Design & Diplomacy

Design + Diplomacy is a multi-disciplinary interior design company specialising in property styling and co-ordinating renovations for Melbourne’s real estate market. Property Styling Selling your home? The property market in Melbourne is strong, meaning perspective buyers are savvier than ever before and their expectations are high. With an incomparable understanding of the property market, our fully qualified designers and stylists will update your home to get you the best possible result come auction day. Properties styled by D+D consistently achieve results between 5% and 25% above sales price expectations. We specialise in preparing properties with a cost-effective, stylish approach that appeals to the target demographic for the property type and location. We look at all elements – existing spaces, natural light, functionality and layout to maximise the features of the home. Our qualified designers and stylists complete the styling using carefully selected furniture, artwork and accessories, to deliver a beautifully prepared home. Interior Design D+D is here to help with any stage of the design process, from furniture and accessory sourcing, to a complete renovation and everything in between. Project Coordination Ensuring your property appears clean and well maintained is crucial for achieving the highest possible sale price on auction day, however organising works to be carried out can often be an arduous and time-consuming task. Our expertise extends to advising on and coordinating cosmetic renovations for your property. We assist clients throughout the entire renovation process from designing and selecting fixtures and finishes, to ensuring clients engage qualified and experienced builders and trades, to coordinate and undertake works on their property. Cosmetic updates help to give buyers a glimpse of the homes’ potential and provide them with options when they consider any future renovation plans for the property.