timberdoodle manor

Bathroom with beige and pink patterned tiles, black shower fixtures, a window with frosted glass, and a white bathtub.
A dark cartoon-style door with a small round window and a surrounding frame, depicted in a minimalist, textured green and black design.

vacation rental Furnishing, staging & onboarding

The owner of two one-bedroom units in the Central District was ready to move both homes off the long-term market and relaunch them as short-term rentals. The units were already furnished, but years as long-term rentals had left the pieces tired and the spaces feeling cold. The owner wanted them refreshed and live quickly, since every week they sat unlisted was revenue walking out the door.

We took on both units at once on a one-week turnaround: a full furnishings refresh, staging, professional photography, and complete operational onboarding, for two homes, in seven days.

A timeline that tight rules out the deeper work, so paint, lighting, and a future remodel were set aside for a later phase. The job in front of us was to make the most of what was already there, and add exactly what each home needed to feel like a place a traveler would choose.

Scope of Work

Furnishings Design & Staging + Full-Service Onboarding

Key interventions

Worked with what was there, and knew what to replace.

Speed at this scale comes down to judgment about what to keep and what to swap. We restyled the existing pieces that still had life in them and sourced new ones where it mattered, fast, through a local vendor network built over years. That resourcefulness is what made a one-week turnaround possible without cutting corners.

Refreshed the bedrooms into a proper night's sleep.

Each bedroom got new blackout curtains, crisp bedding, rugs, and a proper set of nightstands. These are the details guests feel the moment they arrive and the ones they name in reviews.

Designed for function first.

We added the things that make a small space genuinely work for travelers: coat hooks, shoe storage, layered lighting, a well-loaded kitchen, and a robust set of guest consumables. The goal was a warm, capable landing place, with none of the cold, IKEA-showroom flatness that makes a rental forgettable.

Ran the back end on proven systems.

The operational onboarding moved as fast as the design because it ran on established templates: guest materials, checklists, and workflows refined across past launches. Two listings came together fully operational in the same week the homes were furnished.

Renewed photo set to help the listings stand out in search.

Professional photography made the refreshed homes look their best from the first listing view, so the work translated straight into bookings.

Outcome

Both units launched on schedule, and both have become standout listings in the neighborhood. Each is a guest favorite with a perfect five-star rating, holding a competitive rate and high occupancy.

Guests keep coming back to the same things: how cozy the spaces feel, how well equipped they are, how smooth check-in is, and the design itself. Two dated long-term units became highly desirable short-term rentals in the heart of Seattle, in a single week.

Living Rooms Before:

A living room with beige walls, white window frames, and hardwood floors. There are two large windows showing trees outside. The room has a white couch with blue pillows, a beige armchair, a wooden coffee table with decorative vases, and a small round table with chairs. A mirror hangs on the wall near the door, and there are lamps providing warm lighting.
Living room with a beige sofa, purple armchair, floor lamp, ceiling light, artwork on the wall, and a patterned rug.

Living Rooms After:

Bedrooms Before:

Bedrooms After:

A neatly made bed with white sheets, a green quilt, and two green plaid pillows in a bright hotel room. To the right of the bed is a black nightstand, and to the left is a black chair. There is a window with white curtains and an air conditioning unit below it. A small mirror and wall-mounted light are above the bed.
A neatly made bed with white pillows and a white duvet, a wooden nightstand on each side, a large colorful abstract painting hanging above the bed, and off-white walls in a hotel room.

Kitchens Before:

Kitchen with dark granite countertops, wooden cabinets, a window, and various kitchen items including glass bottles, jars, and a cookbook on the counter.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, coffee maker, and a pumpkin on the countertop. A wooden island in the center has a storage shelf and a cutting board on top. A bowl of apples and a bottle of water are on the island, with a paper towel roll on the counter. Part of a stove with a blue kettle is visible in the foreground. There is a doorway leading to a living room with a beige couch and a decorative room divider with a bamboo design.

