{"id":28251,"date":"2026-03-02T06:42:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T06:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/?p=28251"},"modified":"2026-03-12T08:47:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:47:15","slug":"two-high-end-show-homes-drive-sales-in-wandsworth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/home-furnishing\/two-high-end-show-homes-drive-sales-in-wandsworth\/","title":{"rendered":"Two high-end show homes drive sales in Wandsworth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/main-photo.webp\" alt=\"Living area\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/main-photo.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/main-photo-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/main-photo-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/main-photo-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/main-photo-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As the rollout of 554 stylishly curated apartments in their Riverside Quarter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/estate-agents\/wandsworth\/\">development in Wandsworth<\/a> commenced, Frasers Property deployed the expertise of our furnishing partner InStyle Direct in order to achieve optimal sales returns. Their role involved the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/services\/property-furnishings\/\">home-staging<\/a> of two show apartments that would reflect a certain level of individuality while still adhering to the developer\u2019s design ethos. The project was to be delivered within the agreed budget\/time parameters and scheduled with the aim of minimising waste. The finished apartments would create a focus around which a series of coordinated marketing initiatives could drive sales activity. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/show-home-residence-two.webp\" alt=\"Curtain and sofa\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/show-home-residence-two.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/show-home-residence-two-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/show-home-residence-two-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/show-home-residence-two-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/show-home-residence-two-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Why show homes matter<\/h2>\n<p>We view high-end show homes as indispensable market tools that enable developers to:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_804Riverside_High-20.webp\" alt=\"view for Bedroom\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_804Riverside_High-20.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_804Riverside_High-20-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_804Riverside_High-20-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_804Riverside_High-20-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_804Riverside_High-20-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"icon-listing dot-icon mb10\">\n<li>\tBypass floor plans and blueprints in order to present a realistic and genuine walk through experience of the properties.<\/li>\n<li>\tDemonstrate the quality and aesthetic value of the materials and craftsmanship involved in their construction.<\/li>\n<li>\tCreate and strengthen an emotional connection with prospective buyers that caters to their specific needs, aims and aspirations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Our mission and design strategy<\/h2>\n<p>The overall experience of our team, together with their in-depth understanding of the target sales demographic resulted in us playing a key role in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/new-homes-developers\/\">developer\u2019s sales strategy<\/a>. Within the allocated time, our design teams targeted the following: <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_806Riverside_High-20.webp\" alt=\"Fancy light and Stylish pillow\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_806Riverside_High-20.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_806Riverside_High-20-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_806Riverside_High-20-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_806Riverside_High-20-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_806Riverside_High-20-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"icon-listing dot-icon mb10\">\n<li>\tThe creation of a visual toolkit that displays an aspirational, attainable lifestyle.<\/li>\n<li>\tThe shift of emphasis away from the buying price and on to the property\u2019s potential and future increase in value.<\/li>\n<li>\tThe promotion of the development as a \u201cMove-in ready\u201d proposition that would stimulate sales as would-be buyers were encouraged and incentivised to make decisions.<\/li>\n<li>\tThe maintenance of an exceptionally high standard of design, craftmanship and presentation that could be associated with the developer\u2019s brand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Methods and materials<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/show-home-residence-one.webp\" alt=\"Living area and room balcony\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/show-home-residence-one.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/show-home-residence-one-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/show-home-residence-one-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/show-home-residence-one-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/show-home-residence-one-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A series of calculated design decisions were taken with the aim of presenting the apartments in two subtly different ways. However, both units would impress potential buyers with warm, contemporary colours, bold shapes and textures, carefully conceived layouts and luxury accessories. Enhancing any available natural light is a proven way to add value and to this end, appropriate window dressings were installed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_804Riverside_High-14.webp\" alt=\"Modern bedroom and pillow\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_804Riverside_High-14.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_804Riverside_High-14-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_804Riverside_High-14-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_804Riverside_High-14-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_804Riverside_High-14-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the first apartment, statement furniture pieces were juxtaposed with warm colours and plush accessories so as to impart a sense of luxurious comfort. The effect was to invite viewers to explore further, absorbing feelings of relaxed indulgence and calm. The second apartment is in some ways more restrained but uses contrasting textures to achieve similar results. This slight difference in design aesthetic allowed the developers to maximise sales reach without diluting their brand impact.<\/p>\n<h2>Outcomes and added value<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_806Riverside_High-14.webp\" alt=\"Stylish bedroom\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_806Riverside_High-14.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_806Riverside_High-14-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_806Riverside_High-14-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_806Riverside_High-14-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/TAPhoto_InStyle_806Riverside_High-14-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As a catalyst for funnelling routine enquiries towards solid sales decisions, the show homes were an immediate success. The imaginative design choices, quality finishes and luxury materials eliminated all the guesswork for viewers who were investigating their options concerning Riverside Quarter. A professionally designed and efficiently installed show home will consistently push sales and enhance return on investment. This was demonstrated at this superbly located Wandsworth development, where Frasers Property were able to fashion an effective and profitable sales campaign centred around the two apartments that our teams home staged. <\/p>\n<p>For more information on this service provided by our furnishing partner InStyle Direct, please do <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benhams.com\/contact\/\">get in touch<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the rollout of 554 stylishly curated apartments in their Riverside Quarter development in Wandsworth commenced, Frasers Property deployed the expertise of our furnishing partner InStyle Direct in order to achieve optimal sales returns. 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