"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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Things We Love Thursday -Coastal Decor Ideas
March 14, 2024
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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Things We Love Thursday – Our Favorite Etsy Finds
March 7, 2024
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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Things We Love Thursday – How to Style a Bookcase in 5 Simple Steps
February 29, 2024
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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Things We Love Thursday- The All-Important Throw Blanket
February 22, 2024
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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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.