# IIHS



## About

**URL:** https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com
**By:** Naomi Findlay

## Pages

- [Thinking About Becoming a Property Stylist? Read This First | IIHS](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/decision-page): 
Is property styling the right move for you? An honest guide to the industry, the real opportunity in Australia, and what it actually takes — before you decide. 
- [Biophilic Design in Property Styling | Science, Evidence & Application | IIHS](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/biophilic-design-property-styling): 
Discover how biophilic design transforms property styling in Australia. The science, the evidence, and why IIHS teaches it as a core skill for every property stylist. 
- [50 Interior Styling Tips](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/50-interior-styling-tips): Create a home that feels warm, timeless, and truly yours — without spending a fortune. Inside this free guide, you’ll discover 50 designer-approved styling tips to instantly refresh every room in your house. From clever living room hacks to boutique-hotel bedroom tricks, these ideas are simple, practical, and oh-so-transformative. No matter your style or budget, you’ll find inspiration to: Make your spaces feel more inviting and functional, Layer textures, colours, and lighting like a pro, Elevate every room — from entryway to bathroom, Add personality and warmth without clutter. DOWNLOAD NOW
- [industry-position](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/property-styling-explained-australia): Learn how property styling works in Australia, what professional property stylists actually do, career pathways, required skills, and how people learn property styling today.
- [Private Mentoring](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/private-mentoring)
- [start here](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/start-here): Award-winning collaborative interior designer in NSW creating layered, liveable residential and boutique commercial interiors.
- [Business Phone Call Scripts](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/business-phone-scripts): Streamline your home staging business with our Business Phone Call Scripts. Boost efficiency, delegate confidently, and reclaim time for what matters most.
- [Business Email Templates](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/business-email-templates): Streamline your home staging business with our proven Business Email Templates. Boost efficiency, delegate confidently, and reclaim time for what matters most.
- [AI Elevate](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/ai-elevate): Ready to level up your business systems? AI Elevated is the premium toolkit for home stagers and creative entrepreneurs who want to refine, automate, and actually scale their operations — all in your voice and style.



- [Swipe Files](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/swipe-files): Plug-and-play email scripts, call templates, SOPs, and starter packs for home stagers—download instantly and grow your business with confidence.
- [Free Resources](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/free-resources): Access free checklists, guides, and tools to help you grow your property styling business, improve your staging skills, and stand out in the industry.
- [Books](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/books)
- [Contact](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/contact): Get in touch with the International Institute of Home Staging about our property styling certification, membership, courses or how to get started in the industry.
- [SOP Templates](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/sop-templates): Streamline your home staging business with 28 proven SOP templates. Boost efficiency, delegate confidently, and reclaim time for what matters most.
- [Clear-Five-Hours](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/clear-five-hours): Feeling maxed out? Join our free 5-day AI challenge designed for home stagers and property stylists. Discover how to save time and energy with smart, simple prompts—no tech overwhelm.

- [Resources](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/resources)
- [Graduate Studio](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/graduate-studio): Join the IIHS Graduate Studio for $49/month. Weekly WhatsApp mentoring, monthly learning drops, vetted supplier connections, and a peer directory for property styling professionals. Open to graduates and industry practitioners. Cancel anytime.
- [AI Autopilot](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/ai-autopilot): Ready to save hours and boost your creativity? AI Autopilot offers home stagers a simple way to automate tasks and focus on what they love.


- [Articles](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/articles)
- [Home](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/): Learn home staging from the experts. Boost your skills, build your business, and become a certified property stylist with IIHS online training programs.

