Lalá Melo - Interior design + Staging

We had just made the bold move with our realtor’s expertise to purchase a house without subjects, requiring us to immediately have him sell our house. We had a week to paint, declutter, send stuff to storage, thrift shop, junk, etc., and stage, using our own furniture. Just as the enormity of the impossible hit us, Lais, our realtor’s staging partner, sailed into our upended chaos and started recommending what should stay, where it would be best showcased, and what should go. In two hours she had all four adults agreeing and heaving a sigh of relief. One more ninety minute visit was all it took for her to satisfy her own highest of standards and leave us amazed at the skills, artistic talent, speed, and willingness to dig in and get dirty. Her report was detailed, professional and easy to follow. The final results were beyond belief, not only esthetically but economically. We received A $10,000 value for $320 with the bonus of getting top dollar for our house, which sold in exactly two weeks from the listing date. Even our neighbours were shocked by the speed at which we went from staying put forever to selling our house. All thanks to the perfect partnership between our realtor and Laís, the best pros to help you dream and bring it to fruition. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. We couldn't have done it without you. More...

As a Realtor I have seen the positive impact of staging on properties and prospective buyers. Lalá has an impeccable eye for detail. On many occasions, she has consulted with my clients and have gotten them to buy into her vision of what she sees is possible for their space. Without fail, she transforms their “lived in” spaces into saleable, showroom ready masterpieces. Her skills include clear communication with clients, managing client expectations, managing timelines, colour selection, the repurposing of existing pieces in the home, and creating an overall positive outcome for client and realtor alike. I no longer have to worry about getting in over my head to give design advise because I can rely on her expertise to produce the most favourable result in any circumstance. I truly believe that you only get one chance to make a first impression. Hiring Lalá always means that the property in question puts its best foot forward and fetches the most dollars in the client’s pocket even after her professional fees. I’ve seen it with my own eyes on multiple occasions, properties do sell faster and for more money than they would have without her guidance. To clients and realtor alike recommended Lalá for the absolute best result on one of the biggest transactions in people’s lives. More...

I recently used the consultation service of Laís Melo in preparation for listing my condominium. I found Laís to be a good communicator, helping me understand the benefits of staging my home so that potential buyers could see themselves in the space. She brings to her consultation her skills of understanding the use of space, furniture placement and artistic flare. Her support was truly helpful and her guidance much appreciated. I highly recommend Laís if you are looking for a consultant to prepare your home to be marketed. More...