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Short-term rental Design That performs

Scroll-stopping spaces that photograph beautifully, wow guests, and perform like true business assets. I design Airbnb, VRBO, and short-term rental properties across Minnesota and nationwide. Start with a FREE 20-Minute Design Audit. No fluff. No pressure. Just clear answers that maximize your booking potential.

Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Design Services

Virtual or in-person, we design STRs that don’t just look good—they sell out. Our projects consistently deliver +30% higher nightly rates, 90%+ booking rates, and guest-obsessed 5-star reviews.

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One Hour. Countless Booking Boosts.
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Airbnb & STR Refresh Package

Turn underperforming listings into guest magnets.
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Design That Stops the Scroll—and Sells Out Your Calendar
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Airbnb and Short Term Rental Designer Laurie Mattson

Laurie Mattson

Short-Term Rental & Airbnb Interior Designer | Multi-Award-Winning Property Design Expert

Design isn’t just décor—it’s your Airbnb’s profit strategy.

I’m Laurie Mattson, a nationally recognized Airbnb interior designer and short-term rental strategist. I help Airbnb hosts, vacation rental owners, and real estate investors design both new and existing properties into high-performing STRs that photograph beautifully, attract ideal guests, and stay consistently booked. STR clients have seen +30% higher nightly rates, 90%+ booking rates within months, and consistent 5-star reviews.

With nearly two decades of design expertise—including luxury homes, builder model properties, and multi-award-winning real estate projects—I know exactly what makes a short-term rental scroll-stopping in photos and unforgettable for guests. My specialty? Guest-obsessed interiors that boost bookings, raise revenue, and build your property’s long-term value.

Whether you’re launching your first Airbnb or scaling a full portfolio, I bring strategy-backed, ROI-driven design tailored to your brand, your ideal guest, and your bottom line.

Why Work With Me

  • Photo-ready interiors that stop the scroll and capture bookings
  • Guest-first design that drives rave reviews and repeat stays
  • Smart sourcing + trade discounts to protect your profits
  • Virtual or in-person services—nationwide

Named one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate Staging and the recipient of 20+ national design awards, I’ve helped Airbnb hosts across the U.S. increase revenue, elevate their listings, and build properties guests can’t stop talking about.

When design is done right, it doesn’t just look good—it pays off.

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Whether you need a strategy consultation or full-service Airbnb design, this 30-minute call is the first step. We’ll uncover:

  • What’s working in your current (or planned) listing
  • What could be costing you bookings or revenue
  • The fastest, highest-impact changes to elevate your rental
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Our Vision for Your Short Term Rental

We help Airbnb hosts, investors, and property managers turn rentals into market-ready, guest-obsessed spaces that perform. Our designs create photo-worthy listings, unforgettable guest experiences, and higher nightly rates—so your property doesn’t just look amazing, it operates like a profitable business.

Short-Term Rental Design, Built to Perform... anywhere you invest

Local or virtual, we make Airbnb and STR design simple, strategic, and stress-free. Whether you’re launching a brand-new property or elevating an existing one, our process turns rentals into scroll-stopping, guest-obsessed spaces that pay off.

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Here’s How We Work—Step by Step:

1. Discovery Call

A 30-minute chat to talk goals, property vision, and ideal guest—and to confirm if we’re the right fit. You’ll leave with clarity on how design boosts bookings, nightly rates, and 5-star reviews.

2. Custom Proposal

You’ll receive a tailored proposal with scope, deliverables, investment, and timeline—designed around your property and goals.

3. Project Kickoff Call

We finalize project direction, define your guest avatar, and establish your property’s brand story so every design decision drives ROI.

4. Design Direction

Mood boards, layouts, and recommendations crafted to photograph beautifully and attract your ideal guest.

5. Curated Shopping List

Clickable sourcing with trade discounts to save money and maximize profits.

6. Styling & Install

DIY with expert guidance or full-service styling. Either way, your property is guest-ready, photo-worthy, and built to perform.

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Short-Term Rental Design FAQs

Smart Hosts Ask These Questions
Because designing a short-term rental shouldn’t leave you guessing.

