Jackson says she was lucky to have carte blanche with each room in the guest cottage. The most memorable moment during the design process happened on the final day of installation; her clients had arrived at the cottage and left her a voicemail, telling her how much they loved the cottage's new look. "Hearing someone else's joy over your work is really special. I stil have not deleted the voicemail," says Jackson.
Ready to get to work? Start with the front porch. Curb appeal is not just for selling homes. Imagine your potential renters scrolling quickly through pages and pages of vacation house listings — often with only a thumbnail photo of the front of the house to lure them in. Make sure that front-page photo is a winner. Refinish the floors, scrub the siding, fix the lights and style the porch or yard with cute furniture and summery props. Do whatever you need to do to make the front of your home look as charming as the inside.
Thanks for asking and best of luck!
Kate