Everyone has last minute touches they want to add, whether it is an outfit, a hairdo, an evening meal or a Christmas tree, there is always one more little tweak needed to make things perfect. It is exactly the same with a vacation rental before it goes on the market....
Our most recent project in Florida is a little house we are calling the Cocoa Cabana. I have mentioned before that each property has a personality which I like to tap into with the design. Sometimes I see it from the beginning, but sometimes the personality doesn’t...
The Coastal Cabin was in the renovation process at a strategic time for our family business. The project turned out to be the most extensive renovation we have done to date, both inside and outside, including the addition of a swimming pool. The decision to undertake...
Recently I reconnected with someone I had done staging/design work for in Colorado. I had originally staged their home to sell, but the owner decided to keep it. They asked me to consult and oversee a total remodel, which included the furnishings and even a Christmas...
Vacation rentals often have a bad rap with the neighbors. Granted, there are vacation rentals that are not well cared for, allow loud parties, and basically disrupt the neighborhood ‘vibe’. I have mentioned before that HOAs frequently limit or ban neighborhood...
Every year, every unit, every guest, we learn something new in our vacation rental journey. Everything from, getting furniture that tolerates wear and tear, replacing existing appliances, and dealing with the rust factor in Florida, to the details of bedding, decor...
