"We believe vacation home interiors should provide an instant sense of welcome, comfort, and happiness - spaces where people feel more alive and connected."

- Mercedes Brennan & Karen Campbell

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We specified a navy painted hutch in this California coastal home on which we put shells and branches found at the local beach alongside paper wrapped books. Design by 1 Chic Retreat

Things We Love Thursday -Coastal Decor Ideas

There are few things in life as relaxing and reinvigorating as a week by the ocean. The coast is a guaranteed peaceful place to hang out, which is why we fill our up coolers and grab the hot new beach ...
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cindy coffee table

Things We Love Thursday – Our Favorite Etsy Finds

Let us be completely honest – we LOVE Etsy! We loved it when it launched years and years ago and we continue to love it and use it all the time in our projects.  Why? Because we adore celebrating and ...
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Huntingdon Living room bookshelves

Things We Love Thursday – How to Style a Bookcase in 5 Simple Steps

When it comes to styling  bookshelves, most of us just throw up their hands and give up from the get-go. We see beautifully styled bookcases and we wonder how in the heck did they do that? We get it. It ...
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niche seat with throw

Things We Love Thursday- The All-Important Throw Blanket

Although the days are getting longer, we still have the undeniable urge to snuggle up and get cozy. Which is why we find ourselves grabbing for a blanket or throw. Few things in a home are as versatile as a ...
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"Hi Mercedes and Karen! I just LOVE your blog and read it religiously! I’ve been dreaming of purchasing a little place by the ocean for years and trying to learn as much as possible before doing so – and now we’ve finally done it!"
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Interior Design Strategies For A Booked-Up Airbnb

Do you own an Airbnb or vacation rental? If so, we know how competitive the market has become. What can you do ensure that your short-term rental lands at the top of the listing sites?

At One Chic Retreat, we use interior design strategies to create comfortable, happy spaces where your guests can relax and unwind, which in turn, maximizes your Airbnb and vacation rental occupancy and revenue. With our experience and expertise in residential hospitality, we have mastered the interior design techniques that make guests want to book again and again. Our services include interior design on location, as well as e-design services where you may be in the world. 

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