Design & Consulting

In the SLO County rental market, design isn’t decoration—it’s revenue strategy. The right aesthetic draws more clicks, earns stronger reviews, and justifies premium nightly rates. Whether you’re starting from scratch or your current listing has plateaued, a design consultation translates your property’s potential into bookings.

Design Services

Short-term rental studio apartment designed by Sanctuary Design in San Luis Obispo County

The Rental Refresh

For existing spaces: If your property isn’t performing the way it should, the problem is usually visible before a guest even walks through the door. The Rental Refresh is a deep-dive audit that identifies what’s holding your listing back and lays out a clear path to a cohesive, compelling space that stands out in a crowded market.

  • Aesthetic Alignment: Pinpoint friction points in your current decor and introduce a cohesive palette that creates a more resonant, memorable guest experience.

  • The MTR Pivot: Strategic guidance on transitioning your space to attract longer-term, premium tenants like traveling professionals or graduate students.

  • Visual Optimization: Specific photography angles and styling adjustments that will immediately improve your click-through rate on booking platforms.

STR design refresh consultation for existing vacation rentals in SLO County — Sanctuary Design

From The Ground Up

For new developments: Bringing design strategy in early—during the build or furnish phase—prevents costly pivots later and ensures your property is optimized for guests before the first booking goes live.

  • Material Selection: Hard-finish consulting for longevity and aesthetic coherence, from tile to furniture, chosen with both durability and vibe in mind.

  • Energetic Blueprinting: Thoughtful attention to how a space feels to move through, ensuring the layout supports the restful, retreat-like experience guests are paying for.

  • Operational Design: Building practical systems into the bones of the space: smart locks, linen storage, cleaning efficiencies—so the property is as easy to manage as it is beautiful to stay in.

Ready to unlock your property’s potential?

I offer a free 20-minute consultation to talk through where your property is and where it could be.