Kitchens After:

Small kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, a window, electric cooktop, microwave, coffee maker, and stainless steel sink.
Kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher. There is a plant on top of the refrigerator and a wall hanging on the wall. A blue and white striped rug is on the floor.
A modern bathroom with a patterned accent wall in peach and white, a small window, a bathtub with a shower curtain rod, a white sink with a wooden cabinet, a mirror, a towel hanging on a hook, and a brown rug on wooden flooring.
Bathroom with a small vanity, mirror, toilet, shower with checkered curtain, wall-mounted shelves, framed artwork, window, tissue box, and toilet paper holder.
Living room with beige sofa, dark brown armchair, wall-mounted lamps, framed artwork, side tables, and doorway to another room.
Living room with white walls, a white sofa, a black armchair, a flat-screen TV on a black stand, and a front door with a small window. There is a window with greenery outside, artwork on the walls, and a small dining area with two black stools and a bar-height table on the left.
A cozy bedroom with beige walls, a bed with white pillows and a beige blanket, a window with white trim, a wooden chair, a small table with a picture frame, a blue armchair, a lamp, and wall art, with a ceiling light fixture.
A bright bedroom with beige walls and large windows showing trees outside. There is a bed with green and yellow pillows and a green quilt, a nightstand with a lamp, and two chairs with plaid cushions and a small side table with a plant between the windows. A colorful abstract painting hangs on the wall.

Bathrooms Before:

Small bathroom with yellow walls, white fixtures, and a shower with frosted window. Decor includes a starfish, rolled towels, and a potted plant. Shelves with glass bottles and jars, and a framed artwork of a dog in a suit wearing glasses.
A compact bathroom with a bathtub and shower, a mirror above the sink, a toilet, and decorative shelves with a plant and toiletries, bright natural light from large windows.

Bathooms After:

Unit 2319

Residential front yard with concrete stairs leading to a house, surrounded by lush green bushes, trees, and plants, with a concrete sidewalk in the foreground.
Exterior view of a multi-story house with a concrete staircase leading to the front door, black metal railings, a small garden area with plants, trees, and a lawn, and a ladder leaning against the house.
Backyard with a small garden bed, a patio chair, and a path covered in mulch, surrounded by a house, shed, and trees.
Living room corner with a brown upholstered armchair, a wall-mounted reading light, and a framed art print of irises on the wall. There's a small round side table next to the chair and a doorway leading to a room with a wooden cart and window.
Living room with beige sofa, three decorative pillows, a bamboo-themed wall art, and a small side table with a plant in a pot.
Kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave on the countertop, a sink with a faucet, and a decorative wall hanging.
Living room with a large flat-screen TV on a black stand, a purple chair, a white area rug, and view into the kitchen through a doorway. The room has hardwood floors and white walls.
A round black dining table set for four, with white plates, napkins, and a small green vase with greenery, in a room with large windows and white walls, decorated with colorful modern art.
Kitchen with wooden cabinets, black gas stove with a towel hanging, a countertop with utensils, and a walk-in pantry with shelves in the background.
A wooden desk with a matching wooden chair in front of a beige wall decorated with an abstract landscape painting. A table lamp is on the desk, and there is an air conditioning unit in the window to the right.
A wooden desk with a white table lamp, tissue box, and small decorative items in a cozy room. A large landscape painting hangs on the wall above the desk. A mirror reflects part of an adjacent room with a bed and colorful artwork.
Living room with a beige couch, a dark red armchair, a small round side table, a wall-mounted light, framed artwork of purple flowers, and an open doorway leading to another room.
Living room with brown sofa, side table, wall-mounted lamp, flat-screen TV on black stand, white area rug, hardwood floors, and a glimpse of a kitchen through an open door.
A dining room with a round black table set with white plates and napkins, surrounded by four black chairs, a framed colorful artwork on the wall, a large window with green trees outside, a white floor lamp, and a light-colored rug on wood flooring.
Kitchen with wooden cabinets, black gas stove, stainless steel refrigerator, and black coffee maker.
Outdoor wooden staircase leading up to a second-floor entrance, with a black mailbox labeled '2519' mounted on the right side and a small black railing on the right. Some greenery and plants are visible to the left.
Small bathroom with a white toilet, a black vanity with a white sink, a mirror above the sink, and white checkered curtains on the bathtub to the left. There are two black shelves with soap and tissue on the right wall.
Interior view of a kitchen leading to a small bathroom with a toilet, shelves, and window, featuring wooden cabinets, black countertop, and a dishwasher.
A bright dining area with a round black table surrounded by black chairs, situated on a light-colored rug. There are three large windows with white trim, and a framed colorful artwork on the left wall. A floor lamp with a tripod base and a table lamp
Bathroom with bathtub, showerhead, and checkered shower curtain. Small shelf with toiletries and a sink with black cabinet.
Wooden kitchen island with shelves and wheels in a bright room with two large windows, a framed flower picture on the wall, and a small trash can to the right.
A cozy corner with a dark blue upholstered armchair draped with a cream blanket with red and yellow patterns, positioned against cream-colored walls and a white ceiling with crown molding. A framed abstract artwork hangs above the chair, and part of
A small bathroom with a shower on the left side with a curtain, a white sink with a black cabinet, a mirror above the sink, a toilet with a tissue box on top, and two glass shelves holding towels and cleaning supplies.
A round black dining table set for four with plates and napkins, surrounded by four black chairs, situated on a light-colored rug in a room with large windows, a floor lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.
A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a wooden nightstand on each side, and a colorful abstract painting hanging above the headboard in a bedroom.
Small bathroom with a shower, black vanity with sink, mirror, toilet, wall shelves, tissue box, and artwork.
A neatly made bed with white bedding and pillows in a bedroom with a colorful abstract painting above it, beige walls, and a doorway to a closet.
Living room interior with beige sofa, colorful pillows, large bamboo wall art, side table with plant, wall-mounted lamp, and abstract art on white walls, wood flooring, and window with trees outside.
A bedroom with a bed, colorful abstract painting, and a small nightstand. An open door reveals a closet with clothing and shelving.

