In the lush pocket of Naremburn, just footsteps from the cafés of Glenmore Street, one grounded-floor apartment needed more than “refreshing”—it needed emotional expansion.
Some properties challenge you with odd angles.
Some challenge you with lighting.
And some, like 9–27 Glenmore Street, challenge you with something deeper: how to make a compact garden apartment feel open, calm, and spacious the moment you step in.
And to make things more interesting—yes, it was raining during installation. The kind of stubborn Sydney drizzle that sticks around just long enough to test your patience. But honestly? The team loved it. There’s something poetic about styling a garden home while the garden is being washed clean right in front of you.
The Brief: Make it feel bigger than it really is
This 2-bedroom apartment already had a strong foundation:
– freshly painted walls
– new carpet
– updated double-glazed windows
– a 166 sqm footprint including the entertainer’s courtyard
But inside, the proportions of the rooms felt smaller than they should.
The living room had width, but lacked depth.
The bedrooms were long, but visually “heavy”.
And the outdoor spaces—both front and rear—needed charm and function.
The agent’s message was clear:
“We need emotional scale. People must feel this place expands as they walk through.”
Challenge accepted.
Step 1 — Opening the Living Room
The living/dining area is the emotional core of the home, facing the leafy courtyard. But with solid brick views and a low ceiling line, the room could easily feel boxed in.
Our approach: visual subtraction before visual addition.
We used a palette built around soft neutrals—almond beige, oatmeal, creamy whites—then layered it with faint terracotta and caramel accents pulled from the outdoor tiles and brickwork. Every colour had a job: reflect light, soften edges, elongate sightlines.
The sofa selection was deliberate:
– not bulky
– slim arms
– lifted on legs to show more floor
This trick alone “unlocked” nearly a metre of visual depth.
The armchairs?
Compact, curved, and with pale upholstery to blend into the wall rather than cut across it.
The hero moment in the living room is the stone-coloured abstract artwork—large enough to anchor the wall, but neutral enough to sit quietly. Large art = bigger room. Small art = cramped room. It’s a psychology trick used in premium Home Staging Sydney projects.
Step 2 — The Dining Zone: Circular = Spacious
Rectangular table? Too heavy.
Square table? Too stiff.
Round table? Perfect.
A round 4-seater dining setup softens the entire room and allows smoother movement around the space. Paired with black Wishbone-style chairs, it creates contrast without overwhelming the palette.
The centrepiece—a sculptural dried arrangement in an amber glass vase—adds height, character, and just enough “designer energy” to feel premium without shouting for attention.
Step 3 — Bedroom 1: Soft Green Oasis
The main bedroom opens onto a private patio framed by natural stone and mature greenery. We echoed that environment indoors with a layering of soft sage and eucalyptus tones.
The quilted texture of the bedding adds dimension, while the crisp white pillows bring visual lift. The intention: create a sanctuary that feels fresh, breathable, and consistent with the garden view.
A simple timber table with two chairs outside transformed an unused corner into a cottage-like morning coffee spot—instant lifestyle value.
Step 4 — Bedroom 2: Warmth + Personality
Bedroom two received a different approach: terracotta and soft clay tones, balancing the colour story of the entire home.
This choice does two things:
- Adds warmth where the room needed depth.
- Creates contrast with Bedroom 1 so buyers can emotionally “select their room”.
Mirrored wardrobes reflect natural light and give the illusion of added space—another small but critical choice.
Step 5 — Outdoor Styling: Turning Brick Into Lifestyle
The courtyard is large but surrounded by multi-level brickwork. This needed softening.
We used sleek white outdoor furniture—airy, symmetrical, minimal.
The goal: break up the heavy geometry with lightness and simplicity.
The result?
A surprisingly elegant entertaining area that photographs beautifully from inside.
Working Under Rain: The Goldpac Way
Most staging teams complain when it rains.
Goldpac stylists joke about it.
The rain made the greenery pop.
It cooled the courtyard tiles.
It gave the entire installation a cinematic feel.
And because our furniture workflow is tight—two trucks, large warehouse, protective wraps, and fast turnaround—the weather never slows us down.
We deliver on time.
Every time.
Even during rain.
STYLIST SECRETS
1. “Leggy furniture” = Bigger Space
Everything in the living area—from the sofa to the coffee table—was chosen with raised legs.
More visible floor = more visual depth.
This is the fastest way to expand a room without removing a single wall.
2. Colour Echoing
We borrowed colours directly from the property:
– terracotta from the tiles
– sage from the garden
– soft beige from the rendering
This creates harmony and makes the interiors feel custom-fit to the home.
3. Dual Courtyards = Dual Lifestyles
Styling both the main courtyard and the private bedroom patio created two separate outdoor “moments”.
Buyers love options—coffee corner, wine corner, reading nook.
One outdoor space is nice.
Two feels luxurious.
This project is a perfect example of why Home Staging Sydney is no longer just about adding furniture—it’s about strategic space engineering. In tightly planned garden apartments like this Naremburn home, professional styling shapes buyer perception, expands the sense of scale, and connects interiors with the leafy outdoor lifestyle Sydney buyers crave. Goldpac continues to lead the way in Home Staging Sydney with fast turnaround, premium furnishings, and emotionally intelligent design choices that help properties sell faster and for stronger results.
“It felt instantly bigger. Every buyer said the same thing at the opens.” – Agent
🏡 2-bed garden apartment in Naremburn — styled for visual expansion.
🎨 Soft neutrals + terracotta echoes — airy, warm, cohesive.
🌿 Courtyard + private patio — two lifestyles in one home.
⚡ From compact to spacious — instantly elevated buyer perception.
💬 “Every buyer said it looked bigger!” — Agent.