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Debra Stevenson Debra Stevenson

THE KEY TO REAL ESTATE INVESTING: “Go Where You’re Treated the Best.”

Go where you’re treated the best. What 15 years taught our design team about real estate investing.

Thinking About Buying or Renovating in Puerto Vallarta?

Before you eliminate a property because of dated finishes, an awkward layout or the work required to make it yours, talk to our team.

CRATE Interiors helps vacation homeowners and real estate investors evaluate the renovation and furnishing opportunity before and after purchase, then manages the complete transformation from concept through the Big Reveal.

Destination Design. Simplified.

Ready to see what your property could become? Book a complimentary CRATE Interiors Discovery Call.

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Debra Stevenson Debra Stevenson

MARVELLOUS MÉRIDA: Transforming a Yucatán-Inspired Colonial into a Multiplex Investment

MARVELLOUS MÉRIDA: How Serial Investors Transformed a Yucatán-Inspired Colonial into a Multiplex Investment 

When Daniel and Laura first spotted this Yucatán-inspired colonial in 5 de Diciembre, one of Puerto Vallarta’s most established traditional neighborhoods, they immediately saw what experienced real estate investors are trained to spot: massive potential.

Behind the carved doors, ironwork and timeworn finishes was an expansive multiunit property with three identical two-bedroom residences, generous outdoor spaces and a spectacular rooftop terrace overlooking both the Bay of Banderas and the Sierra Madre mountains.

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Debra Stevenson Debra Stevenson

CASE STUDY: How 60-Day Punta Mita Renovation Sold at Full Asking Price Before the Paint was Dry

In just 60 days, CRATE Interiors led a full-scale renovation that transformed a beloved five-bedroom golf course home inside one of Punta Mita’s most prestigious gated communities into a market-ready luxury listing. Before the paint was even dry, qualified buyers were touring the property. 

By the time final staging touches were complete, there was already an offer on the table. The home sold for $5.9M at full asking price, in tandem with the sale of the adjacent lot next door.

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Debra Stevenson Debra Stevenson

CASE STUDY: A Double Unit in Mexico Serves as Luxury Home and Hospitality Hub for NYC Investors

CASE STUDY: A Double Unit in Puerto Vallarta Becomes a Luxury Home and Hospitality Hub for NYC Investors

How two young New York investors combined vision, timing, and full-scope execution to create a standout residence at SOHO Residences Puerto Vallarta.

When these New York City investors approached CRATE Interiors to collaborate on the design of their double-unit at SOHO Residences in Puerto Vallarta, we knew this would be a special project from the start.


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Debra Stevenson Debra Stevenson

FROM KEYS TO CASHFLOW: A Chicago Couple’s Nuevo Vallarta Penthouse Dream

From Keys to Cashflow: A Chicago Couple’s Nuevo Vallarta Penthouse Transformation

Some vacation homes are beautiful.
Some are profitable.
And the best ones do both—without turning the owner into a full-time project manager.

When Chicago-based professionals and first-time buyers Brian and Sara purchased a jaw-dropping oceanfront penthouse in Nuevo Vallarta Mexico, they had one clear goal: create a luxury retreat they could enjoy—and a high-performing rental that could cashflow when they weren’t in town.

CRATE Interiors is the only truly turnkey furnishing and renovation solution for North American buyers and investors across Mexico. We help vacation homebuyers, luxury villa operators and rental property investors create beautiful, rental-ready spaces that are move-in ready on arrival. Furnish your Airbnb in Mexico in just 8-12 weeks!

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Debra Stevenson Debra Stevenson

CASE STUDY: Casa Chillax, a Luxe Villa Reimagined

Case Study: CASA CHILLAX, a Luxe Villa Reimagined.

What does it take to oversee a seamless villa transformation along the wild coast of Litibu, Mexico? We’ll show you how!

A Worldclass Setting: Set on a secluded beach cove along the wild coastline of Litibu, Nayarit, CASA CHILLAX has undergone a stunning transformation from a modest short-term rental into a fully reimagined luxury villa. Spearheaded by visionary new owners, the goal was clear: to create a soulful, serene retreat designed for unforgettable guest experiences and strong rental returns.

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Debra Stevenson Debra Stevenson

YEAR IN REVIEW 2025: You Dreamed Big and Invited us on the Journey

We crammed a year of inspired projects, epic renovations and joyful owner arrivals into this one vid. Dreamers who made the move to Mexico, bought that beach house, furnished a luxury villa, upgraded a vacation rental or renovated a legacy property in paradise. If you’ve been featured, comment - share - and pass it along to someone who needs to see this today.

"As we close out this year together,

we honor all of YOU for dreaming big

and inviting us on the journey."

CRATE Interiors is the ultimate turnkey furnishing and renovation solution for North American buyers and investors across Mexico. We help vacation homebuyers, luxury villa operators and rental property investors create beautiful, rental-ready spaces that are move-in ready on arrival. Furnish your Airbnb in Mexico in just 8-12 weeks!

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Debra Stevenson Debra Stevenson

💡🏝️☀️ CRATE SPACES: Entryways that WOW

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.

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Debra Stevenson Debra Stevenson

CRATE Interiors Launches the First Interactive Furnishing Catalog

CRATE Interiors Launches the First Interactive Furnishing Catalog

Destination Design. Simplified.

Moving to Mexico? Wondering how to furnish your new vacation home, luxury villa, or rental property in paradise? CRATE Interiors has just introduced a game-changing way to design at a distance: the region’s first interactive furnishing catalog.

A New Way to Shop & Furnish from Anywhere

With our newly launched interactive product catalog, buyers can now browse, select, and order every essential furnishing and service—all from the comfort of home.

The catalog is neatly organized into the categories every property owner needs.

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