Unit 949

Front yard with colorful blooming flowers, including white rhododendrons and red chrysanthemums, in front of a modern house with a porch and brick steps, surrounded by green grass and trees.
A sunny urban backyard with a green lawn, colorful flower beds on the left, a wooden fence on the right, surrounded by trees, and modern apartment buildings in the background.
A neatly made bed with white linens, two plaid pillows, and a gray blanket at the foot. Two white towels and decorative items sit on the bed. Two black modern wall lamps are mounted on either side of a pink floral wallpapered wall. A white chandelier
A modern bathroom with a patterned tiled wall around the shower area, a small window, floral shower curtain, wall-mounted shower system, toilet, small vanity with a mirror, and decorative items on the sink.
Kitchen stove with four burners, a kettle on the left front burner, and a black backsplash with white floral pattern. The stove has a digital display showing 4:40. To the left is a roll of paper towels, and to the right are salt and pepper shakers an
Kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a double sink with a faucet, a dish drying rack, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with greenery outside.
Small bathroom with patterned pink and white tiles in the shower area, a white bathtub, frosted window, wooden vanity with a white sink, mirror, black faucet, and a brown rug on the wooden floor.
Bathroom with a wall-mounted mirror above a wooden vanity with a white sink, a towel rack with a white towel, a toothbrush holder, and a soap dispenser. To the right is a modern toilet, and there is patterned wall tile with pink and gray shapes.
Bright living room with white walls, a white door, a flat-screen TV on a black stand, a white sofa, a black armchair, and a small side table. There's a window with green trees outside, and a light fixture hanging from the ceiling. A patterned rug is
A bedroom with three large windows, cream curtains, a black dresser, a dark gray armchair, and a bed with white towels and toiletries on top.
A cozy bedroom with a bed featuring white sheets, green plaid pillows, and a green quilted blanket. There are folded towels on the bed. Next to the bed is a black nightstand. A large window with beige curtains and a window air conditioning unit allow
Bathroom with pink and white geometric patterned tile wall, white bathtub, black shower fixtures, a window, and three soap dispensers on the windowsill.
Small kitchen with wood cabinets, gray countertops, a window, microwave, coffee maker, stove, and sink.
Countertop with a metal colander on a wooden cutting board and a red pot, with a black tray underneath.
Living room with beige sofa, black armchair with gray throw, small side table, flat-screen TV on black stand, framed picture of the Space Needle, window showing tree outside, beige walls, and ceiling light fixture.
Living room with beige sofa and patterned pillows, framed artwork on walls, small bar cart, built-in desk area with a stool, and a decorative ceiling lamp in a cozy, well-lit space.
Living room with white sofa, two plaid pillows, dark leather armchair, beige rug, and a small wooden table with a plant. There is a white wall and a sloped ceiling with wall-mounted black speakers.
Wooden cabinet with white bowls on the top shelf and various coffee mugs on the bottom shelf.
Front porch with chairs, welcome mat, and screen door.
Stacked white towels on a dark wooden surface by a window, with a potted plant on the left and leafy greenery visible outside.
Bathroom shower area with brown and white geometric patterned tiles, a black showerhead and fixtures, a window with a bottle on the sill, and a partial view of a white bathtub.
A gravel pathway in a lush backyard garden with various trees, shrubs, and plants, and a house with windows in the background.
Balcony with two black chairs with pink cushions, outside view of trees and greenery, sunlight casting shadows, window on the right.
Aerial view of a city neighborhood with houses, trees, and a skyline with tall buildings in the distance, showing a clear day with some clouds.