From Strategy to Styling—Your Airbnb Just Got a Whole Lot Smarter
Virtual or in-person, I design short-term rentals that book better, review higher, and photograph like a dream.
Let’s Start with a FREE 20-Minute Design Audit. No fluff. No pressure. Just clear answers.
Design isn’t just décor—it’s your Airbnb’s moneymaker.
I’m Laurie Mattson, a nationally recognized short-term rental designer and award-winning home stager. I help Airbnb hosts, vacation rental owners, and real estate investors turn underperforming listings into high-performing properties that stand out online and stay booked.
With 18+ years designing luxury homes, builder model properties, and high-end real estate listings, I know what makes a short-term rental look irresistible in photos—and unforgettable in person. My specialty? Scroll-stopping, guest-obsessed interiors that boost bookings, raise nightly rates, and deliver 5-star reviews.
Whether you manage one property or a full portfolio, I bring strategy-backed, revenue-driven design tailored to your brand, your ideal guest, and your bottom line.
Named one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate Staging, I bring big results without the cookie-cutter formula. Your short-term rental doesn’t just get styled—it gets strategically designed to sell out.
Let’s Start with a FREE 20-Minute Design Audit. No fluff. No pressure. Just clear answers:
We empower property owners, investors, and managers by transforming their short-term rentals into luxurious, revenue-driving assets. We create marketable spaces that deliver exceptional guest experiences, drive high occupancy, and maximize long-term ROI—turning every property into a standout, profitable investment.
Local or Virtual, We’ve Got You Covered.
Whether your Airbnb is in the next neighborhood or the next time zone, I make short-term rental design simple, high-impact, and completely stress-free.
We talk through the essentials—property size, location, goals, budget, and timeline. You bring the questions, I’ll bring clarity.
Once we’re a "yes,” it’s go time. You’ll send over floor plans, measurements, photos, videos—whatever you’ve got. The more I see, the more targeted your design will be.
I create a style-forward plan to maximize bookings and guest experience. You get design leadership with just the right amount of collaboration.
Every piece is sourced and linked for easy ordering—saving you hours of decision fatigue.
Whether I’m there in person or guiding you virtually, I help you pull it all together so your space looks photo-ready and guest-approved.
Smart Hosts Ask These Questions
Because designing a short-term rental shouldn’t leave you guessing.
Budgets vary based on size, market expectations, and level of finish. For a professionally styled, guest-ready property, most clients invest $20,000–$45,000+—especially if the goal is to command premium nightly rates and stand out online.for a fully-furnished, guest-ready space that looks high-end and holds up to wear.
Absolutely. I specialize in virtual design for Airbnb and vacation rental owners across the U.S.—and beyond. If you’re investing remotely, I’ve got you covered.
Yes. I’ll evaluate what you have, what’s worth keeping, and how we can style around it while still achieving a high-performing, photo-worthy design.
My design strategy is optimized for Airbnb, VRBO, and direct booking sites—making sure your listing stands out wherever you list it. Local property owners or luxury STRs needing full service. Starting at $6,500+ per space.
Laurie Mattson Interiors completely transformed our vacation rental property, and the results have been nothing short of amazing! From the moment Laurie walked in, she had a clear vision for maximizing the space and elevating the overall look and feel.
Since the redesign, our bookings have skyrocketed, and we've seen a significant increase in revenue. Guests consistently rave about the stylish and comfortable interiors in their reviews, which has helped boost our property’s visibility online. Working with Laurie was an absolute pleasure—her professionalism, creativity, and passion for her work are unmatched.
Working with Laurie Mattson Interiors was a game-changer for my first short-term rental property. As a first-time investor, I felt overwhelmed with getting the space ready, but Laurie’s expertise put me at ease immediately. She transformed my property into a stunning rental and thought through every detail to maximize the guest experience and my ROI.
After Laurie staged our Airbnb, we hit Superhost in 60 days.
