Transforming lived-in homes into market-ready properties.

Helping homeowners in Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow & Wexford to prepare their homes for sale through strategic home staging designed to attract buyers, maximise perceived value and support a faster sale.

Home Staging Expertise You Can Trust

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Helping homeowners prepare their properties for sale across Dublin, Wicklow & Wexford

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Selling your home while living in it can feel overwhelming.

Most homeowners know their property needs to look its best before going to market; but it is not always clear what to remove, what to keep, what to update, or where to invest. That is where a pre-sale consultation helps. We look at your home through a buyer’s eyes and give you a clear, prioritised plan to prepare it for photography, viewings and sale.

Dinning room prepared through occupied home staging to help buyers connect emotionally with the property

Home staging guidance for real homes, real families and real life.

iki spaces specialises in occupied home staging; helping homeowners enhance the property they are currently living in, without the need for full vacant staging or major disruption.

We help you identify the changes that can create the strongest visual and emotional impact before your home goes on the market.

  • Guidance on what to remove, simplify or store to help spaces feel larger, brighter and more appealing to buyers.

  • Suggestions to improve room flow, functionality and highlight the best features of the home.

  • Recommendations on décor, accessories and finishing touches to enhance presentation and create a market-ready feel.

  • Advice on colours and finishes that can refresh the property and appeal to a wider audience.

  • Insights on how buyers may experience the space and opportunities to increase visual impact and perceived value.

  • Recommendations to improve first impressions and create stronger curb appeal before viewings.

  • A clear action plan outlining the recommended updates to help prepare your home for photography, viewings and sale.

Bright staged kitchen designed to attract buyers and increase perceived value during property viewings in Wicklow, Dublin and Wexford
Yareli Ruiz, founder of IKI Spaces, providing occupied home staging and pre-sale consultations for homeowners across Wicklow, Dublin and Wexford.

Pre-Sale Home Staging Consultation

€250

A strategic in-home consultation designed for homeowners preparing to sell.

Together we walk through your property to identify what should be added, removed, updated or improved to help your home feel more spacious, market-ready and appealing to buyers.

Our goal is to help homeowners prepare their property for photography, viewings and sale while maximising presentation and perceived value.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

✓ Approx. 2-hour consultation

✓ Interior & exterior walkthrough

✓ The 5Ds of Home Staging framework

✓ Buyer-focused recommendations

✓ Furniture layout & styling guidance

✓ Prioritised home staging report by email

THIS SERVICE IS IDEAL IF…

✓ You are preparing to sell your home

✓ You are still living in the property while selling

✓ You want to maximise your sale price

✓ You are unsure what to update before listing

✓ Your home feels dated or no longer reflects current trends

✓ You have limited time and need expert direction

✓ You want to avoid spending money on the wrong improvements

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional travel fees may apply outside standard service areas.

Online consultations are available for remote locations.

Home staging consultant helping homeowners prepare occupied properties for sale through styling, decluttering and buyer-focused presentation.

Ready to move forward? Choose a time that works for you.

Book your consultation now

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Pre-sale home staging consultation planning process including room-by-room recommendations to help homeowners sell faster and for more.

How it works

01 DISCOVER
We discuss your goals, selling timeline and the 5Ds of Home Staging to create a clear pre-sale strategy.

Detach • Depersonalise • Declutter • Deep-Clean • Define

02 WALKTHROUGH
We review the interior and exterior of your home through a buyer-focused lens and identify opportunities to improve presentation.

03 RECOMMENDATIONS
Together we review priorities such as layout, styling, decluttering, paint colours and potential updates.

04 REPORT
Receive a prioritised home staging report by email with clear next steps before listing.

05 IMPLEMENT
Choose DIY implementation or continue with Shopping List + Moodboard or Styling & Sourcing support.

Styled shelving demonstrating home staging techniques that improve buyer perception and create emotional connection during viewings.

Need help bringing the recommendations to life?

After your consultation, you can choose to continue with additional support depending on how hands-on you want to be.

Option 1: Shopping List + Moodboard
For homeowners who want a clear visual direction and product links, but prefer to purchase and organise everything themselves.

Option 2: Styling & Sourcing
For homeowners who want iki spaces to source, coordinate and style selected items before photography or viewings.

Decluttering and home preparation process before listing a property for sale, part of the occupied home staging service by IKI Spaces.
Property preparation and cosmetic improvements recommended during a pre-sale home staging consultation to maximise return on investment.

Why it matters

Buyers make emotional decisions quickly. A well-prepared home can help them understand the space, feel its potential and imagine themselves living there.

Home staging is not about hiding your home. It is about presenting it with clarity, intention and market appeal.

For sale property in Ireland prepared for the market with professional occupied home staging and pre-sale consultation services.

Client Reviews

“The staging helped buyers understand the space immediately. The property felt lighter, more cohesive and easier to imagine living in. It made a real difference in how the house was perceived during viewings.”

— Homeowner, Dublin

“Yareli has a great eye for detail but also understands what actually works for the market. The staging felt intentional, calm and well balanced; not overstyled, just right.”

— Property Seller

“From start to finish, the process felt very smooth. Communication was clear and the space looked elevated without losing its warmth. It felt like a smart investment rather than an expense.”

— Residential Client, Wicklow

Ready to prepare your home for sale?

Book your Pre-Sale Home Staging Consultation and receive a clear, practical roadmap to help your property look its best before going to market.

First impressions matter online. Home staging helps properties stand out in listing photos and attract more buyer enquiries.

FAQs

What is a pre-sale home staging consultation?

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A pre-sale home staging consultation is a professional assessment designed to help homeowners prepare their property before photography, viewings and listing. During the consultation, you'll receive tailored recommendations on presentation, styling, decluttering and prioritised improvements, along with a personalised action plan to help your home appeal to buyers and stand out in the market.


Do you provide home staging for occupied homes?

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Yes. This service is specifically designed for lived-in homes that are preparing to go on the market. We focus on helping homeowners present their property at its best while continuing to live in the space.


How much does home staging cost?

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Our Pre-Sale Home Staging Consultation is €250. This includes a walkthrough of your property, tailored recommendations and a personalised action plan to help you prepare your home for photography, viewings and sale. Additional styling and implementation support is available if required.


How long does a consultation take?

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Most consultations take between 1.5 and 2 hours, depending on the size of the property. You'll also receive a personalised action plan outlining the recommendations discussed during the consultation.


Can you help implement the home staging recommendations?

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Yes. After the consultation, you can choose to implement the recommendations yourself or receive additional support with sourcing, styling and preparing your home for photography and viewings.


What areas do you cover for home staging?

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Iki Spaces provides home staging consultations for homeowners across Wicklow, Wexford, Dublin and Kildare. Online consultations may also be available in other parts of Ireland.


Does home staging really help sell a house?

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Home staging helps buyers see the full potential of a property. While no one can guarantee a sale price or timeframe, presenting your home in a way that feels welcoming, well-maintained and move-in ready can improve first impressions, increase buyer interest and help your property stand out in a competitive market.


Is home staging worth it for average family homes?

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Absolutely. Home staging is not just for luxury properties. In fact, many of the homeowners we work with are simply looking for guidance on how to present their home before listing. Small, strategic changes can often make a significant difference in how buyers perceive a property.


When should I book a consultation?

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The best time to book is before photography, viewings and listing. Small changes made early can have a significant impact on how buyers perceive your home and may help you avoid unnecessary spending later in the process.