How much should I budget for furnishing an Airbnb or short-term rental property?

Budgets vary depending on the size of the home, number of bedrooms, and the level of finish you want for your guests. For a full-property design, most professionally designed Airbnbs and vacation rentals require an investment of $40,000–$100,000+, depending on square footage and style. This includes furniture, lighting, rugs, art, décor, and guest-ready essentials.

Because I design with ROI in mind, I’ll guide you on where to invest for the biggest impact — like beds, seating, and lighting — and how to stretch your budget with smart sourcing and trade discounts. The goal isn’t the cheapest setup, it’s creating a property that books faster, photographs beautifully, and earns higher nightly rates with consistent 5-star reviews.

Do you work with out-of-state or international Airbnb investors and property owners?

Yes! Many of our clients are out-of-state Airbnb hosts and international investors who need a designer they can trust from afar. Our process is streamlined for virtual short-term rental design — from digital mood boards to curated shopping lists and install guides. Whether your property is in Minnesota, across the U.S., or overseas, we create interiors that are guest-ready, photo-worthy, and profitable.

What if I already own furniture or décor—can it be used in my STR design project?

Absolutely. We start every short-term rental design project with a review of what you already have. If your existing pieces are guest-worthy, durable, and on-brand with your property’s style, we’ll recommend keeping them. For pieces that don’t fit the design direction, we’ll suggest updates or budget-smart replacements. The goal is always to protect your investment while elevating your Airbnb’s overall guest experience.

What booking platforms do you optimize Airbnb and short-term rental design for?

We design with Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and other short-term rental platforms in mind. That means your property will not only look amazing in person, but also photograph beautifully to stop the scroll online. Our design process focuses on the details that make your listing stand out in crowded markets, from thumbnail-worthy photos to guest-first layouts and amenities that earn glowing reviews across every platform.

How long does it take to design and set up a short-term rental?

The Airbnb design process typically takes 6–10 weeks from kickoff to guest-ready, depending on the size of the property, furniture availability, and whether installation is local or virtual. Smaller STRs (like a 1–2 bedroom condo or cabin) may be ready faster, while larger homes or luxury properties often require more time.

We streamline the process with virtual design boards, curated shopping lists, and install guides, so even out-of-state or international investors can move quickly. If your rental has a tight launch deadline, we can often prioritize essential spaces like bedrooms and living areas first, ensuring you’re guest-ready and booking sooner.

What’s the best way to design an Airbnb so it books faster?

Successful Airbnb and STR design isn’t about filling a house with furniture — it’s about creating a scroll-stopping, guest-first experience. The keys to booking faster include:

  • Professional design that photographs beautifully for your Airbnb listing.
  • Defined guest avatar so every design choice appeals to the right market.
  • Durable, guest-ready furnishings that look great and last.

Smart layouts and lighting to maximize usability and wow-factor.

When you work with Laurie Mattson Interiors, you get strategy-backed STR design that’s built to perform — properties that stand out online, command higher nightly rates, and earn rave reviews.

What furniture and amenities are must-haves for Airbnb guests?

Every Airbnb design project should start with must-have furniture and amenities that directly impact bookings and guest satisfaction. At a minimum, this includes:

  • High-quality mattresses and bedding (beds are your #1 ROI driver).
  • Ample seating in living and dining spaces.
  • Good lighting — overhead + lamps for ambiance.
  • Guest-focused amenities like coffee stations, workspace nooks, or game areas depending on your guest avatar.
  • Art, décor, and rugs that give your property personality and create photo-worthy moments.

Our design process ensures your property isn’t just furnished — it’s strategically styled to attract guests, earn 5-star reviews, and deliver consistent bookings.

Client Stories: Booked & Styled to Perform

From Minnesota lake homes to oceanfront Airbnbs, hosts and investors share how Laurie Mattson Interiors transformed their short-term rentals into guest-ready, photo-worthy spaces that boosted bookings, raised nightly rates, and earned rave reviews.

