Boutique Hotel Design Service
At Sarah Stacey Interior Design, we believe a boutique hotel should do more than provide a place to stay — it should create a lasting connection. Our boutique hotel design services are centered on crafting warm, grounded interiors that feel personal, memorable, and intentional. We design spaces that invite guests to slow down, settle in, and feel a sense of belonging — interiors that leave a lasting impression through intention, warmth, and layers that reveal themselves over time.
Full-Service Boutique Hotel Interior Design in Austin and Nashville
At Sarah Stacey Interior Design, we offer full-service boutique hotel design from concept to completion. With studios in Austin, TX and Nashville, TN, we work closely with hotel owners and developers to design interiors that feel considered, welcoming, and grounded.
From selecting meaningful materials to overseeing installation, we manage every phase of the design process with a calm, confident approach. Our goal is simple: to deliver boutique hotel interiors that are functional, comfortable, and full of character.
Our Boutique Hotel Interior Design Services
We take a layered, intentional approach to boutique hotel design, offering a range of interior design services that meet your needs at every stage of the project. Here’s what we provide:
Interior Concept Development
Every great space starts with a strong point of view. We work with you to develop a clear interior concept that reflects your hotel's identity, audience, and location. This early phase sets the tone for a cohesive, memorable guest experience.
Custom Furniture and Vintage Sourcing
Boutique hotel interiors deserve furniture that doesn’t feel generic. We design custom pieces and source vintage and antique furnishings that bring character and permanence to your space — no cookie-cutter sets here.
Space Planning and Layout
Flow matters — especially in a boutique hotel where comfort and function are essential. We design layouts that prioritize the rhythm of daily life, maximizing both private and communal areas while ensuring a natural, intuitive guest experience.
Lighting Design
Good lighting shapes the mood of a space. We design layered lighting plans using a mix of functional, ambient, and decorative fixtures, balancing comfort with style and ensuring that each area feels inviting at every hour.
Materials and Finishes Selection
We believe materials should have soul. Whether it’s aged wood, natural linen, or hand-thrown ceramics, we source finishes that feel grounded, tactile, and timeless. Every selection adds to the overall warmth and depth of the space.
Art and Accessories Curation
Small details leave lasting impressions. We curate meaningful art, textiles, and accessories that complement the larger design, creating visual rhythm without feeling overworked or overly designed.
What Makes a Boutique Hotel Experience?
The difference between a boutique hotel and a standard hospitality space is clear the moment you walk in. Boutique hotel interiors prioritize character, comfort, and connection over mass appeal. They feel layered rather than cookie-cutter, personal rather than prescribed.
Here’s what we believe sets a boutique hotel apart:
Personalized Design: Every design decision is made with your hotel’s identity and guest experience in mind.
Thoughtful Materials: We choose woods, linens, metals, and textures that age well and feel authentic, not trendy.
Functional Comfort: Spaces are designed to support real life — not just for today’s guests, but for years to come.
Layered Storytelling: Vintage pieces, local art, and subtle color stories create a space that feels lived-in and loved.
Emotional Grounding: We focus on how your guests should feel — welcomed, at ease, inspired — and design from there.
Boutique hotel interior design is about balancing beauty with soul. It’s not about doing more; it’s about doing what matters.
Designing a True Boutique Experience
A boutique hotel should offer more than a place to stay — it should create an experience. That experience starts with the interior design.
We approach boutique hotel interiors by considering how the space makes people feel from the moment they arrive. How do they flow through the lobby? Where do they linger? What small, unexpected details catch their eye? These are the kinds of questions that guide our design process.
Through purposeful layouts, layered materials, and thoughtful furniture selections, we create interiors that invite exploration and encourage relaxation. Whether your hotel is tucked away in the city or set against a wide-open landscape, we design spaces that feel connected to their surroundings and offer guests a sense of belonging.
Explore Our Commercial Interior Design Portfolio
If you’re considering working with us, we encourage you to explore our portfolio of commercial interior design work. Our past boutique hotel and business projects show how we bring character, comfort, and clarity into every space we design. Each project reflects a different story — grounded in intentional materials, thoughtful layouts, and emotional awareness.
Ready to Reimagine Your Boutique Hotel Interior?
If you’re a hotel owner in Austin or Nashville looking for an experienced boutique hotel interior designer, we’d love to hear from you. At Sarah Stacey Interior Design, we create interiors that are grounded in comfort, character, and function — spaces that feel as good as they look. Contact us today to discuss your boutique hotel interior design project and learn more about how we can help you create a space your guests will remember.
FAQs
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Boutique hotel design focuses on creating spaces that feel personal, character-rich, and connected to a sense of place. Unlike larger chain hotels, boutique interiors are more layered, intentional, and tailored to reflect the story and values of the hotel and its guests.
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We see hotel owners as collaborators, not bystanders. Throughout the process, we’ll check in regularly to gather feedback, share updates, and make sure the design stays true to your vision without overwhelming your schedule.
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While our studios are based in Austin and Nashville, we’re open to working with clients beyond these cities. If your project feels like a good fit for our approach, we’d be happy to discuss the details.
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The timeline depends on the size and scope of the project, but most boutique hotel interiors take several months up to over a year from concept to final installation. We’ll create a clear schedule at the start and keep you informed at every step.
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Absolutely. We design boutique hotel interiors that complement your building’s architecture and align with your brand’s identity, making sure the space feels cohesive, grounded, and intentional.