My design approach for short-term rentals prioritizes three key aspects to maximize your investment's potential:

Guest appeal and functionality: Unlike a traditional home designed for a specific family's needs, short-term rentals aim to attract a wider audience. We have just 5 seconds for a first impression and just 1 hero photo to captivate our audience. I focus on creating SCROLL-STOPPING spaces that are visually appealing to a broad range of guests, while also ensuring functionality and a comfortable layout for short stays.

Durability and practicality: High guest turnover in short-term rentals puts a strain on furniture and finishes. My approach incorporates durable, easy-to-maintain materials that can withstand frequent wear and tear. Practicality plays a key role, with furniture arrangements that promote easy cleaning and efficient use of space.

Maximizing rental income: Every design decision is made with the goal of attracting guests and generating consistent income. This involves understanding local trends, optimizing space to accommodate more guests comfortably (if possible), and incorporating features that enhance guests' experience, leading to positive reviews and repeat bookings.

In essence, I create stylish and functional spaces that cater to a broad audience, ensuring both guest satisfaction and a profitable return on your investment.

1. Deep Dive into Guest Preferences & Local Trends:

We'll start by researching current trends in your rental market. This includes popular styles, amenities guests seek, and competitor analysis.
Understanding guest demographics allows me to tailor the design to attract your ideal guest. Is it young professionals, families, or adventure seekers?

2. Functionality & Optimized Layouts:

Space planning is crucial! I'll optimize your property's layout to create a comfortable flow for guests. This could involve maximizing usable space, creating clear transitions between areas, and ensuring furniture placement doesn't obstruct movement.
Multifunctional furniture can be a game-changer. Consider sleeper sofas, ottomans with storage, or fold-away dining tables for flexible use of space.

3. Eye-Catching Design & Durability:

Creating a visually appealing space is key. I'll design an inviting atmosphere that reflects current trends but also maintains a timeless feel. We'll discuss color palettes, textures, and statement pieces to make your property stand out.
Durability is paramount. I prioritize materials that are easy to clean, stain-resistant, and built to last with high guest turnover.

4. Strategic Details for Guest Experience:

Small touches make a big difference! We'll consider incorporating amenities like comfortable bedding, high-quality towels, and smart home features that enhance guests' comfort and convenience.

5. The Power of Photography:

Professional photography showcases your property in its best light. I love collaborating with photographers to capture stunning visuals that showcase the design elements and entice potential guests to book their stay.

By combining these strategies, you end up with a short-term rental that's not only beautiful and functional but also highly desirable for guests, ultimately maximizing your rental income and receive those 5-star reviews!

The exact timeframe and cost depend on your property size and desired service level. However, a typical project involves:

Consultation: About 30 minutes. We’ll chat through details specific to your property, amenities we could add and ways we can make your property stand out,

Design Development: Usually 2 weeks for me to submit a design and a few days allotted for revisions after you’ve had a chance to look it over. I’ll source everything you need and organize it into a spreadsheet so you can order easily.

Design Fees: I charge $750 per-space for a virtual design fee and try to combine smaller spaces and separate larger spaces like massive back yard spaces to ensure the pricing feels fair for the work involved.

*Price varies for remodels, new construction and custom builds/remodels.

For a personalized quote: Schedule a free consultation to discuss your specific needs and get a detailed breakdown of timeline and budget.

Furnishing Budget: I like to give everyone a ballpark of 10k per bedroom to furnish an entire property. This includes ALL furniture to fill the home, TV’s, kitchen supplies, some basic cleaning supplies and a single outdoor area. So, a 4 bedroom house will cost a minimum of 40k to furnish.

*Game rooms, multiple outdoor areas and large amenities (barrel sauna, hot tub, pickleball court, golf simulator…etc.) are not included in this ballpark estimate. Contractor work is also not included in this ballpark estimate and very property and region specific.

Absolutely! I offer a range of additional services to streamline your short-term rental design project and ensure a smooth execution. Here are some key options:

Full Install & Project Management: For a hands-off experience, I can work alongside your builder or contractor and handle ordering all items. Based on my team’s availability, we can also handle Full Install. This includes overseeing furniture delivery, all furniture assembly and styling, ensuring everything comes together seamlessly before listing photos take place. When my teams leaves the property, it is ready to go “LIVE”.

*Price varies based on location and size of property.