Rosarito, Mexico | STR Penthouse Redesign & Styling

Laurie Mattson Interiors elevated our luxury short-term rental penthouse in Rosarito, Mexico with a design refresh that made a major impact. She updated the space with new furnishings, luxe bedding, statement art, and decor to create a polished, modern Airbnb aesthetic.

Since the redesign, we’ve raised our nightly rates, improved guest reviews, and increased bookings. Laurie knows exactly how to style a vacation rental to stand out and perform on Airbnb.

- Rosarito Penthouse STR Owner
- Rosarito Penthouse STR Owner

Rosarito, Mexico | STR Penthouse Redesign & Styling

Laurie Mattson Interiors elevated our luxury short-term rental penthouse in Rosarito, Mexico with a design refresh that made a major impact. She updated the space with new furnishings, luxe bedding, statement art, and decor to create a polished, modern Airbnb aesthetic.

Since the redesign, we’ve raised our nightly rates, improved guest reviews, and increased bookings. Laurie knows exactly how to style a vacation rental to stand out and perform on Airbnb.

- Rosarito Penthouse STR Owner

Rosarito, Mexico | STR Penthouse Redesign & Styling

Laurie Mattson Interiors elevated our luxury short-term rental penthouse in Rosarito, Mexico with a design refresh that made a major impact. She updated the space with new furnishings, luxe bedding, statement art, and decor to create a polished, modern Airbnb aesthetic.

Since the redesign, we’ve raised our nightly rates, improved guest reviews, and increased bookings. Laurie knows exactly how to style a vacation rental to stand out and perform on Airbnb.

- Rosarito Penthouse STR Owner
- Rosarito Penthouse STR Owner

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida | Virtual STR Design for Coastal Condo

Laurie Mattson Interiors made designing our short-term rental condo in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida effortless—even from across the country. Her virtual STR design services helped us plan the layout, select paint, flooring, tile, lighting, and decor, and update our cabinets and hardware for a fresh coastal look.

The finished Airbnb now feels high-end, guest-ready, and perfectly styled for vacation rental bookings. Laurie’s design vision, sourcing expertise, and attention to detail truly elevated the space.

- Ft. Lauderdale STR Owner
- Ft. Lauderdale STR Owner

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida | Virtual STR Design for Coastal Condo

Laurie Mattson Interiors made designing our short-term rental condo in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida effortless—even from across the country. Her virtual STR design services helped us plan the layout, select paint, flooring, tile, lighting, and decor, and update our cabinets and hardware for a fresh coastal look.

The finished Airbnb now feels high-end, guest-ready, and perfectly styled for vacation rental bookings. Laurie’s design vision, sourcing expertise, and attention to detail truly elevated the space.

- Ft. Lauderdale STR Owner

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida | Virtual STR Design for Coastal Condo

Laurie Mattson Interiors made designing our short-term rental condo in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida effortless—even from across the country. Her virtual STR design services helped us plan the layout, select paint, flooring, tile, lighting, and decor, and update our cabinets and hardware for a fresh coastal look.

The finished Airbnb now feels high-end, guest-ready, and perfectly styled for vacation rental bookings. Laurie’s design vision, sourcing expertise, and attention to detail truly elevated the space.

- Ft. Lauderdale STR Owner
- Ft. Lauderdale STR Owner

Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota | Full-Service STR Design

Laurie Mattson Interiors transformed our Lake Minnetonka property into a luxury vacation rental and one of the top-performing short-term rentals in Minnesota. She handled full-service STR design—layout planning, furniture sourcing, lighting, and decor—with intentional, elevated style.

The result is a high-end Airbnb and VRBO listing that photographs beautifully, attracts premium guests, and consistently books at top nightly rates. Laurie is the go-to expert for vacation rental design that performs.

- Lake Minnetonka STR Owner
- Lake Minnetonka STR Owner

Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota | Full-Service STR Design

Laurie Mattson Interiors transformed our Lake Minnetonka property into a luxury vacation rental and one of the top-performing short-term rentals in Minnesota. She handled full-service STR design—layout planning, furniture sourcing, lighting, and decor—with intentional, elevated style.

