Step Up Your STR ~ AirBnb Decor and More

Contact Cara for assistance to make more $ through design: ⁠https://www.vrdecor.co/contact⁠ If you've ever wondered whether E-Design is worth it for your Airbnb, VRBO, or vacation rental, this episode is for you. In this episode, I answer the most common questions I hear from short-term rental owners and property managers about E-Design, including: ✔ What E-Design actually is ✔ How the process...

📥 FREE TARGET SHOPPING GUIDE: https://www.vrdecor.co/target WANT *MORE* FREE AIRBNB DECOR RESOURCES? CLICK HERE: https://www.vrdecor.co/freeresources Want to know what I actually buy at Target when I'm designing Airbnbs and vacation rentals? In this video podcast, I'm sharing my favorite Target finds for short-term rentals—including rugs, art, pillows, faux greenery, lamps, mirrors, and other ite...

Want some really practical, FREE Airbnb decorating resources? Just sign up here: https://www.vrdecor.co/freeresources How should you design each room in an AirBnb to increase bookings and revenue? In this episode, STR designer Cara breaks down  room-by-room install techniques  that make vacation rentals feel professionally designed, photograph better, and perform better. This is Part 3 of the  Ins...

Want to submit your listing and get my advice on it for free? Click here to contact me about it: 👉 https://www.vrdecor.co/contact Learn about our services here: 👉 https://www.vrdecor.co/services Most AirBnb owners don’t realize how much their  decor affects bookings, pricing, and guest reviews . In this episode of  Step Up Your STR , I review 2 real listener spaces and share exactly what I would...

Free STR Design Resources → https://www. VRDecor.co/freeresources Work With Me / Contact → https://www. VRDecor.co/contact ---------------------------- Video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/ExDxfGMVsZI Most Airbnb themes fail. They feel cheesy. Forced. Trendy. Forgettable. But the right kind of theme can dramatically increase bookings, nightly rate, and memorability — without turning you...

Download the full IKEA guide → ⁠www.vrdecor.co/ikea⁠ Want even more FREE STR decorating resources? Click here: https://www.vrdecor.co/freeresources Not everything from IKEA belongs in a revenue-producing vacation rental. Some items improve guest experience and perceived value — others quietly hurt durability, photos, and bookings. In this episode, I share what I actually buy from IKEA for STRs — a...

Want the FREE printable that explains Airbnb furniture cost? Click here: https://www.vrdecor.co/cost Click here to contact Cara about getting an E-Design: https://vrdecor.co/contact What does it really cost to decorate a short-term rental? If you own more than one STR, furnishing stops being a design question and starts becoming a business decision. And yet, most cost estimates floating around the...

Click here for the FREE Install Tools checklist: https://www.vrdecor.co/installtools What makes install days easier for short-term rentals? In this episode, professional STR interior designer Cara Shimizu shares 3 install-day techniques she uses on every Airbnb and vacation rental to save time, reduce mistakes, and create spaces that feel professionally designed. This video answers one core questi...

Sign up here for FREE AirBnb design resources: vrdecor.co/freeresources Want a FREE call with Cara to get ideas just for YOU? Click here to schedule--it's easy! vrdecor.co/contact In this episode of 'Step Up Your STR' with Cara Shimizu, discover the essential 2026 design trends for AirBnbs that will boost your bookings and revenue. Cara, seen as one of the best STR designers, shares va...

What actually worked in short-term rental design in 2025—and what quietly cost STR owners money? In this episode, STR designer Cara Shimizu breaks down what truly moved the needle in 2025 vacation rental performance, based on real bookings, real guest behavior, and real listing photos—not trends or theory. You’ll learn: What STR design choices increased bookings and nightly rates in 2025 Why some...

⭐️ AirBnB Owner: What if You Miss Black Friday? Here’s Why STR Owners Shouldn’t Panic. In this video, I break down why missing Black Friday doesn’t hurt your business—and how to shop smarter all year long so you don't waste money on panic deals. You’ll learn:*Why STR essentials go on sale year-round*The simple system I use to decide what’s worth buying*The categories that actually matter for...

What do professional AriBnb designers ACTUALLY bring to an install? 🔧 Get the FREE List of Tools & Items Mentioned: https://www.vrdecor.co/installtools See the YouTube video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/oilWwCQWmfM Today I’m sharing the real list—the unexpected, ultra-practical, revenue-boosting tools I take to every single Airbnb or vacation rental installation. Yes, you’ll see Goo...

