It's our mission to bridge the gap between design and profit, enabling you to realize a vision for your vacation rental that is both beautiful and financially viable.
We Make It Profitable
Well, that's really the name of the game right? Your selections not only have to be stylish and efficient but they've got to continuously deliver without breaking the bank or hurting your margin.
The Vacation Rental Designers team selected new doors and windows, and also designed custom built-ins and painted the kitchen cabinets. The colors they chose were absolutely perfect!
— A. Weaver
They maintain a professional demeanor while also being warm and approachable. Their standards are high and their work is quality.
— A. Gleason
We're shaping the future of vacation rentals, one beautifully profitable space at a time.
Jessica Duce
Interior Designer, IDS, NKBA
Co-Owner, Founder - Vacation Rental Designers
Houston-based interior designer Jessica Duce is leader in the short-term rental market, creating memorable experiences in vacation rentals from coast to coast.
Her projects range from small family properties to 10+ bedroom resort havens and theme-focused retreats. Homeowners, real estate investors and property managers across the country turn to Jessica to create thoughtful, engaging and profitable short-term-rental spaces.
A frequent presenter, Jessica’s authenticity and ability to relate to the audience make her a favorite for panels and summits. Jessica has spoken at the Luxury Design Summit and High Point Market, and she will be on stage at Furniture Today’s Annual Leadership Conference in December 2024.
To help other designers navigate the world of short-term rentals, she co-founded the Vacation Rental Collective, the ultimate resource and community for interior designers in the STR market. The Collective provides education, insight and community for practitioners, and an abundance of product discounts from VRD sponsors.
Jessica is President of IDS Houston, and a member of the SKS Appliances National Design Advisory Council. When she’s not traveling the country for design projects, you can find her playing pickleball.
Peg Kusner
Creative Director
Peg is the Creative Director and style storyteller at Vacation Rental Designers and JDuce Design.
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She delights in taking clients on introspective and inspiring journeys of self-discovery, challenging their preconceived notions of interior design and creating spaces that reflect their beliefs, values and dreams.
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With her “little black book” of design industry resources and a talent for finding rare, handcrafted, and storied objects, her work is layered, emotive, and deeply meaningful.
Elissa Bedwell
Director of Operations
Whether you're looking to enhance your brand's digital presence or transform how your design business operates, Elissa is here to light the way.
With roots in interior design and a transition into the realm of web design, she has honed a unique skill set that merges aesthetic vision with technical acumen. Her mission is to help you design a business that's as beautiful as the spaces you love to create.