Creating A Luxury Space: Insider Tips from Professional Designer, Valerie Malone
How do we create a luxurious experience for our guests – and does it REALLY matter?
In this episode, Stacey sits down with her good friend and professional short-term rental designer, Valerie Malone from Quill Decor. They discuss what it really means to have a luxury STR and why it’s important. Then, Valerie walks us through how to create luxurious space in each room of the house. And here’s some good news for you -- luxury doesn’t have to be expensive.
Buckle up and break out the notepad, you won’t want to miss this episode!
Key Highlights[00:01:47] Introduction to today’s guest, Valerie Malone, and what she does
[00:02:32] What Valerie terms as a luxury short-term rental
[00:04:53] Why someone might want to think about incorporating luxury touches in their short-term rentals
[00:08:26] Does luxury have to be expensive?
[00:10:45] What are some ways that folks can add a luxury touch to a bedroom?
[00:14:28] How do we add luxury touches to a kitchen?
[00:15:40] How might someone add luxury touches to a living room?
[00:18:02] If someone is just walking into a property, how can we make that feel like a luxury experience?
[00:20:43] How to add luxury touches to the outdoor spaces
[00:22:26] The Lightning Round:
● Luxury is about really tailoring the experience of your place for the guests that you want to host.
● Luxury is going to differentiate you. This market is increasingly crowded, and we're not here to be basic; we're here to be a step above. So, if you want to be very strategic with how you become a step above and how you do it cost-effectively, differentiate yourself from the guys out there who are just throwing up the properties and walking away.
● When you add these additional touches, what it's going to do is it's going to attract a better-quality clientele. And when you have a better-quality clientele, you have a better rental business, an even easier rental business, and higher-end referrals. You have a business that has fewer problems.
● Providing luxury is providing joy for people, and it’s going to improve their experience; it makes your job more fun as a host.
Resources:To get in touch with Valerie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-malone-quill-decor/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quilldecor/
Website: https://www.quilldecor.com/
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Let's Connect!
My Facebook group (Female Short-Term Rental Investors) https://www.facebook.com/groups/911671659592801)
My personal website (https://staceystjohn.com/)
My Free Masterclass: How I Went From A W2 to An STR Dream Life
in 5 Simple Steps: https://staceystjohn.com/strwebinar/
The Short-Term Rental Society (https://www.strconnections.com/)
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