What to Expect When You Hire a Home Stylist

Hiring a home stylist is like inviting creativity, clarity, and calm into your space. At Chestnut Home Stylists, we believe that styling is more than just decorating—it's about telling your story through carefully curated design elements. Whether you're revamping a room or preparing your home for a special occasion, here’s what you can expect when you work with us.

1. A Warm Welcome and Discovery Call

We start by getting to know you—your style, your lifestyle, and your goals for the space. During our discovery call or consultation, we ask questions that help us understand the way you live and what you love.

2. Style Assessment and Moodboard Creation

Once we understand your vision, we curate a personalized style direction for your space. Think color palettes, inspiration imagery, and material ideas. You’ll receive a clear moodboard that helps you visualize the transformation ahead.

3. Sourcing, Styling Plan & Budgeting

Next comes the strategy—furniture, accessories, lighting, art, and textiles. We propose pieces that align with your style and budget, whether they’re new finds or beloved items you already own. Our goal? To elevate your space while keeping it authentically you.

4. The Styling Day

This is where the magic happens. We come in, install, arrange, tweak—and transform. Every cushion, frame, and flower stem is placed with intention. We may bring in final styling pieces to add those polished touches.

5. The Reveal & Final Walkthrough

Your space is now styled and ready for living. We walk you through the details, leave you with styling notes if desired, and ensure you’re thrilled with the result. It’s not just about looking good—it’s about how the space makes you feel.

Why Clients Love Working with Us

Our clients appreciate the personal attention, design clarity, and time saved by hiring a stylist. Whether it’s preparing a home for resale, finishing off a renovation, or simply creating a more beautiful everyday environment, styling bridges the gap between design and livability.

Client testimonial:

"Stumbling upon Varsha's Chestnut Home Stylists pop up shop at the On Flea.k flea market in Cochin set path to a very unique and rewarding experience and friendship for the both of us. At that point of time she hadn't styled a home from scratch and I had just returned to India to help my family build a new family home in Alleppey. Having noticed her interesting choice of fabric pairing and beautiful symmetry of colours and patterns, I quickly invited her to help out with the interiors of our 3,000 sq ft home. Working with her was an absolute pleasure as she pays meticulous attention to detail, sets processes in a structured manner and even sent across renders to help visualise the space better. The most fun we had were on our trips to Fort Kochi to source antique furniture for my home which is reminiscent of the past, but contextualised for a contemporary setting. She was quick in connecting vendors that designed custom made lights, block printed curtains and her addition of Chestnut cushions made my home truly unique. At the end of the project, she became a part of our family and I couldn't have asked for anything more. I'd like to specially thank her husband, Rakesh and his architecture firm Studio Acis (Cochin) for supporting her in making my home a reality. Cheers!"

Ready to Style Your Story?

Let’s transform your home into a space that reflects your personality, values, and lifestyle. Contact us today to schedule your styling consultation or explore our portfolio for more inspiration.