“I’m so glad to have found Karen to help me design my Scottsdale STR. In a highly competitive market, I knew it was important to create a space that would stand out. Karen delivered and more! She is extremely knowledgeable in the STR business and has such a great sense of design style and space planning. She quickly recognized the potential of the 1980s Spanish-style home.  For my property, she captured the right balance of Spanish and Contemporary design. The house transformation is amazing and hardly recognizable from when I acquired it. The master suite is so luxurious my guests rave about it. Her choice of colors brought the space to life. From green velvet chairs and curtains in the master suite to blue velvet sofa and chair in the living room, the space is gorgeous and unique.  Her creativity is inspiring and her excitement and love for design is contagious. Karen has a strong sense of where to spend and experience sourcing high quality items affordably. Her design and specification talents, combined with her expertise in the STR industry, is a winning combination.”

“Karen’s design services were nothing short of spectacular. The design itself was elegant as well as breathtaking. Typically we would not use those two adjectives together in a design but Karen really pulled it off! All the furniture was very sturdy, high quality but most importantly…so comfortable! Thirdly, we have to give Karen credit for her outstanding attention to detail. Nothing was missed, not a corner, lighting need, knick-knacks, and even games... everything was well thought out and placed for an incredible experience for our guests! We at Eagle Stays so appreciate working with Karen and the quality design, that we cannot wait for the next project to engage her again!”

“Karen designed two beachfront properties totalling over 4,000 square feet with meticulous detail and I'm extremely satisfied with her exceptional work. Karen provided comprehensive documentation in Google docs and her Canva images were invaluable which made unpacking, assembling and arranging the space effortless.

I wholeheartedly endorse Karen Ochoa and STR Designed for their professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to customer satisfaction. They are the go-to team for all your design and redesign requirements.”

“As an investor from Chicago, I purchased a home that needed significant work. Karen connected me with her contractor in the area and managed the addition of a fourth bedroom and renovation of the floors and bathrooms. She has a strong intuition for finding the perfect balance between being cost-efficient and having high quality. On the inside, she added very trendy and unique features such as green chairs and a full liquor/wine bar cabinet. On the outside, she added awesome lights under the roof, a wonderful fire pit and plenty of games for guests. 100% recommend her!”