Vacant Home Staging

Vacant Home Staging: Helping Buyers Visualize Your Property’s Potential in Greater Málaga, Inland & Costa del Sol

Vacant home staging is a game-changer when selling an empty property. Many buyers struggle to see the possibilities in an empty space and often find it difficult to imagine how their own furniture would fit. This is where we come in. By strategically placing furniture and decor, we help buyers envision how the space works, making it easier for them to see themselves living there.

In the Greater Málaga area, including Inland properties and the Costa del Sol, we tailor our staging approach based on the property’s unique demographics. Whether it’s a luxurious villa in Marbella, a cozy inland home, or a modern apartment in Málaga city, we know how to design spaces that appeal to the right buyer.

Why Vacant Home Staging Works

Studies show that staged homes sell up to 73% faster than those left vacant. More than just speed, staging also helps your home achieve a higher sale price. A well-staged property presents a buyer-friendly environment that shows them the home’s true potential.

Additionally, staging a home makes it photo-ready. A beautifully staged property is much easier to capture in professional photographs, which are essential for creating an attractive online listing. Buyers are more likely to be drawn to a listing that showcases the property’s best features.

By tailoring our staging to the target buyer’s needs, we ensure your home stands out. Our process ensures that we don’t just fill a space, but rather create an emotional connection that makes buyers imagine themselves living in it.

Vacant Home Staging Process: Tailored to Your Home’s Potential

Initial Estimate & Consultation
To get started, we ask for photos and details of the property. If it’s already listed, feel free to share the link with us, and we’ll provide a rough estimate for staging. This helps us understand the property and your needs.
On-Site Consultation
Once we’ve provided the initial estimate, we schedule an on-site consultation. This allows us to assess the property and give you an accurate quote. The consultation is included if it results in a contract, otherwise, a one-hour fee of 150 Euros will apply. During this tour, you will receive valuable advice and insights, ensuring that you understand the potential of your property.
Design & Preparation (3-5 Days)
We begin by assessing the buyer demographic, the style of the property, and its location in the Greater Málaga area, Inland, and the Costa del Sol. We then develop a staging plan that resonates with potential buyers. From there, we gather the furniture, decor, and accessories to match the vision and load them into our van for staging day.
Staging Day(s) (2-3 Days)
Our team will transform the property with a warm, inviting look that creates flow and rhythm throughout the rooms. We ensure the home feels welcoming, practical, and appealing to the right buyer, highlighting the property’s potential.
Photography & Listing Support
While we do not provide photography services directly, if your realtor doesn’t offer this, we can connect you with trusted local photographers in the Greater Málaga area, Inland, and the Costa del Sol to capture your staged home in its best light. Professional photographs are key to making a strong first impression online.

Why Choose Our Vacant Home Staging Service?

Sell Faster: A well-staged home can sell up to 73% faster.
Attract the Right Buyers: We tailor staging to suit the demographics of your ideal buyer.
Maximize Your Sale Price: Staging helps you get the most value from your property.
Professional Photography Support: We connect you with photographers for stunning online listings.

If you’re ready to give your vacant property the attention it deserves, we’re here to help. Let’s talk about how we can bring out the best in your home, attracting the perfect buyer in the Greater Málaga area, Inland, and the Costa del Sol.

Our Services: Intentional Home Styling & Intentional Interior Redesign -virtual or on site

The Styling Session

1:1 Styling Session 90 min. (online or in-person if local)
→ €160
Together, we explore layout, styling, and the energetic flow of your space. Simple shifts. Clear suggestions. Realigned energy. Suggestions for removing, reusing, or reimagining what you already have.
Whether you’re craving a shift in one room or your entire home, this session helps you reconnect with your space.

How it works

-Fill out the intake form to help understand your space
-Send pictures + a short description of what feels "off" or stuck
-We meet for your styling session virtual or in person in our area (90 min)
-You receive your Styling Summary with your next steps within a few days
-Optional: Add sourcing support if you’d like a few curated suggestions

Optional Add-On: Furniture & Decor Sourcing

Sometimes, a few new pieces help anchor your refreshed space. If you’d like, you can add a curated search (includes 1 sourcing round for up to 5 items)
→ €50 flat rate
This option connects you with products I personally select from trusted sources. All recommendations are optional—you can browse, choose, or simply be inspired.

Your Styling Summary

After our session, you’ll receive a personalized summary with next steps, layout ideas, and guidance.
You can move at your own pace—no rush.

Where You Land

You feel clear.
Your home reflects you.
There’s more space to breathe—and room for what’s next.

Your home doesn’t need to be perfect.
It just needs to feel like it belongs to you again.

This Is For You If...

