{"id":27874,"date":"2026-01-10T04:04:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T04:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/?p=27874"},"modified":"2026-02-02T05:13:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T05:13:24","slug":"show-home-success-story-e14-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/home-furnishing\/show-home-success-story-e14-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Show home triggers a mini sales boom in E14"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/show-home-triggers-a-mini-sales-boom-in-e14.webp\" alt=\"Living area\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-27887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/show-home-triggers-a-mini-sales-boom-in-e14.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/show-home-triggers-a-mini-sales-boom-in-e14-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/show-home-triggers-a-mini-sales-boom-in-e14-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/show-home-triggers-a-mini-sales-boom-in-e14-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/show-home-triggers-a-mini-sales-boom-in-e14-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A view of the River Thames alone is no longer guaranteed to boost sales in London\u2019s E14, a neighbourhood which is heavily populated with amenities-rich high rises. Developers FEC reached out to us to create another show home in their 65-storey Aspen building. Show homes are a proven sales tool. They increase return on investment by helping buyers emotionally commit faster and with more confidence. This is why most developers now rely on high-quality show homes to drive interest, accelerate decisions, and maximise return on investment.<\/p>\n<h2>Corporate buyers expect something special<\/h2>\n<p>Located adjacent to London\u2019s Canary Wharf, one of the world\u2019s top financial powerhouses, the target audience included the world of global finance. Such high-flying individuals would expect quality and excellence. The design team\u2019s plans centred around the need to demonstrate that high-rise luxury could be warm and inviting. The show apartment\u2019s layout required a thoughtful layout and design, which is a speciality of the InStyle team.<\/p>\n<h2>Subtle d\u00e9cor that provides a welcome<\/h2>\n<p>The foundational d\u00e9cor was rendered in mellow, neutral tones, with furniture selected mainly from our design partner\u2019s Diamond Package, which provides just the right level of exclusivity to deliver a good return. 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Inventive placement allowed the design team to partition the living space into zones for entertainment, relaxation, work and study. Soft furnishing accessories of gold, peach and blue contrasted with wall-mounted symmetrical images. Smooth and reflective window dressings helped filter any excess light. In the bedroom, the emphasis was on calming colours and organic shapes. Rusty ochres and bottle green cushions contributed to a look that simultaneously soothes and welcomes.<\/p>\n<h2>Deadlines met and value added<\/h2>\n<p>The efficiency and speed with which the teams delivered on their promised outcomes was greatly appreciated by the developers. Installation was unfussy and discreet which is huge plus point in a building such as this. Every effort was made to keep information flowing between the various teams and the client. The results were equally positive with multiple sales throughout the development. The stated aim of FEC was to showcase the scheme and initiate sales and that is exactly what happened. Together with our partners, we knew that if we could present a living experience that matched the stunning views, viewers would be motivated to buy. We are also confident that this success will lead to more collaborations between us, our design partners and the developer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A view of the River Thames alone is no longer guaranteed to boost sales in London\u2019s E14, a neighbourhood which is heavily populated with amenities-rich high rises. Developers FEC reached out to us to create another show home in their 65-storey Aspen building. Show homes are a proven sales tool. 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