a high-rise building?
Yes. We book the lift and loading dock with building management and bring furniture sized for apartments. Let us know about any move-in rules when you ask for a quote.
Can you style my Southbank 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 Southbank 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
Melbourne CBD · South Melbourne · Docklands · South Yarra · Port Melbourne · St Kilda Road · Albert Park. We cover all of Melbourne: see our services.
