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It’s The Best AirBNB They’ve Ever Stayed In…Said 2 Guests So Far!

A Glowing Client Testimonial

This is the feedback just in from a client after we finished their project 12 months ago.

“We have had loads of AirBnb guests over the last 12 months (one even twice!), and are pretty much fully-booked for the summer. We are greatly enjoying the property ourselves and we thought you might like to see some of our AirBnb testimonials”

Two of their guests say that it is the best AirBNB they’ve ever stayed in – high praise indeed!

A modern open plan navy shaker kitchen with large central island in white marble, light grey wooden flooring and white walls is set off with bright modern artwork and a rustic oak dining table.

A successful holiday home in Devon

This private owner of the AirBNB in Braunton contacted us to design their holiday home. This was after not getting the design they wanted from their architect. We arrived on site to find half of the house at the back demolished as the work was underway to extend the kitchen!

Time was of the essence as the contractors were on site. We quicky reworked the plans and opened up the kitchen to benefit from the natural light. Being a north facing room this was key. A new shower room was also created that was accessed of the main hall. A luxurious high quality Hans Grohe shower was installed. The shower is was convenient for the living room at the front which doubles up as a 3rd bedroom when needed via a sofabed.

Victorian tiling featured in the hallway. However the original tiling was damaged so we refurbished it in keeping with the original look and feel.

The refurbished hallway with Victorian style tiling

Upstairs a completely new bathroom was installed. We used lovely brick-bonded tiling in limestone – giving it a spa like feel.

We maximised the space in this house by using a king size bed in the smaller bedroom. We also borrowed some space from the larger bedroom next door to create a sleek built in wardrobe.

In the second larger bedroom we decided on a triple bunk and single bed which maximises the capacity so that this terrace house actually sleeps 8!

Turnkey Service

This project was turn key – we delivered the whole interior scheme in CAD giving the builders the exact layout and elevational details. We provided visuals and specified and procured all the finishes and furniture. Custom window blinds were also specified and installed by us. Since the clients were not nearby we took all the delivery of furniture and furnishings as well as staged the final holiday home. This included the garden furniture and plants too!

Great Testimonials on AirBNB

It’s so lovely to get an impromptu email from our clients 12 months on to express how pleased all their guests are! They are getting 4.96 out of 5.0 in terms of reviews which speaks for itself! Read the glowing reviews from their AirBNB customers here.

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Book the Braunton Holiday Home

if you’d like to book this holiday home in Braunton, Devon please visit AirBNB here but be quick as it is very booked already!

Add Value to Your Holiday Property with a Refurb

Get Your Design Right From the Start

Open Plan Kitchen Family Rooms

As the UK holiday market is so hot since covid it means the competition for bookings has increased. If you want to gain a good ROI then you need to have great photos to attract high quality bookings.

Kitchens are a great place to invest your money. Think about perhaps knocking together rooms to create an open plan family style kitchen diner as these are desirable. Having an island with bar stools makes the room a more social space and ideal for entertaining with a dining area next to it. Also if you have room the addition of a sofa adds another great dimension to the family kitchen room.

Families that holiday may want to have a separate lounge and TV sometimes if kids want to watch their programmes and you want to watch Netflix!

Holiday Property Bathrooms

Look to make an en-suite bathroom for a master bedroom that is an asset. The addition of a second bedroom and en-suite is also a real boon. Space at a premium? Consider a Jack and Jill style bathroom. This is one that serves both as family bathroom and en-suite via two doors.

Holiday Property Outside Space

The garden is an area that is also used extensively in holiday lets. Think about having a large deck or patio area which is low maintenance and offers an “outside room”. Furnish the area with good quality table, chairs and parasol. A BBQ is desirable and if you have ample space consider an outdoor kitchen space. Self-catering is an option If you are staying in a holiday let.. The more stylish the offering to eat at the holiday home the more appealing it may be. Especially to epicurians.

Flooring

Choose hard flooring for the ground floor if you are allowing pets. You can always add rugs to create extra cosiness and for warmth underfoot. Timber style tiles such as the ones in the picture above are an excellent choice and can be used with underfloor heating. If using carpet choose a loop pile carpet which is hard wearing and more modern looking than cut piles. Cut piles tend to attract more dirt like a velvet does. Keep flooring in neutral tones.

Electrical

It’s best to re-wire older properties. Get the wiring checked by a qualified electrician. You can get a safety certificate which lasts 10 years. Old wiring can pose a fire risk as older properties were not designed for the loads we use today. Take advice from an electrician on whether you need to upgrade your motherboard.

Plumbing

As with electrics you’ll need to assess whether the heating system you have is adequate for your guests and the number of bathrooms you want to install. The last thing you want is a boiler that can’t keep up with the demand for hot water for your guests. Think about replacing any old fashioned radiators for heated towel rail styles in bathrooms. Make sure you get your Gas safe engineer out to get your boiler serviced and have a safety certificate ready before you enlist an agent. Having all your paperwork ready to go will ensure you get your first guests in all the more quickly.

Curtains or Blinds

When it comes to window treatments you must consider safety. Child safety is paramount in a holiday let. If you have new curtains or blinds your need to ensure they meet contract safety standards and are installed properly. If in doubt we can help by specifying and installing your window treatments are part of your project.

Stage Your Holiday Property To Get Fab Photos

When you finish refurbishing and furnishing your holiday let, don’t forget your guests are attracted by photos. Enlisting the help of a property stager means your property will have the competitive edge with style. It’s those finishing touches of styling and artwork that can really make a big difference. If you have an eye for design and have time on your hands then this is for you!

If not and your property is in Devon then contact us for a free quote.

We love to help owners get their properties booked up fast.

Email info@spinriverdesign.com for a FREE quote today.

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Renovate Your Hotel or Vacation Rental to Increase Bookings

Renovate Your Hotel or Vacation Rental to Increase Revenue — Modern Coastal Style Bedroom

Do you own a hotel or holiday home that needs to increase its revenue? Need to recover from the lockdown?

Expectations grow as the years go by and the Covid19 pandemic brings new challenges. Designers can support this by introducing extra solid surfaces and fabrics for windows with impregnated anti-microbial properties. Attention needs to be paid to how easy everything is to clean now and having a refresh of key areas such as headboards and curtains or drapes that people touch will be significant.

By carrying out a light refurbishment you can increase your booking rates both in frequency and in the rates you charge as your new interiors entice more holiday goers. You should also think about offsetting the costs against your tax bill to make it cost effective, ask your accountant for details.

UK Interior Designer Rachel Davies trained with world leading 5 star hotel spa designers ESPA International before setting up her freelance business Spinriver Design in 2009. She now works in the UK and Europe to design unique modern homes with a touch of luxury where possible!