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Every Great Stay
Begins With a Story

Hospitality-focused design for historic homes, boutique hotels, and luxury short-term rentals across New England.

Creating story-driven spaces that preserve character, elevate the guest experience, and stand apart.

Featured Projects

Properties That Perform

Historic Salem, MA living room with marble fireplace and velvet sofa
Joseph Story House  Salem, MA

20 guests • CA 1811 • Gaming basement • 9 GUEST Suites

Launching Summer 2026

Boutique breakfast nook with bay window seat in New England rental

95% Reviews Mention Design

Cranberry Hill Estate  Gloucester, MA

22 Guests • CA 1925 • yoga studio • billiard room

Navy blue boutique bedroom design with gallery wall in vacation rental

Top 1% on Airbnb

Golden Meadows Escape  Galena, IL

10 Guests • home theatre • massage space • hot tub

why invest in design

Every historic property has a legacy worth preserving.
Our role is to uncover its story and thoughtfully reimagine it for the way people gather, stay, and connect today.

123%

16%

up to 40%

10-25%

unique stay listing growth from 2020–2024

Higher

RevPAR for story-driven properties

Revenue increase

after design investment

Higher ADR

vs. Comps

What We Do

More Than Design
A Turnkey Partner

Successful hospitality projects require more than great design, they require exceptional execution. We guide each property from initial concept through final installation and photography day.

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The result is a streamlined experience for homeowners, investors, and hospitality professionals, allowing you to focus on your business while we handle the details.

Our Signature Design Package

Our proven hospitality-driven design package strategically blends aesthetics, functionality, guest experience, and property performance. Designed for short-term rentals and boutique hospitality properties, it covers all primary living spaces.

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PACKAGE DELIVERABLES

Initial Consultation

Design Strategy Development

Amenity & Experience Planning

Photorealistic AI Renderings

Floor Plan & Furniture Layout

Detailed Shopping Lists

One Design Revision

Trade Procurement Assistance

Post-Order Tracking

Contractor Management

Remote Design Implementation

Photography Styling Direction

Á La Carte
Services

Further customize your project with hospitality-focused enhancements designed to elevate the guest experience, strengthen property performance, and create a more memorable stay.

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Experiential Space Design

      Outdoor Spaces

      Game Rooms

      Wellness Spaces

      Basements

      Theaters

      Clubhouses/Event Spaces

      Additional Gathering Areas

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Property Design Refresh

 

Renovation Guidance

& Finish Selections

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On-Site Services

       Design Installation

 

       Photography Staging,

       Shopping & Day of Support

OUR STORY

Design That Makes
People Feel Something

Based in Massachusetts and proudly serving New England, we specialize in boutique hospitality interior design for historic homes, luxury short-term rentals, and boutique hotels. Every project is designed to honor a property's history while elevating the guest experience, preserving architectural character, improving functionality, and creating memorable stays that drive five-star reviews and

long-term value.

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With experience designing 65+ hospitality properties nationwide, we partner with homeowners, investors, and property managers to transform character-rich properties into high-performing destinations.

While we work throughout the country, our passion lies in New England's rich history, timeless architecture, and one-of-a-kind homes. Our hospitality-first approach blends thoughtful design, guest flow, durable materials, and carefully curated amenities to create spaces that guests remember long after checkout.

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Whether restoring a centuries-old home in New England or designing

a luxury boutique hotel elsewhere, our goal is the same: to create authentic, story-driven spaces that preserve historic charm while delivering exceptional stays.

Amanda Finnegan, Principal Designer at ColBeck Interiors
"We design through the lens of narrative hospitality, the idea that every great stay begins with a story.
The history, character, and identity of a property is the foundation for every design decision we make."

