Posted on 5/3/2024

Design Upgrades

Staying on trend is key to attracting guests to your vacation rental. Ensuring your vacation home is up-to-date and stylish can make all the difference in how it's perceived online, ultimately leading to more bookings. At Upstay, we understand the importance of creating a visually appealing space that resonates with potential guests and works within your budget.  A popular theme design that appeals to guests of all ages is Star Wars. For our Star Wars newsletter issue, we caught up with Alex de Martino, Upstay's head of design execution, to learn more about these upgrades and how they can enhance the guest experience and your return of investment.

When doing an upgrade, how important is it to incorporate a kid-friendly theme?
“It's important to keep in mind the demographic of guest coming to your property. So for example, Orlando is the theme park center of the world, so having kid friendly themes in the homes in Orlando is crucial to captivate potential guests."

Why are Star Wars theme upgrades so popular?
"Everyone knows Star Wars and everyone likes Star Wars since the first Star Wars movie released in 1977! All age groups truly enjoy it!"


You can view more of our Star Wars room makeovers here.

What is #1 upgrade you recommend doing?

“ Common areas, these are the spaces that guest will see and enjoy the most.”

What is the most special part of executing a design project?

“Always creating something new and unique for each property.”


Alex de Martino, Upstay's Head of Design Execution, has been an integral part of the Upstay team for multiple years, overseeing all design projects. His talent in design and passion for transforming homes is evident in his work, and his projects enhance home appeal for owners and guests alike. 

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