a 🛠️ “Design isn’t just about what it looks like—it’s about what it earns.”

Our guest is Ishita Lalan, founder of Ishita Interiors and architectural designer behind over 150 short-term rental transformations across the country. From $500,000 gut-renovations to quick-turn landscape upgrades, Ishita approaches every STR with the mindset of an investor and the precision of an architect.

This episode is for the host who’s ready to stop “furnishing a unit” and start building a direct booking brand. Whether you’re managing your first property or optimizing your tenth, Ishita breaks down the key frameworks behind design decisions that pay off—financially and emotionally—for your guests and your business.

You’ll leave this episode thinking differently about your layouts, your finishes, and even your photos—because design, when done right, isn’t decoration. It’s strategy. Let’s get into it!

🔁 Connect with Ishita

Instagram: @ishita.interiors
Website: www.ishitainteriors.com
Facebook: Ishita Nagda Lalan

EP66 - STR Design Mastery: Trends, Mistakes & $500K Makeovers with Ishita Lalan