— Amanda Finnegan, Principal Designer

65+

4.9 ★

Properties

Designed

Avg. Guest

Rating

OUR STORY

Speakeasy basement lounge with red phone booth in historic rental

For Property Managers

A Design Partner Your Whole Portfolio 
Can Rely On

Your portfolio deserves more than one-off design. We partner with New England property managers to elevate portfolios of short-term vacation rentals, boutique hotels, and hospitality properties through a turnkey interior design process. Our Preferred Partner Program provides priority scheduling, portfolio refresh services, and a streamlined experience that requires minimal oversight from your team. Trusted by property managers overseeing 40+ listing portfolios, we create memorable interiors that photograph beautifully, attract higher-value guests, and help every property perform at its highest potential.

Coastal New England living room with navy sofas and model ship

For Investors

Design Is Your
Highest-Return 
Investment

Every design decision should increase your property's value. We partner with New England real estate investors and hospitality owners to transform acquisition-ready properties into high-performing short-term rentals through strategic, story-driven interior design. Our turnkey process combines revenue-focused design, durable hospitality-grade selections, professional project management, and guest experiences that drive stronger reviews, higher occupancy, and long-term return on investment.

Historic sitting room with blue tile fireplace and gray sofa

Why Historic Homes

Preserving the Past 
Performing for Today

Historic homes offer something modern buildings never can - a story. We specialize in transforming historic homes, boutique hotels, and character-rich properties across New England into unforgettable hospitality experiences. Every design honors the property's architectural heritage, period details, and sense of place while seamlessly integrating the comfort, functionality, and durability today's guests expect. From Federal, Colonial, and Victorian homes to landmark properties like the 1811 Joseph Story House in Salem, our story-driven approach preserves authenticity while creating exceptional stays that stand out in the market.

Client Voices

What Our Partners Say

  • "We could not be luckier to partner with ColBeck Interiors on our short term rental designs! We manage 40 STR listings and the properties we've onboarded with Amanda's design expertise have excelled in their performance and also been a breeze for us knowing she has all the details covered.
    Can't recommend enough!"
    Shore Way Property Management
  • "It has been a pleasure working with ColBeck Interiors on multiple projects! Amanda is creative, detail oriented, great with communication and turned our Airbnbs into inviting, unique homes! Highly recommend to make your investment stand out from any competition."
    Vacation Creation Property Management
  • "ColBeck Interiors designed several vacation rental properties for me and did an amazing job. We always get five star reviews and frequent compliments on the way the places look."
    Chelsea View Property Management
  • "ColBeck Interiors went above and beyond, working with us closely on the design and logistics of the renovation and furnishing process. Amanda is very responsive and was wonderful to work with!"
    Property Owner & Investor
  • "ColBeck Interiors was fantastic to work with. Amanda helped us design a wonderful space that we are so happy with! She helped us throughout the process, from preliminary design ideas, renovation & finish selections and was flexible when changes were needed. Amanda had a great system in place from the very start of the project to the end. We will definitely be working with Amanda again in the future for our design needs!
    Would highly recommend!"
    NGT Construction
  • "I can’t say enough good things about ColBeck Interiors. Amanda designed my vacant short‑term rental from the ground up, and the number of rave guest reviews specifically calling out the thoughtful design and amenities has been incredible. She made the entire process easy, adapting seamlessly whenever changes came up. I couldn’t be happier with the results or the experience."
    Property Owner & Investor
  • "I cannot say enough about the incredible job ColBeck Interiors did on my Medspa. She took my ideas and elevated them into a calm, sophisticated and comfortable space. She paid attention to every detail and made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. I have received so many compliments on my space and know that Amanda played a huge role in this. I am so grateful for her talent and her vision"
    New Age Esthetics & Wellness

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Tell Your Property's Story 

Whether you're investing in a new property, managing a portfolio of short-term rentals, or restoring a historic New England home, we provide turnkey hospitality interior design that transforms distinctive spaces into exceptional guest experiences.

 

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Your Questions, Answered 

Everything you need to know about historic hospitality design, our process, investment, guest experience, and how we create high-performing short-term rentals across New England.

Still have questions?

We'd love to talk about your property

and goals — no obligation.

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