Interior design queen Liz Ride had a unicorn on the wall of her 9/1 Marshall Place, Clifton Hill, where aesthetics have been credited with boosting buyer appeal. A pink bathroom and a unicorn on the living room wall yesterday proved the benefits of good interior design when testing the market. The unusual features were added to 9/1 Marshall Place, Clifton Hill, by Studio Tate residential interior design leader and the home’s owner Liz Ride.
Along with husband Rob and daughter Ottie, she sold her home of the past five years for $112,000 more than expected — despite a “terrifying” start to the auction that left them feeling green. RELATED: Truth behind Albo’s ‘ruthless’ eviction Glen Iris: Knighted beer baron Peter Sinclair and wife Rachael serve up renovated home Melbourne renters could save hundreds if they buy in these suburbs | Compare the Market A reno to add a guest bedroom and an extra loo to the previously two-bedroom, one-bathroom abode also helped, but Nelson Alexander director Mark Verrocchi said Ms Ride’s interior design input had “without a doubt” boosted the number of people looking at the property. “And I would implore every single homeowner thinking of going to market to get a style quote or interior designer to come and help,” Mr Verrocchi said.
“It’s the best money you can spend other than a fresh coat of paint and carpet.” A pink bathroom has been a particular favourite of Ms Ride’s during her time at the home. Boston Ivy drape.