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Design insights for homes and high-performing rentals.
Layout strategy. Materials that last. Rooms that make sense.

Follow along as we transform a small, sad, dark condo into a beautiful, sunny part-time vacation rental. Watch the video

I mean, you guys know I’m a designer, right? Of course, I’m going to tell you that you need me.

Like you really think I’m going to say no? Of course, everyone should have an interior designer for their vacation

Those of you of a certain age (i.e., my age) will remember those grandma’s living rooms with furniture encased in

[Updated August 2025] A lot of Airbnb and short-term rental hosts still fall for the lure of the “bargain” sofa.

Great photos are what you need to beat your competitors in the bookings game. Excellent photography stands out in a

Listen to this: “Fabricating authenticity key to hotel success” This little gem popped up in my inbox today in a

Less guesswork. Better rooms.

Design insights for homes and high-performing rentals.