“It’s EVERYTHING” – Kirstie Allsopp and the Future of UK Home Staging
Just days before the recent property conference, Megan Eighteen FARLA FNAEA posed a simple but powerful question on social media:
“If you could ask Kirstie Allsopp anything during her on-stage fireside chat, what would it be?”
I suggested she ask:
“From all your experience of showing houses to a huge range of people, how much difference does the way a home is presented make to the first impression?”
Kirstie’s response?
“It’s EVERYTHING.”
In that one moment, the conversation around property presentation in the UK shifted. It was a clear and uncompromising statement from one of the country’s most recognisable property voices—and one that cuts through years of hesitation and half-measures.
Let’s be clear:
“It’s everything” doesn’t mean it’s a nice-to-have.
It doesn’t mean, “Sure, I’d recommend it… but only for the top 10% of homes.”
And it definitely doesn’t mean, “We’ll just get the listing up first and worry about staging later.”
What it means is this: If you’re not advising your clients on how to present their home at its absolute best before going to market, you’re doing them a disservice. Full stop.
As a luxury estate agent, your reputation rests not just on getting listings, but on delivering results. Presentation is no longer a fringe concern, it’s central to commanding premium prices and shortening time on the market. Kirstie’s statement should serve as a wake-up call for anyone still on the fence.
And the good news? Supporting your clients doesn’t have to be complicated:
- Simply let them know we offer a complimentary staging consultation before their property is listed.
- Recommend a practical, accessible resource like my book, “Sell High, Sell Fast” (available on Kindle for £2.99 or paperback via Amazon for £11.99) to help them stage their own home with confidence.
- Or, for a fully tailored approach, bring us in for our full-service staging, with bespoke packages ranging from just £600 to around 1.5% of the guide price.
Whether you’re listing a penthouse in Knightsbridge or a Georgian townhouse in Bath, staging is no longer optional—it’s essential.
So next time a seller asks what they can do to help their home stand out, remember Kirstie’s words:
“It’s EVERYTHING.”
Get in touch with our team to discuss your staging needs hello@lemonandlimeinteriors.co.uk / 01332 987740
Elaine Penhaul, Lemon+Lime.
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