## Blog

- [Property Styling Career Change: Is It Too Late to Start?](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/blog/118640-property-styling-career-change-is-it-too) by Naomi Findlay (Jul 28, 2026): Thinking about a career change into property styling but wondering if you've left it too late? Here's the honest answer — from someone who has trained 750+ stylists across Australia.
- [Can I Start a Property Styling Business With No Experience? (Honest Answer)](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/blog/118638-can-i-start-a-property-styling-business) by Naomi Findlay (Jul 14, 2026): No design background, no real estate experience, no staging portfolio? Here's the honest answer on starting a property styling business from scratch in Australia.
- [What Does a Property Stylist Actually Do? (A Day in the Life)](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/blog/118639-what-does-a-property-stylist-actually-do) by Naomi Findlay (Jun 30, 2026): Curious what property stylists actually do all day? Here's an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the work — the creative parts, the physical parts, and the bits nobody talks about.
- [ How Much Do Property Stylists Earn in Australia?](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/blog/118637-how-much-do-property-stylists-earn-in) by Naomi Findlay (Jun 16, 2026):  What do property stylists actually earn in Australia? Real salary figures for casual, full-time, and business-owner stylists — plus what drives income up.
- [Is Property Styling a Good Career in Australia?](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/blog/118636-is-property-styling-a-good-career-in) by Naomi Findlay (Jun 2, 2026): Thinking about property styling as a career? Here's the honest answer — income potential, lifestyle, what the work actually involves, and who it suits.
- [How to Become a Property Stylist in Australia](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/blog/how-to-become-a-property-stylist-in) by Naomi Findlay (May 19, 2026): Want to become a property stylist in Australia? Honest step-by-step guide — training, skills, and how to get your first clients. (128 chars)
- [Property Styling vs Interior Design: Which Career Is Right for You?](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/blog/property-styling-vs-interior-design) by Naomi Findlay (May 5, 2026): Choosing between property styling and interior design? Honest breakdown of both careers — what they involve, what they pay, and which suits you. (144 chars)
- [How to Use Biophilic Design to Style a Property for Sale](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/blog/how-to-use-biophilic-design-to-style-a) by Naomi Findlay (Apr 21, 2026): Biophilic design isn't just for architects and interior designers. Here's how property stylists can apply its principles practically — room by room — to create spaces buyers genuinely respond to.
- [Why Buyers Respond to Natural Materials, Light, and Greenery (The Science Behind It)](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/blog/why-buyers-respond-to-natural-materials) by Naomi Findlay (Apr 16, 2026): There's a reason buyers feel instantly at home in some properties and not others. The science of biophilic design explains why — and what property stylists can do about it.
- [What Is Biophilic Design? (And Why It Matters in Property Styling)](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/blog/what-is-biophilic-design-and-why-it) by Naomi Findlay (Apr 16, 2026): Biophilic design is one of the fastest-growing trends in property presentation — and most stylists don't know how to use it. Here's what it is, why buyers respond to it, and how it applies to property styling.
- [Christmas Decorations When Selling](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/blog/christmas) by Naomi Findlay (Nov 24, 2025): Christmas decorations when selling a house Australia
- [How to Choose the Perfect Artwork for a Property](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-perfect-art) by Naomi Findlay (May 27, 2025): how to choose artwork for property styling Australia
- [Creating Robust Staging Agreements: Essential Elements for Property Styling Professionals](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/blog/creating-robust-staging-agreements) by Naomi Findlay (May 19, 2025): property styling contract template Australia / staging agreement property stylist
- [10 Tips for Preparing Your Garden when Selling](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/blog/tips-for-preparing-your-garden-when-selling) by Naomi Findlay (May 17, 2025): how to prepare garden for sale Australia / garden staging tips property stylist
- [Elevating Your Client's Property with Strategic Window Treatments](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/blog/window-magic) by Naomi Findlay (May 15, 2025): window treatments property styling Australia / how to style windows for sale
- [Real vs Faux Plants in Property Styling](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/blog/faux-or-real-plants) by Naomi Findlay (May 14, 2025): Real vs fake plants property styling Australia / faux plants home staging
- [Home Styling Tips to Sell Your Home Fast](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/blog/home-styling-tips-to-sell-your-home-fast) by Naomi Findlay (May 13, 2025): : home styling tips to sell fast Australia / property styling tips for sellers
- [How to Hang Art Like a Pro: A Property Stylist's Guide](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/blog/how-to-hang-your-artwork-like-a-pro) by Naomi Findlay (May 12, 2025): how to hang artwork property styling / art hanging height rule Australia
- [How to Revitalise Your Fence Before Selling](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/blog/how-to-paint-your-fence) by Naomi Findlay (May 12, 2025): How to paint fence before selling house Australia / fence revitalisation property styling
- [The Professional Guide to Avoiding Overstaging](https://www.instituteofhomestaging.com/blog/overstaged-properties) by Naomi Findlay (May 12, 2025): overstaged property Australia / how to avoid overstaging home