CASE STUDY: Transforming an Iconic Mexican Hacienda

When the Forever Home You Imagine Does Not Exist, You Create It

What happens when your vision of a forever home in paradise simply is not available on the market? You create it.

That is exactly what these Washington-based investors set out to do when they wanted a residence in Mexico with room for gardening, cooking, entertaining, cherished guests and furry friends—all within walking distance of the energy, culture and conveniences of Puerto Vallarta.

Working with luxury real estate advisor Alecia Masters of Haus of Masters and Hogar Realty, these experienced entrepreneurs launched a highly specific search. The opportunity they ultimately discovered was a traditional Mexican hacienda in the heart of Puerto Vallarta’s historic Zona Romántica.

FULL STACK VACATION HOME RENOVATION: One Team. One Contact. One Exceptional Result.

Buying a vacation home in Mexico should be exciting—not a long-distance construction nightmare.

For North American buyers, managing a renovation from another country often means coordinating multiple contractors, navigating language barriers, dealing with inconsistent timelines - and hoping every trade delivers on schedule.

CRATE Interiors changes that.

We offer Mexico's premier Full Stack Vacation Home Renovation service—a fully managed renovation solution built specifically for international homebuyers. From the first property walkthrough to the final Big Reveal, every detail is professionally managed through a single point of contact, eliminating supplier complexity while protecting your all-in investment.

Design ideas to make every arrival unforgettable

Your entryway is more than just a door — it’s the first impression your home makes to the outside world. Whether you’re welcoming weekend guests or checking into your own slice of paradise, that first step sets the tone for everything that follows.

Even compact entrances and narrow hallways can make a statement with the right design. Here are a few CRATE designer-approved ways to create a warm, functional and unforgettable first welcome in your vacation home or rental property.

Color Drenching What is it? The intensity of "colour drenching" is simply irresistible. This dynamic interior design technique is mastered by painting an entire room, including walls, ceilings, trim and even the furniture, in all one palette.

Investing in a rental property or vacation residence takes vision and tenacity.

One of the best trends to emerge in the last year has been the unexpected shift from the traditional workplace to literally work from any place. If at first, you didn’t love the idea of a makeshift desk in your bedroom or a temporary office at the kitchen bar, now it seems perfectly normal.