Dec 6, 2022
#5: Creating A Luxury Space: Insider Tips from Professional Designer, Valerie Malone
Luxury is a word that has been used to describe everything from designer shoes to a five-star hotel. But what does it really mean?
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend, co-host of “Better Your BNB,” and professional short-term rental designer, Valerie Malone. We discuss what it really means to have a “luxury” short-term rental.
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!
Highlights and Key Points:
[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
Golden Nuggets
- 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.
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Follow Valerie Malone on:
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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