The result is a high-end Airbnb and VRBO listing that photographs beautifully, attracts premium guests, and consistently books at top nightly rates. Laurie is the go-to expert for vacation rental design that performs.

- Lake Minnetonka STR Owner

Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota | Full-Service STR Design

Laurie Mattson Interiors transformed our Lake Minnetonka property into a luxury vacation rental and one of the top-performing short-term rentals in Minnesota. She handled full-service STR design—layout planning, furniture sourcing, lighting, and decor—with intentional, elevated style.

The result is a high-end Airbnb and VRBO listing that photographs beautifully, attracts premium guests, and consistently books at top nightly rates. Laurie is the go-to expert for vacation rental design that performs.

- Lake Minnetonka STR Owner
- Lake Minnetonka STR Owner

Boulder City, Nevada | Modern Desert Full-Home Design

Working with Laurie Mattson Interiors on our luxury Airbnb in Boulder City, NV was an incredible experience. We started virtually—collaborating on short-term rental design plans, furniture, and finishes that captured a modern desert aesthetic inspired by Lake Mead.

Laurie later flew in for the final install and full-service STR styling. The result is a cohesive, high-end vacation rental that photographs beautifully, books fast, and gets amazing guest reviews. She’s an expert in Airbnb interior design and desert-style STR properties.

- Boulder City, NV STR Owner
- Boulder City, NV STR Owner

Boulder City, Nevada | Modern Desert Full-Home Design

Working with Laurie Mattson Interiors on our luxury Airbnb in Boulder City, NV was an incredible experience. We started virtually—collaborating on short-term rental design plans, furniture, and finishes that captured a modern desert aesthetic inspired by Lake Mead.

Laurie later flew in for the final install and full-service STR styling. The result is a cohesive, high-end vacation rental that photographs beautifully, books fast, and gets amazing guest reviews. She’s an expert in Airbnb interior design and desert-style STR properties.

- Boulder City, NV STR Owner

Boulder City, Nevada | Modern Desert Full-Home Design

Working with Laurie Mattson Interiors on our luxury Airbnb in Boulder City, NV was an incredible experience. We started virtually—collaborating on short-term rental design plans, furniture, and finishes that captured a modern desert aesthetic inspired by Lake Mead.

Laurie later flew in for the final install and full-service STR styling. The result is a cohesive, high-end vacation rental that photographs beautifully, books fast, and gets amazing guest reviews. She’s an expert in Airbnb interior design and desert-style STR properties.

- Boulder City, NV STR Owner
- Boulder City, NV STR Owner

Rancho Mirage, CA | Desert Luxury Vibes

Laurie Mattson Interiors has now designed three of our luxury short-term rental properties—including a full-service STR design in Rancho Mirage, near Palm Desert, CA. She totally nailed the desert-modern Airbnb aesthetic, selecting every piece to boost guest appeal and photo quality.

The property now books faster, earns higher nightly rates, and consistently gets 5-star guest feedback. Laurie is a true expert in vacation rental interior design and makes every STR project seamless.

- Repeat Client, Multi-Property Airbnb Owner
- Repeat Client, Multi-Property Airbnb Owner

Rancho Mirage, CA | Desert Luxury Vibes

Laurie Mattson Interiors has now designed three of our luxury short-term rental properties—including a full-service STR design in Rancho Mirage, near Palm Desert, CA. She totally nailed the desert-modern Airbnb aesthetic, selecting every piece to boost guest appeal and photo quality.

The property now books faster, earns higher nightly rates, and consistently gets 5-star guest feedback. Laurie is a true expert in vacation rental interior design and makes every STR project seamless.

- Repeat Client, Multi-Property Airbnb Owner

Rancho Mirage, CA | Desert Luxury Vibes

Laurie Mattson Interiors has now designed three of our luxury short-term rental properties—including a full-service STR design in Rancho Mirage, near Palm Desert, CA. She totally nailed the desert-modern Airbnb aesthetic, selecting every piece to boost guest appeal and photo quality.