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Click here to download the No-fail Paint Color Freebie: https://www.vrdecor.co/paint Click here to contact us for a complimentary consultation: https://VRDecor.co/contact Hi, I'm Cara Shimizu, AirBnb interior designer. ✨ Celebrating episode 50! ✨ In this milestone episode of Step Up Your STR , I’m sharing the 5 Golden Rules of STR Decorating —the timeless design strategies that will help you att...

In this special 50th episode, we discuss the growing pressure on free speech, what the tragedy surrounding Charlie Kirk teaches us about truth and responsibility, and why entrepreneurs and STR owners must stand up for themselves in today’s climate. From defending freedom of speech to challenging unfair Airbnb practices and corporate overreach, we explore how strong convictions, personal responsibi...

Book a FREE Clarity Call here: https://VRDecor.co/contact And want some MORE FREE STR decorating resources? Grab a bunch here: https://VRDecor.co/freeresources Are you pouring tens of thousands into remodeling your STR… only to wonder why bookings & revenue aren’t where they should be? In this episode, STR design expert Cara Shimizu of VR Decor uncovers the $10K design mistake that most STR ow...

Want the FREE DOWNLOAD that summarizes ALL 24 STR Designers? Just click here: https://VRDecor.co/designers Have questions about STR decorators? Book a FREE Clarity Call here-- https://VRDecor.co/contact And want some MORE FREE STR decorating resources? Grab a bunch here-- https://VRDecor.co/freeresources Are all Airbnb designers the same? Not even close. In this episode, we’re comparing 7 short-te...

Get a FREE Design Clarity Call HERE Want a bunch of FREE STR decor resources? Click HERE Thinking about hiring an interior designer for your STR (Airbnb / VRBO)? In this episode of  Step Up Your STR , Cara shares an honest review of  7 STR-specific interior designers : Quill Decor, Vacay Rental Design, STR Cribs & more. We break down: Services each designer offers  (E-design, full-service, vir...

Visit ⁠https://vrdecor.co/contact⁠ to book a free Discovery Call with Cara Wondering which STR interior designer is worth your money? In this episode of Set Up Your STR , I compare 8 different STR design services—from high-end makeover firms to free design help from big furniture sellers. I break down pricing, turnaround time, design strategy, and most importantly… who actually helps you increase...

Grab the FREE LIST of items here: https://www.vrdecor.co/fifty Click here to CONTACT US with your AirBnb decor questions: https://vrdecor.co/contact Want to charge $50+ more per night for your Airbnb or short-term rental—without renovating? In this episode, I'm sharing 4 high-impact STR design upgrades that attract better guests, boost your booking rate, and justify premium pricing. These aren’t f...

Click HERE to get the FREE "Homey Trinity" printable here Click HERE to WATCH this on YouTube In this episode, Cara reveals why  the most profitable STRs  often rely on a color most hosts overlook—or misunderstand completely. Learn how a strategic paint choice can completely shift your short-term rental’s performance, helping you  book more often, photograph better, and appeal to a highe...

Submit your photos for advice here: VRDecor@yahoo.com ‪‬ Want some FREE AirBnb Decor resources? Just click here: https://www.vrdecor.co/freeresources In this episode, I walk you through 2 real-life short-term rentals and break down exactly what I’d change to dramatically boost their performance. These aren’t hypothetical fixes—these are strategic, revenue-focused design moves tailored to real prop...

Have questions about AirBnb decor? In this episode, Cara Shimizu—expert in revenue-driven STR design—breaks down the  8 most common design questions asked by STR owners who want to stop blending in & start booking out. Whether you’re new to STRs or have a whole portfolio, you’ll discover: What STR design  really  costs—and what that includes (and doesn’t) The ROI you can expect when your space...

CONTACT Cara HERE for a FREE DISCOVERY CALL: https://www.vrdecor.co/contact Here an episode for details on an Instagrammable space: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/WvaJjy0csTb And this more more Instagrammable info: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/4wKPZJNcsTb Struggling to make your small short-term rental (STR) stand out—and earn more? In Part 2 of this two-part deep dive, STR desig...

Click here to contact VR Decor: https://www.vrdecor.co/contact Click here for FREE STR Decorating Resources: https://www.vrdecor.co/freeresources Got a ~SMALL~ Airbnb or STR that needs to feel amazing—but without feeling crowded? In Part 1 of this 2-part series, expert STR interior designer Cara Shimizu walks you through  revenue-boosting design strategies  specifically for  small vacation rental...