In Music City, creating a standout rental is about designing spaces that sing with character, comfort, and local soul. Nashville’s top designers skillfully mix historical charm with fresh, modern flair.
We identified the highest-rated interior designers for short-term rentals and boutique hospitality by evaluating Trustpilot, Google, Yelp, and Facebook feedback. Explore Nashville’s top creatives who transform spaces into memorable retreats that resonate with simplicity and style.
The Best Short-Term Rental Interior Designers of Nashville
Founded by nationally published photographer Brian McCord, Realty Pictures helps Nashville-area hosts design and stage short-term rentals with both style and strategy. Originally launched as one of the first Airbnb photography partners in the region, the company now offers full-service STR design—from furniture sourcing to final styling and media.
HomeStyled is a boutique interior design and home staging studio based in Nashville, Tennessee. Led by owner and lead designer Marcie Anderson, the team combines architectural expertise with hands-on experience in home flipping, staging, and resale. They specialize in creating bold, functional interiors for short-term rentals, flips, and furnished homes—with a collaborative, budget-conscious approach tailored to your timeline and goals.
Eric Ross Interiors is a Nashville‑based luxury residential design studio founded in 2009. With nearly three decades of experience, Eric and his team create elegant, habitably refined interiors across the Southeast. They guide you through every stage—from space planning and architectural alignment to artisanal sourcing and full installation. Their meticulous, client-first approach ensures each home reflects your personality and feels effortlessly lived-in, with every detail thoughtfully executed.
Hook & Hearth is a Nashville‑based design studio led by Suzy Knapp, with over 20 years of experience in crafting unique short‑term rentals. They offer both virtual design and full‑service setup—perfectly tailored to busy hosts. Whether you're local or remote, they handle everything from stylish plans to installation, helping your property capture attention and elevate guest returns.
Thurman Design Studio, led by Laura Thurman, is a Franklin, Tennessee–based design firm with a global aesthetic and Los Angeles roots. Serving clients across the Southeast, they offer full-service interior design—from discovery to installation—focused on homeowners, developers, and investors. Their expertise includes designing and furnishing rental and investment properties such as Airbnb & VRBO, ensuring each space is thoughtfully curated, functional, and tailored to client vision and market needs.
Led by international award-winner Emily Roose, this Nashville-based studio brings full-service luxury design to clients across Tennessee, Georgia, and beyond. The team offers bespoke solutions for both residential and commercial projects—ranging from full-home remodels and vacation properties to hospitality and workplace interiors—guiding you seamlessly from discovery calls to installation. With a personalized, client-focused process, Emily immerses herself in your vision to create spaces that reflect your lifestyle and elevate your everyday experience.
Intentional Interiors, led by certified STR Stylist™ Melpo Mankin, is a Nashville-based boutique studio dedicated to transforming Airbnb, VRBO, and short-term rentals into profit-driving, visually compelling spaces. Their full-service design offering includes custom layouts, furniture and décor selection, linens, kitchenware, and complete turnkey setup. They guide you through every step, making it simple for you to launch or refresh your property with confidence and style.
615Interiors is a Nashville-area studio led by Gwen Canfield, specializing in Airbnb and short-term rental design since 2008. Serving Greater Nashville, Mt. Juliet, Hendersonville, Gallatin, and beyond, they help hosts create stunning, functional spaces tailored to ideal guests. Gwen’s full-service STR process covers everything—from 3D renderings and custom layouts to furniture sourcing and installation—giving you confidence, style, and elevated rental potential.
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