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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

Furnishing Your Airbnb In Mexico? Why Waiting Costs More

The CRATE Interiors Sequence: our 5-step turnkey system for furnishings your Airbnb in Mexico

CRATE Interiors is the only truly turnkey furnishing solution serving North American property buyers in Mexico with a fully sequenced, single-point-of-contact system. What makes our process different is not just what we furnish, but how we sequence it. Every category is planned in advance for efficiency, quality control  and speed. From keys to cashflow, we help close the gap between possession day and move-in ready.

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Debra Stevenson Debra Stevenson

CASE STUDY: From Possession to Airbnb Live in Just 7 Days

CASE STUDY: From Possession Day to Airbnb Live in 7 Days

How these Dallas investors furnished their Puerto Vallarta rental from keys to cashflow in just one week!

Buying real estate in Mexico should feel exciting, not overwhelming. But without the right boots-on-the-ground team, the post-possession phase can become a bottleneck of delays, miscommunication and costly downtime.

CRATE Interiors was created to solve that. And today we manage the sequencing, the sourcing, the install, the finishing services, and the final reveal so that owners can step into a property that is not only beautiful, but ready to perform.

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Debra Stevenson Debra Stevenson

KITCHEN TRENDWATCH 2026: What Vacation Homebuyers Want Now

Kitchen Renovation Trendwatch 2026: What Vacation Homebuyers Want Now (and What Actually Pays Off)

If you’re planning a kitchen renovation for a vacation home in Mexico—whether it’s a forever retreat, a legacy property refresh, or an Airbnb rental upgrade—2026 is shaping up to be the year of warmth, function, and smarter layouts.

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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

CASE STUDY: How Sonoma Investors Created Two High-Performing Homes in Mexico

CASE STUDY: How Sonoma Investors Created Two High-Performing Homes in Mexico

Make Mine a Double.. A Luxury Vacation Home Design & Investment Story in Puerto Vallarta

When Bryce and Chuck purchased two oceanfront residences in Conchas Chinas, one of Puerto Vallarta’s most exclusive enclaves—often called the “Beverly Hills of the Bay”—they weren’t just buying property.
They were building a lifestyle strategy.

One residence would serve as their private coastal retreat.
The second would function as a high-performing rental listing and guest overflow for friends and family.

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Debra Stevenson Debra Stevenson

POSADA 2025: A Traditional Carne Asada

CRATE POSADA 2025: And just like that we wrap up another amazing year. This year's Posada was a vibrant carne asada night hosted by Coco Machete and the team at El Jardin de Versalles. The night featured our traditional piñatas, a live DJ, dancing of course, BIG prizes and joyful celebration for over 75 guests - our largest fiesta to date!

CRATE Interiors is the ultimate turnkey furnishing solution for North American real estate investors in Mexico. Is 2026 your year to buy in a vacation home, luxury villa or rental property in paradise? Be move-in ready by your delivery date with a single point of contact and the best White Glove Install crew in the business!

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Debra Stevenson Debra Stevenson

🏡 CASE STUDY: “Literally, we arrived and there was nothing to do!”

How we delivered a truly turnkey furnishing experience for property investors in Puerto Vallarta

At CRATE Interiors, our benchmark is always the Big Reveal — that unforgettable moment when owners walk into their new home and realize there’s nothing left to do but enjoy it.

That’s the compliment we hear most often from our clients — and it’s the gold standard we’ve designed our turnkey furnishing program to achieve. When we say truly turnkey, this is exactly what we mean.

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