Short-Term Rental Design
Short-term rentals are not designed like homes — and they shouldn’t be.
They function differently, wear differently, and are experienced by people with no emotional relationship to the space. Design decisions must hold up to constant turnover, unfamiliar use, and repeated first impressions, all while maintaining a strong visual identity.
Casa Eclectic approaches short-term rental interior design as a distinct discipline. The work balances bold, eclectic aesthetics with real-world durability: personality without chaos, visual impact without sterility, and spaces that photograph well and live well.
Every STR design project is led by taste first — with layout, material selection, and visual composition doing the heavy lifting — then refined through the lens of guest experience, longevity, and day-to-day use.
Below are the two ways Casa Eclectic works with short-term rental properties, depending on the level of design leadership and execution support required.
Signature Design Engagement
Short Term Rental Properties
Signature Design Engagement is Casa Eclectic’s flagship offering. It is a comprehensive, end-to-end interior design service for short-term rentals that require cohesive, holistic design control.
This service treats the home as one interconnected system — layout, comfort, durability, and visual identity are designed together so the final space reads as intentional and resolved, not pieced together over time.
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This service is best suited for:
Properties preparing for launch that need full design leadership
Existing STRs requring a major redesign or repositioning
This service is appropriate when piecemeal changes would compromise the outcome.
Signature Design Engagement is appropriate when:
design decisions affect multiple rooms or systems
cohesion and visual identity matter more than speed
you want one clear design vision carried through to completion
you don’t wnat to manage dozens of micro-decisions
If the space benefits from unified design authority, Signature Design Engagement is the right fit.
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Casa Eclectic is a design-led studio - not a decorating service.
What sets this work apart:
Aesthetic conviction - we design with a clear point of view using color, pattern, texture, and contrast intentionally - not cautiously.
STR-specific expertise - short term rentals behave differently than residential spaces. Our designs account for guest behavior, repeated use, and visual impact without diluting the design.
Real world intelligence - Design decisions are informed by lived experience inside STR environments - what lasts, what fails, and what quietly creates friction over time.
The result is a space that is visually memorable, comfortable to stay in, and grounded in reality - without being generic or overdesigned.
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Depending on the needs of the project, Signature Design Engagement may include:
Comprehensive design concept and visual direction
Space planning and layout refinement
Color, pattern, material, and finish selection
Furnishings, lighting, and décor selection
Design coordination to ensure intent is executed cohesively
Photography coordination upon completion, when appropriate
The exact scope is defined in writing before work begins to protect clarity on both sides.
Installation coordination is design-led and does not include construction services or trade contracting.
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Signature Design Engagement is a custom service but projects typically begin at $9,500.
Investment is determined by
project size and complexity
level of transformation required
scope of design & execution involved
Pricing is provided after the design assessment and scope definition.
Casa Eclectic does not quote pricing live or before understanding the project. Design fees cover professional design services only. Furnishings, materials, and implementation costs are not included.
Focused Design Support
Short Term Rental Properties
Focused Design Support provides high-impact, opinionated interior design direction for short-term rentals that need clarity, cohesion, or strategic refinement — without full implementation management.
This service is intentionally flexible and can be delivered either on-site or remotely, allowing Casa Eclectic to work with owners, operators, and investors nationwide. Through documentation review, virtual walkthroughs, and focused observation, we evaluate how a space actually functions in real life and identify where design decisions are creating friction or limiting cohesion.
Focused Design Support is ideal when a space is fundamentally sound but feels unfinished, disjointed, or underperforming from a design standpoint — or when a full redesign isn’t necessary, but professional design judgment would meaningfully improve the outcome.
The emphasis is on clarity and prioritization: understanding what matters most, why it matters, and how to address it thoughtfully — without managing every execution detail.
The outcome:
A clear, confident design direction that strengthens how the space functions, feels, and presents, while giving owners the freedom to implement independently or in phases.
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This service is ideal for:
STRs that function reasonably well but feel disjointed or unfinished
Owners who want professional design direction with fewer execution demands
Projects where targeted intervention will meaningfully improve the space
Owners, operators, or investors managing properties outside the San Antonio area who need expert design guidance delivered remotely
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Focused Design Support is not a watered-down version of full service.
The same design standards, judgment, and authority apply. The difference is execution depth, not quality of thinking.
Recommendations are prioritized, defensible, and grounded in lived guest experience — not cosmetic trends.
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Depending on scope, focused design support may include:
Design-focused assessment or walkthrough
Visual and aesthetic direction
Color, pattern, and material guidance
Prioritized design recommendations
High-impact design moves to elevate the space
Deliverables are tailored to the project and clearly defined before work begins.
Advisory Purchasing Guidance (Optional)
Advisory Purchasing Guidance supports Focused Design Support when clients are implementing design recommendations independently.
This add-on provides a detailed, design-curated list of recommended furnishings, fixtures, and materials, organized by space and priority, to guide client-led purchasing.
Recommendations are specific enough to execute confidently while allowing flexibility in sourcing.
Advisory Purchasing Guidance does not include purchasing, ordering, installation, or vendor coordination.
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Focused Design Support engagements typically begin at $1,500.
Final pricing depends on the level of guidance required and the depth of design support appropriate for the space. All fees are confirmed in writing before work begins.
This service prioritizes clarity and direction over volume of deliverables.
