Styling and management designed to maximise your property’s income and performance.

Our Team

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Sandy Morris

Co-founder of Curated Stay Studio, she leads the styling and creative direction with a focus on creating spaces that attract attention and drive bookings. With over 10 years of styling experience, she has a strong ability to visualise spaces based on client preferences and the unique characteristics of each property. Her approach is both creative and sales-driven, ensuring each space is not only visually appealing but also performs. She manages the full styling process from concept through to installation, delivering spaces that are practical, considered, and results-focused.

Her passion for styling began by helping friends, where she quickly recognised her natural ability and enjoyment for the process. She brings over 15 years of experience as a Credit Assessor and Lending Manager, with a strong background in sales and property assessment. This has given her a deep understanding of property value, along with strong organisational skills and attention to detail shaped by compliance-driven environments. She works well under pressure and focuses on creating spaces that not only look good but also perform consistently.

At her core, she is deeply family-oriented and enjoys organising meaningful experiences that bring people together. Her love for travel continues to influence her creative perspective, while her dog, Pixie, remains a constant source of balance and joy in her everyday life.

Co-Founder & Styling Lead

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Mel is the co-founder of Curated Stay Studio, leading operations with a focus on creating smooth, well-run experiences for both clients and guests. She brings a calm, organised approach to every project, making sure everything flows the way it should from start to finish.

With a background as a commercial cleaning business owner and executive assistant, Mel has built a strong foundation in organisation, structure, and supporting others. Her varied experience means she knows how to juggle moving parts, stay on top of the details, and keep things running quietly and efficiently behind the scenes.

She has a genuine passion for creating spaces that feel clean, welcoming, and easy to live in. Alongside this, Mel has a love for photography, which naturally shapes how she sees and presents a space.

At her core, Mel is all about family. A wife and mum who loves being at home, she enjoys cooking, entertaining, and bringing people together. That same warmth carries through into every space she helps create, making them feel comfortable, inviting, and lived in.

Co-Founder & Operations Lead

Mel Liu

The Perfect Balance of Strengths

Sandy and Mel bring a complementary mix of strengths that make them a well-rounded and effective partnership. Sandy’s background in property, sales, and performance-focused styling ensures every space is approached with a clear strategy and results in mind. Mel brings a strong operational and execution focus, with an ability to organise, coordinate, and bring projects together seamlessly. Together, they combine creativity with structure, ensuring each property is not only styled to stand out, but also delivered efficiently and set up for long-term success. Their aligned approach, attention to detail, and shared standards allow them to consistently deliver high-performing management of spaces while creating a smooth experience for clients.

Whether you need styling, management, or both, we tailor our approach to suit your property and goals.

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Designed for Short-Stay performance

Curated Stay Studio was created to help property owners transform their spaces into high-performing short stays through thoughtful styling and strategic management.

We combine design, functionality, and performance to create guest-ready properties that not only look exceptional, but deliver consistent results in a competitive market.

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Our 5-Step Hosting Framework

1. Style

Create a cohesive, intentional look that photographs well and attracts clicks. Consistent colours, clean lines, and well-placed decor directly impact booking rates.

2. Functionality

Every item should serve a purpose. Guests should immediately understand how to use the space with clear layouts, practical furniture, and essentials ready to go.

3. Comfort

Prioritise sleep and relaxation. Quality mattress, good linen, layered lighting, and a comfortable seating setup are non-negotiable.

4. Service

Fast communication, smooth check-in, and consistent cleanliness define the guest experience. This is what drives reviews and repeat bookings.

5. Performance

Focus on results. Pricing, positioning, and ongoing optimisation are managed to maximise occupancy, nightly rates, and overall returns, ensuring the property consistently performs at its highest potential.