Expert tip for property owners: Ramona brings a fresh design breeze to the island of Krk
Anyone who owns a property on our beautiful island of Krk knows: the light, the sea and the Mediterranean flair are unique. But how do you bring this feeling into your own four walls? Today we’d like to introduce you to an expert who starts exactly here.
Individual room concepts with heart and style We are delighted to introduce the interior consultant and furnisher Ramona. Her approach is as special as the island itself: Ramona doesn’t design living and working spaces “by the book”, but strictly follows your individual needs.
What’s special about her work? She creates an inspiring symbiosis of modern design pieces and your very personal “furniture treasures”. Instead of replacing everything, she integrates your favourite pieces into a completely new, harmonious overall picture.
What does this mean for you on Krk?
- More well-being in your own holiday home: Turn your second home or house into a true retreat that reflects your personality.
- Success in holiday rentals: Competition on Krk is growing. Ramona helps you stage your property with professional interior design so that it stands out from the crowd and sustainably increases booking rates.
- Inspiring workspaces: She also offers concepts for offices and commercial spaces on the island that foster employees’ creativity and motivation.
Our conclusion: Whether you’re building new, renovating or want to give your holiday property a long-overdue upgrade – with Ramona’s expertise, a new level of living quality moves in with you.
INTERVIEW
WE WANTED TO KNOW MORE AND INTERVIEWED RAMONA
HELLO
My name is Ramona Attenberger. My passion for design, creativity, beautiful things and property has accompanied me all my life. Since my degree in International Business with a focus on international marketing, I have worked for over 10 years in marketing / PR for a wide range of companies (including international property companies) in Germany and abroad. I also hold a diploma in interior design from the National Design Academy in Nottingham, UK. Together with my husband, I have successfully run a holiday home rental in Croatia for several years. This gives me first-hand experience of what matters when it comes to successfully furnishing, marketing and profitably renting holiday flats and holiday properties in Germany or elsewhere in Europe. With marlea INTERIOR & DESIGN I combine design & marketing expertise and offer my clients a comprehensive service. From online interior consultation to complete on-site furnishing of your rooms – for southern Germany (Munich, Landshut, Regensburg, Passau, Rosenheim and Ingolstadt regions) or for holiday properties in Germany, Austria, Italy, France and Croatia.
What inspired you to specialise in designing holiday properties in Croatia?
My passion for design, creativity, beautiful things and property has accompanied me all my life. About 4 years ago I went on a 4-week tour of Croatia with my family. We fell in love with the country, the people and the culture. We immediately agreed that this was our happy place and looked for a suitable holiday home for our own use – but primarily as an investment property too. We found what we were looking for on Krk; I furnished our dream house with lots of love, and we now run a very successful holiday home rental there ourselves. The challenges of buying furniture with a limited choice, transport, tradespeople and coordinating everything from Germany led me to specialise in holiday properties in Croatia. Now my clients benefit from my first-hand experience of what matters when it comes to successfully furnishing, marketing and profitably renting holiday properties in Croatia.
2. What particular challenges do you see in designing holiday homes compared with other types of property?
Whether for your own use or as a yield investment – holiday flats and holiday homes are becoming ever more popular. Croatia in particular is benefiting from this boom. Summer holiday, weekend getaway or working office – holiday properties are more versatile than ever and offer many people the wonderful opportunity to combine holidays with family and friends or mobile working all year round.
Basically, a holiday property is like a residential property – at least it should convey the feeling of a “home” far away from home.
Unlike living spaces or hotels, there are many particularities that matter when furnishing so that guests feel at home. First impressions count. Alongside the location, a well-thought-out and coherent interior design is the second important factor in ensuring your holiday property rents well – and also generates regular guests. Because it’s about much more than just arranging modern furniture in a room – it’s about individual and holistic room concepts that create a very special atmosphere thanks to the owner’s personal touch, are competitive and also fit the budget. Not to forget: it’s also about integrating robust, easy-care materials and furniture to keep cleaning and property management effort within limits.
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3. What role do local cultural influences and architectural styles play in your work?
That always plays a role. Interior design is about bringing inspiration from the surroundings inside and thus creating a harmonious atmosphere. Especially for the holiday feeling, it’s very important that guests can feel this and soak up this positive mood in order to spend the best time of their year in the holiday property with their loved ones. My designs always reflect the owners’ personal touch, the architecture of the property itself and Mediterranean influences.
4. How do you deal with the different requirements and preferences of clients who own holiday homes in different regions and for different purposes?
Every project is unique. Every client is individual. Every house or flat has its own peculiarities and offers potential for certain target groups. That’s what distinguishes my interior design concepts and it’s also the essence of successful holiday rental – personality creates uniqueness and thus also makes up the competitive advantage.
5. What trends do you currently see in holiday home design and how do you integrate them into your work?
There are many trends, but I think it’s important not to follow every trend, but to find your niche and stay individual. In general, though, topics such as smart lighting, eco-friendly and durable materials and entertainment equipment are in demand.
6. Which materials and colour palettes do you typically prefer when designing holiday properties, and why?
Personally, I like working with Mediterranean colour palettes in beige-cream-white tones and complement them with accent colours such as shades of brown, green or blue that can also be found in the Mediterranean surroundings (sea, olive groves, cypresses, mountains, etc.). This creates a harmonious and friendly ambience, is timeless and versatile, and can easily be reinterpreted by swapping selected highlight accessories and pieces of furniture.
“My goal is for people to open the door and immediately feel ‘at home’ – whether they live here or are just spending their holiday.” – Ramona
Want to find out more? Write to me!
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