Holiday in Style

Renovating a 1970’s Motel into a Gorgeous Hotel with Sarah from Crystal Pacific Palm Beach

I had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah, who is the owner, with her partner Luke, of Crystal Pacific.  This a completely redesigned original 1970s building located in the beautiful beachside suburb of Palm Beach on the Gold Coast.   Sarah is a mum to two young daughters and  loves the beach, travel, a long lunch with her girlfriends and spending slow days with the family.
Hear how this couple aquired one room at a time and eventually owned all 6 of them, which is when they gutted the whole thing and built their beautiful boutique hotel Crystal Pacific.  Sarah shares her process in the design and styling along with some great tips for anyone who is thinking about starting their own holiday stay business.
You will find Crystal Pacific at:
@crystalpacific.palmbeach
www.crystalpacific.com.au
Sign up for the new Facebook Group Holiday in Style Insiders and join into my workshop on Tips to Stand out from the Crowd at 12pm on 10th August.
Register for The Elevated Holiday Haven here.
You can book a chat with Katrina here.
 

How can Elevating the Interiors of your Holiday Property Impact Your Income.

I am always talking about elevating the interiors of your holiday home for the benefit of your marketing and advertising, your increase in views on booking platforms as well as of course, your own comfort when you are staying at your property.
In this week's episode I look at two examples of holiday properties where I compare one that is styled beautifully and one that isn't to show you the impact this can have on your income and the potential income that you could be earning on your holiday property.
Investing in your interiors is a gamechanger in increasing your revenue and profits - and we have created some amazing packages to suit everyones needs on every budget.
PLUS with the launch of The Elevated Holiday Haven you can have the best of both worlds.  Learn how to style your own holiday haven along with one on one support and guidance from your own Interior Designer along the way.
Here are all the links for today's show.
Book a chat
The Elevated Holiday Haven registration page.
Studio Haven Consulting Services Page
You can find Katrina here: @studiohaven_au
www.studiohaven.com.au
Episode Website:  www.studiohaven.com.au/podcast
 

When holiday home dreams become reality with Jodi Ansell from Umi Boomerang Beach

This week I have the pleasure of chatting to Jodi, owner and host of Umi at Boomerang Beach with her husband David. Umi, Boomerang Beach is hidden amongst the beautiful mid north coast shoreline.  A  stunning beachfront home just steps from the ocean boasting accommodation for up to 10 people.
 
David and Jodi travelled to Boomerang for many years with their children before they decided to purchase and set up their own holiday home in the area.  Their dreams to create a place where their family can always reconnect has come to fruition through this gorgeous stay.
 
If you love enjoying views of the ocean while you are taking a bath or having a nap then this is your next dream getaway!
 
You will find Umi at Boomerang Beach on instagram @umiboomerangbeach
And to book on Airbnb
Life Unhurried @lifeunhurried
You can find Katrina here: @studiohaven_au
www.studiohaven.com.au
If you would like to book in a chat with Katrina BOOK A CHAT
Episode Website:  www.studiohaven.com.au/podcast
If you are interested in learning more about the Elevated Holiday Haven Program you can head over to https://www.studiohaven.com.au/elevatedholidayhaven

12 Tips to Transform your holiday home on a budget

This week I am sharing some tips to transform the interiors of your holiday stay on a budget.  With kmart, ikea, target, bunnings and spotlight all offering some pretty cool and decent pieces from furniture to accessories there really is no reason why all holiday home owners can’t spend some time and a little investment into elevating the interiors of their spaces.
 
I have put together 12 things to consider when you are elevating the interiors of your holiday home when you are on a budget.
 
And remember, there is always a place for budget accommodation options so don’t stress if you can’t afford the high end finishes.  As long as you have put in some love and attention to your home thinking about your guests comfort and experience (and cleanliness) it is a win/win!
 
The School of Renovating LINK
 
You can find Katrina here: @studiohaven_au
www.studiohaven.com.au
Episode Website:  www.studiohaven.com.au/podcast

Balancing life, business and a luxury holiday home with Aimee from The Shore at Gerringong

In today’s episode I have the pleasure of chatting with the lovely Aimee Mckechnie who is the owner of The Shore at Gerringong and successful interior designer of Curated and Made.  
 
The Shore is in the beautiful town of Gerringong on the NSW South Coast. It is a large 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom property perfect for holidaying with friends and family.  Listen in as I get to know Aimee and what inspired her to buy and renovate the home and create The Shore at Gerringong.
 
Aimee shares her inspiration behind the interiors of the home along with some great tips on what design features she included in her home to make it unique.  You will hear about how she juggles her busy life of home, children, design business and running a holiday home - an absolute rockstar!
 
Aimee is generously sharing a discount of 10% off when you book direct with her on her website.
 
You can find The Shore at Gerringong here:  www.theshoreatgerringong.com.au
On Instagram @theshoreatgerringong
Wandering Escapes - @wanderescapes  
The Palm Co Photography - @the_palm_co    
South Coast Experiences - @southcoastexperiences  
Luxury Clay Experiences - @luxuryclayexperiences  
Soul Revival Spa - @soulrevivalspa  
 
You can find Katrina here: @studiohaven_au
www.studiohaven.com.au
Episode Website:  www.studiohaven.com.au/podcast
 

Creating your Interiors Vision - Part Two

This week we dive into the fun part of creating your interiors vision or inspiration board for your holiday home or home.  I will share the way I teach my students and how I work with my clients to get clear on how we want our interiors space to look at the end.  
 
