How Much Will My Next Showhome Cost?
When planning a new showhome, one of the first questions every new home developer asks is:
"How much is this going to cost?"
For years, the answer has often been a painful one. Traditional interior designer-led showhome installations can easily exceed £40,000 per project, placing them out of reach for many SMEs, start-up developers, and growing housebuilders.
However, there is another option.
Showhomes Are No Longer a Luxury
In today's competitive market, creating a standout viewing experience isn't optional.
Buyers want to connect emotionally with a property. They want to visualise a lifestyle, imagine themselves living there, and feel confident in their purchase decision.
That's why professionally presented showhomes and viewing homes have become essential marketing tools for developers of every size.
The challenge?
Finding a solution that fits your budget, reflects your brand, and adapts as your development evolves.
The Alternative: Professional Home Staging with Furniture Leasing
Working with a professional home staging company gives developers access to beautifully curated interiors without the significant capital outlay associated with purchasing furniture outright.
Through a bespoke design and furniture leasing service, you can create the aspirational showhome your buyers expect while retaining complete flexibility and protecting valuable development cash flow.
It's everything you need from a showhome, without the burden of ownership.
Why Developers Choose the Little Barn Door Method?
At Little Barn Door, we're more than a home staging provider.
We're your design team.
Our award-winning team takes the time to understand your brand, development goals, target buyer, and wider marketing strategy before creating a tailored staging solution designed to maximise sales impact.
Think of us as an extension of your business, bringing years of design expertise and property marketing knowledge without adding another salary to your payroll.
Our evidence-led, expertise-driven approach means every recommendation we make is centred around five key priorities:
Your brand
Your budget
Your timescales
Your growth
Our experience
We don't create staging concepts based solely on appearance. Instead, we use years of experience, market knowledge, and proven data to identify what sells and what doesn't, helping to protect your development's value and maximise sales potential.
Cost-Effective
Why tie up tens of thousands of pounds in furniture purchases when you could invest that capital elsewhere in your development?
A furniture leasing solution allows you to spread costs across an agreed term, improving cash flow while still creating an aspirational environment that encourages buyer engagement and drives sales.
How Long Do I Need a Showhome For?
The required duration of a showhome will vary significantly depending on the size and nature of your development. Working with a home staging professional allows you to tailor your lease period to suit your sales strategy.
For example:
A development of two units may only require a 12-week lease period to secure offers on both properties.
A development of eight high-value homes may benefit from a 24-week lease.
A development of 25+ units may require a 12-month marketing period to support sales activity and allow for contingency.
Flexible
Flexibility is one of the greatest advantages of working with a home staging company.
Whether you need to extend a lease, refresh an existing showhome, stage a different house type, or update the look and feel of a property, our flexible leasing model allows you to adapt quickly without being left with furniture that no longer serves a purpose.
That means no overpayment for unnecessary services and complete control over your staging investment.
No Storage Headaches
One of the biggest hidden costs of purchasing showhome furniture is what happens afterwards.
Once a plot is sold or a marketing suite closes, furniture often needs to be stored, transported, managed, or disposed of, creating additional costs and logistical challenges.
With leasing, we take care of that.
No warehouses. No storage fees. No hassle.
Professionally Designed to Sell
Leased furniture doesn't mean compromising on quality.
Every staging scheme is professionally curated to enhance your property's best features, create an emotional connection with buyers, and showcase the lifestyle your development offers.
Because great design isn't just about looking good. It's about helping people say "yes".
Need a Showhome Fast?
No problem.
Unlike traditional interior design-led showhome services, which can take months from quotation to installation, Little Barn Door projects are designed, installed, and professionally photographed ready for launch within 7–10 days of instruction.
If you're planning your next showhome and want to explore the most cost-effective solution for your development, we're here to help.
Simply send us:
Your development details
The plot type
The number of bedrooms
Within 24 hours, we'll provide everything you need to make an informed decision and get your showhome market-ready faster.