Your home no longer feels like a reflection of who you are
You’re craving more clarity, calm, or softness in your space
You feel energetically sensitive to clutter or visual noise
You’re overwhelmed by traditional design services or big-budget makeovers
You’re drawn to slow living, intentional change, and quiet beauty

What this is NOT

We believe in clarity and simplicity. This is not:

A full interior design or renovation plan
Architectural or construction-related work
Furniture assembly or hands-on labor
A one-size-fits-all makeover

Intentional Interior Redesign

A full-space transformation guided by clarity, care, and connection
Sometimes your home needs more than a gentle shift. It needs a full reimagining—rooted in meaning, lifestyle, and how you truly want to live now.
This is a slow, soulful approach to redesign.
We’ll create a space that feels like a deep exhale. Where form follows feeling. Where function and beauty meet.
Whether it’s one room or your entire home, this is a step-by-step collaboration that redefines your space with grounded elegance—aligned with your needs, energy, and taste.

What’s Included

• Discovery Call (30 minutes, no design advice given)
A relaxed conversation to understand your vision, lifestyle, and whether this is the right path for you. This call is purely exploratory—we won’t be giving design advice during this time.
• Interior Energy & Style Mapping
• Design Concept Development (mood board, layout ideas, material palette)
• Furniture and Decor Planning (new items and reimagining what you own)
• Styling Guidance and Implementation Support (Virtual or done-with-you)
• Optional On-Site Styling Days (if local)

This is for you if:

• You’re navigating change and want your home to reflect your next chapter
• You’ve outgrown your current space and feel stuck
• You value thoughtful design over fast trends
• You’re ready for intentional transformation—not just aesthetic tweaks

Investment

Every redesign project is quoted individually based on scope and support.
The first step is to schedule a Discovery Call.

Not sure which option is right for you?

• If you're looking for intuitive feedback and in-the-moment styling suggestions, the Intentional Home Styling Session is the best starting point.
• If you're considering a deeper transformation and want to explore the process first, the Interior Redesign Discovery Call will help us decide how to move forward together.

Read our Frequently Asked Questions below please for clarity.

Book a Discovery Call
Contact Monika with Questions
@ contact@vivahabitat.com

Customer reviews

How our clients feel about us:

Styling Project 'empty nesters'

There are no words to describe Monika's dedication to this project. Her professionalism and commitment to detail were outstanding, along with her ability to "think out-side-the box" and go 'above and beyond' anything I could have expected, from design, staging, to addressing many issues I was geographically unable to tend to myself. You will be receiving much more than a talented "Stager/Designer" when you add Monika to your team!

Michele H.

Show Home Staging/Styling

Monika helped Homes In Partnership with our model home staging. She did an impeccable job with modern features. We enjoyed her timeliness and professionalism. Homes In Partnership will gladly use Viva Habitat Home Staging again and refer for any outside services.

Homes in Partnership

Interior ReDesign

We felt she did an absolute professional job in communicating with us and executing her wisdom in the styling of our home. We felt she had our best interests at heart and was very respectful to us in these emotional times. A job well done. Money well spent as she also pointed out numerous ideas we had not thought of.

Dan and Jane

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between the Home Styling Session and the Interior Redesign service?

The Home Styling Session is a focused, one-time session designed to help you shift the look and feel of your current space using what you already have. It’s ideal for smaller resets or when something feels “off” and you need clarity, calm, and a fresh perspective.

The Interior Redesign service is a more in-depth collaboration—perfect if you’re ready to fully reimagine a space or several rooms. This includes concept development, material and furniture planning, and ongoing support to help you bring the vision to life.

Can I start with a Styling Session and later upgrade to a full redesign?

Yes. Many clients begin with a Home Styling Session and realize they want to go deeper. If you decide to move forward with a redesign afterward, your styling session can help inform the larger project.

What happens during the 30-minute Discovery Call for Interior Redesign?

This call is a gentle introduction where we talk about your space, your needs, and whether a redesign is the right fit. It’s a no-pressure conversation—no design advice is given here. If we’re aligned, we’ll outline the next steps and your tailored quote.

Do you offer in-person sessions?

Yes. If you're located nearby (Spain – Greater Malaga area), in-person visits are possible and often beneficial, especially for styling or on-site support during redesign projects. Otherwise, all services are fully available online.

Can you help me choose furniture or decor?

Absolutely. The optional Sourcing Add-On is available for Home Styling clients who need help finding just a few meaningful pieces. For Interior Redesign clients, sourcing is part of the full process and tailored to your style, space, and budget.

Do I need to buy new furniture to work with you?

Not at all. In both services, we begin with what you already own. Any new suggestions are made with intention—not for the sake of filling space, but to support your vision and how you want to feel in your home.

How do I know if this is right for me?

If you’re seeking a grounded, soulful approach to shaping your space—one that values simplicity, emotion, and meaning over trends—then you’re in the right place. These offerings are for people who want their home to feel like an honest reflection of where they are and where they’re going next.