Start saving images on Pinterest or Instagram that you love for the space and what evokes an emotional reaction in you.
Edit your boards and take out anything that doesn’t quite work in with the theme and vibe.  
Evaluate your boards and make a list of the dominant colours, repeating patterns, what sort of timber colours you like etc - get my free checklist to download in below.
Screen shot each board and keep it with you when you go shopping!
 
This is going to become your compass for your interiors vision and dream space and help you to stay on track and not make any impulsive, expensive decisions.
 
To really dive into learning about creating a beautiful coastal interiors space you can sign up to Katrina’s online course Create Your Coastal Haven.
 
You can find Katrina here: 
Instagram: @studiohaven_au
Episode Website:  www.studiohaven.com.au/podcast
Learn more about Create Your Coastal Haven  
For your $50 off use code: HOLIDAYINSTYLE at checkout for all three options.
Your Evaluation Checklist DOWNLOAD
Canva Link 
 
 

Turning a Pole House into a Beautiful Coastal Stay with Amanda from Bask at Loves Bay

If you have been thinking about buying and renovating your own holiday stay, this episode will definitely inspire you to take action! 
 
Amanda, a full time finance professional and Dave, a Metal Sculpture at Metanical Industries, purchased the property back in 2018 and renovated it into what has become a unique and popular holiday stay on the south coast of NSW.  Sitting along the Coastal Walk from Kiama to Gerringong and overlooking the ocean as well as the rolling hills of the south coast.  This is a must stay destination for your next girls or boys trip, family vacation or romantic getaway.
 
Each room has some sort of unique feature including a juliet balcony from the master bedroom,  large raked timber ceilings, internal wooden structural poles, extensive white interior shiplap, a leather booth seat and two spiral staircases.
 
 If you would like to book a stay at Bask then contact Amanda directly at stay@baskatlovesbay.com.au, for a special discount.
 
You can find Katrina here: 
Instagram: @studiohaven_au
Episode Website:  www.studiohaven.com.au/podcast
Bask at Loves Bay:  @baskatlovesbay 
Bask Website:   www.baskatlovesbay.com.au
Metanical Industries - @metanical_industries
Dandelion and Mallow - @dandelionandmallow
Just Grazing - @justgrazeinboards

Creating your Vision for your Holiday Home - Part One

This week I chat about the importance of creating an inspiration or vision board for the interiors of your home or holiday home.  This will become your compass or roadmap to ensure you stay on track and don’t make impulsive decisions as well as create a cohesive and relaxing space at the end.
 
Here are the first 7 things to consider when you are about to start creating an interiors vision for your holiday home.  I will share the final steps in Episode 6 - Part Two
What have you got to work with?  What style of house is it? What special features do you have? What is staying and what needs to go.  What is your budget?
Where is the property located?  
Who is your target market?  
Is it high-end luxury accommodation or budget accommodation
What is the style or the vibe you would like to inject? 
How do you want your home to feel? 
What is the functionality of the space? 
 
Keep this handy when looking at the styling for each room and when shopping and stay on track and true to the end vision you have created.
 
You can find Katrina here:
@studiohaven_au
www.studiohaven.com.au
Episode Website:  www.studiohaven.com.au/podcast

Creating a charming Farmhouse Holiday Home - Farmhouse on Oxley

My guest today is Sherinah Peck who is the owner and host of Farmhouse on Oxley on the Mid North Coast, NSW.    The farmhouse is a gorgeous sprawling farm style home built on 57 acres of vacant farmland and overlooks a gorgeous river. The Farmhouse was built with as much recycled and repurposed materials as they could.  
 
Shez shares some great tips on her process of creating such a warm and charming holiday stay along with what she loves about being a holiday home host.  Her life motto is to treat others how you would like to be treated and she believes this is why she has been able to provide such a successful holiday stay for couples, families and friends to enjoy.  
 
If you would like to see this gorgeous farm house and book in your next getaway make sure you head over to the links below and say hi!
 
You can find Katrina here:
@studiohaven_au
www.studiohaven.com.au
Episode Website:  www.studiohaven.com.au/podcast
 
Grab your Freebie - My 10 tips to transform your holiday from Drab to Fab www.studiohaven/drabtofab
 
Farmhouse on Oxley 
Instagram: @farmhouseonoxley
Website:  www.farmhouseonoxley.com.au

Does your holiday property Stand out from the Crowd?

When your potential guests are scrolling through their booking platform looking for their next holiday stay - will your holiday property stand out from the rest in your area??
 
This week I am chatting about the importance of first impressions and having something unique that will magnetise and draw your potential guests attention to your property.  With so many holiday properties on the market now, guests have a huge range to choose from.  So what can you do to ensure that you are drawing them to yours!
 
If you are ready to get some advice and want to learn more about how Studio Haven can help you to transform your property into a must stay holiday destination you can follow the links below to get in touch.
 
You can find Katrina here:
@studiohaven_au
www.studiohaven.com.au
 
Grab your Freebie - My 10 tips to transform your holiday from Drab to Fab
 
Episode Website:  www.studiohaven.com.au/podcast