Design Dilemmas: What's your biggest struggle with designing your vacation rental?

[Erica Dike]

What's your biggest struggle when it comes to designing your vacation rental? I'm a designer that likes sharing advice/hacks/resources specifically for investors looking to maximize their ROI.

I'd love to hear your design dilemmas and answer any questions you may have. Real feedback will also help me create valuable content and resources.

For example, many investors struggle with knowing which amenities to splurge on for max ROI. But here's the key: understand your target market. Who are you trying to attract? If you're targeting groups in mountain homes, they'll likely value in-home entertainment. So, splurging on a pool table, hot tub, and a telescope to enjoy the views would yield significant returns.

I'd love to hear your thoughts! What are your biggest challenges when designing your vacation rental?

[Erica Dike]

Quote from @Ian Tyndall:

Throw pillows…

Fake plants…

These are needed to spruce up bedrooms, bathrooms and outdoor spaces. How to match them and where to get them?

Ahh yes, there are so many options. It can definitely be overwhelming. I like to use removable pillow covers with down inserts. Amazon has an amazing selection of affordable covers and you can search by color/pattern.

To match them, I use a formula
Sofa: solid color textured pillow (2) + patterned pillow (2) + solid color (2)
King bed: 26"x26" pillows (3) + lumbar/body pillow at least 48"L (1) - I'll do a print + a solid
Queen Bed: 26"x26" pillows (2) + lumbar pillow 36" (1)
Twin/Bunk: 14" x 20" lumbar pillow (1)

In outdoor spaces, I keep it simple and match the pillows to the rug.

For artificial plants I source from Nearly Natural, Wayfair and Home Depot.