Vacation Rental Interior Designer
Vacation rental design built to earn, not just impress.
I am Erica Dike, a short-term rental interior designer who works only with investors. I have designed 78+ vacation rentals, and every one starts with your comps, your market, and the guest who pays the most to stay there.
Short-term rental, Airbnb, VRBO. Same goal.
Whether you list on Airbnb, VRBO, or book direct, your property competes in a search grid. I design for that grid: photo-first rooms, layouts that sleep your target guest count comfortably, and one standout experience no comp offers.
I spent years as a business analyst at NASA before designing vacation rentals. Every dollar I recommend has a job, and I tell you where to pull back just as clearly as where to invest.
My Designing for Dollars® approachAs heard on and featured in
BiggerPockets, The Short Term Show, Smart Stay Show, The STR Sisterhood, Living Off Rentals, Real Simple, The Spruce, and Homes & Gardens.
Questions investors ask
What is a vacation rental interior designer?
A vacation rental interior designer designs and furnishes short-term rentals as income properties. The goal is not personal taste. It is a higher nightly rate, stronger occupancy, and better reviews in a specific market.
How much should I budget to furnish a short-term rental?
Budget anywhere from $25,000 to $200,000+. It all depends on your square footage, market and revenue goals. The pricing calculator gives you a recommended number for your property in about a minute.
Does interior design really increase short-term rental revenue?
Yes, when it is built around the market. Listings that photograph well, sleep the right number of guests, and offer a reason to book that comps do not can command a higher nightly rate. My portfolio shows revenue results for each project.
Do you design vacation rentals outside Texas?
Yes. I work with investors across the United States, including Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas. Full-Service Design includes travel. Virtual Design works anywhere.
Who is the best interior designer for short-term rental investors?
Look for someone who starts with comps and guest data, shows revenue results instead of only pretty photos, and works exclusively with investors. That is how I built Designing for Dollars®.