The property now books faster, earns higher nightly rates, and consistently gets 5-star guest feedback. Laurie is a true expert in vacation rental interior design and makes every STR project seamless.

- Repeat Client, Multi-Property Airbnb Owner
- Repeat Client, Multi-Property Airbnb Owner

CABO, MX | Full-Service STR Design

After our success in Rosarito, we brought back Laurie Mattson Interiors to design two vacation rentals in Cabo, Mexico. Starting with a virtual short-term rental design consultation, Laurie handled the full-service Airbnb design—furnishing, layout, lighting, and guest-focused styling. She transformed empty spaces into high-end, professionally designed Airbnb listings.

These are now two of our best-performing vacation rentals, with increased bookings, better guest reviews, and higher nightly rates. Laurie is the go-to expert for anyone looking to maximize ROI with STR design.

- Repeat Client, International Airbnb Investor
- Repeat Client, International Airbnb Investor

CABO, MX | Full-Service STR Design

After our success in Rosarito, we brought back Laurie Mattson Interiors to design two vacation rentals in Cabo, Mexico. Starting with a virtual short-term rental design consultation, Laurie handled the full-service Airbnb design—furnishing, layout, lighting, and guest-focused styling. She transformed empty spaces into high-end, professionally designed Airbnb listings.

These are now two of our best-performing vacation rentals, with increased bookings, better guest reviews, and higher nightly rates. Laurie is the go-to expert for anyone looking to maximize ROI with STR design.

- Repeat Client, International Airbnb Investor

CABO, MX | Full-Service STR Design

After our success in Rosarito, we brought back Laurie Mattson Interiors to design two vacation rentals in Cabo, Mexico. Starting with a virtual short-term rental design consultation, Laurie handled the full-service Airbnb design—furnishing, layout, lighting, and guest-focused styling. She transformed empty spaces into high-end, professionally designed Airbnb listings.

These are now two of our best-performing vacation rentals, with increased bookings, better guest reviews, and higher nightly rates. Laurie is the go-to expert for anyone looking to maximize ROI with STR design.

- Repeat Client, International Airbnb Investor
- Repeat Client, International Airbnb Investor

Rosarito, Mexico | Multi-Unit STR Redesign

Laurie Mattson Interiors was a game-changer for our luxury vacation rental condos in Rosarito, Mexico. We brought her on for full-service short-term rental design across several resort units, and she completely elevated each one. From layout planning to sourcing every detail—furniture, lighting, and art—Laurie created boutique-style Airbnb interiors that feel high-end and welcoming. Since the redesign, our bookings have increased, our nightly rates have gone up, and our Airbnb reviews are stronger than ever. She's not just a designer—she's a strategic partner in our rental business.

- Repeat Client, International STR Investor
- Repeat Client, International STR Investor

Rosarito, Mexico | Multi-Unit STR Redesign

Laurie Mattson Interiors was a game-changer for our luxury vacation rental condos in Rosarito, Mexico. We brought her on for full-service short-term rental design across several resort units, and she completely elevated each one. From layout planning to sourcing every detail—furniture, lighting, and art—Laurie created boutique-style Airbnb interiors that feel high-end and welcoming. Since the redesign, our bookings have increased, our nightly rates have gone up, and our Airbnb reviews are stronger than ever. She's not just a designer—she's a strategic partner in our rental business.

- Repeat Client, International STR Investor

Rosarito, Mexico | Multi-Unit STR Redesign

Laurie Mattson Interiors was a game-changer for our luxury vacation rental condos in Rosarito, Mexico. We brought her on for full-service short-term rental design across several resort units, and she completely elevated each one. From layout planning to sourcing every detail—furniture, lighting, and art—Laurie created boutique-style Airbnb interiors that feel high-end and welcoming. Since the redesign, our bookings have increased, our nightly rates have gone up, and our Airbnb reviews are stronger than ever. She's not just a designer—she's a strategic partner in our rental business.

- Repeat Client, International STR Investor
- Repeat Client, International STR Investor

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