“How hard is it to furnish my vacation place at a distance?”

For many North American buyers, the dream of owning a vacation home, luxury villa, or rental property in Mexico comes with one big challenge: designing and furnishing at a distance.

As closing day approaches, investors quickly realize there’s more to it than meets the eye.

Instead of flying back and forth, scouring shops, or juggling multiple vendors, CRATE Interiors delivers a done-for-you solution that makes the entire process simple.

As featured recently in Mansion Global, top real estate stagers and interior designers are seeing a major shift: today’s luxury homebuyers (especially in coastal markets and resort destinations) want homes that are move-in ready and beautifully furnished on arrival, right from day one.

And it makes perfect sense. When you’re investing in a vacation home or toptier rental property in elite (and often far-flung) destinations like Puerto Vallarta, Sayulita or Punta Mita, you’re not looking to spend your afternoons tracking delivery trucks or coordinating contractors.

As seasoned real estate investors, this Arizona couple understands exactly what it takes to turn a property into a masterpiece. They had already worked with top design firms to create their primary desert residence, as well as a contemporary coastal property in California.

When it came time to identify their dream home in paradise, they turned to Nate Gosselin at FABRIS Realty and the design team at CRATE Interiors to make it happen.

While the owners jetted off to London for a summer getaway, our crews executed a seamless, White Glove Install — completing the entire transformation, move-in ready in just 60 days.

How One U.S. Couple Launched Their Mexico Vacation Rental—Remotely and Without Stress using the CRATE Interiors turnkey furnishing solution.

When seasoned real estate investors Mark and Rosemary from Michigan purchased their first investment property in Bucerías, Mexico, they had a clear goal: launch quickly, rent profitably, and avoid the headaches that often come with international setup.

How a Texas investor transformed two oceanfront condos into luxury vacation rentals in the Bay of Banderas.

When you already own a home on the coast, your expectations for a beachfront property are sky-high. That was certainly the case for a seasoned real estate entrepreneur from Texas, who recently turned his sights toward Puerto Vallarta’s premier coastline. Working with MexHome senior realtor Matt Ouelette, he came with a clear vision: high-floor units with panoramic ocean views, a specific paint palette, and a layout ready for premium vacation rental income.

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.

From kitchen and bath upgrades to full-scale renovations, your vacation home or rental property investment deserves the best. Don't leave it to chance, we've got it mastered.

Wondering how to frame those million dollar views of the Bay of Banderas - and protect your stylish new furnishings at the same time? After over 14 years of successful creative collaboration, Tecnoline Shades joins forces with CRATE Interiors and expands the roster of Preferred Properties they serve together.

“Our team of architects and designers have created award winning architectural designs. We have partnered with CRATE Interiors to help you develop the distinctive look you envision. Once you buy one of our units you'll have the opportunity to create a completely customizable unit.”