BLACKMORE spaces

06/01/2026

Five years ago, everyone knew someone making a fortune in vacation rentals.

Your neighbor's boyfriend's best friend's dentist was supposedly making $20,000 a month doing absolutely nothing.

You ignored it.

Then your cousin bought a cabin.
Then your CPA bought a cabin.
And suddenly it didn't sound so crazy.

So you bought one too.
At first, it worked.
The bookings came in.
The market kept climbing.
The cabin that felt like a stretch suddenly felt like a genius decision.

Then the market changed.

The same pine walls that once felt rustic and authentic now feel dated and tired.

The furniture that looked cozy five years ago now looks like every other cabin in a sea of listings.

What used to feel like passive income is now a second job–but worse.

Instead of getting paid, you're paying to work it. A lot.

Honestly, it makes me sad.

Because most owners weren't trying to get rich quick.

Most were hardworking people trying to make a smart decision for their family, their retirement, or their future.

And now they're stuck with some unfair self-doubt wondering what to do next.

Sell?
Wait it out?
Renovate?
Lower prices?
Add a pool? A slide? Pickleball?
Spend another $50,000?
Spend nothing?

The problem is that everyone has an opinion.
Contractors.
Management companies.
Facebook groups.
YouTube.
AI.
Friends.
Realtors.
Designers.

But very few people are helping owners answer one simple question:

If this were your money, where would you spend the next dollar?

That's the question I've become obsessed with.

Over the last five years I've worked in vacation rentals, hospitality, design, construction, real estate, branding, guest experience, tourism, and marketing.

I've watched owners spend tens of thousands of dollars on improvements that didn't move the needle.

I've also watched relatively small changes completely transform the way a property competes.

So I've been building something new.
Not a design package.
Not a property audit.
Not a strategy call.
And definitely not a hunch.

A decision-making package.

A way to systematically evaluate a property, identify opportunities, estimate costs, prioritize improvements, and determine where to spend–and where not to.

No revenue promises.
No booking guarantees.
Just a clear roadmap.

Because it's my biggest ick to tell people I'm an expert–or the funniest person they know. I'd rather show them (so they can tell me).

If you own a vacation rental right now, what's the biggest question keeping you up at night?

06/01/2026

Five years ago, everyone knew someone making a fortune in vacation rentals.

Your neighbor's boyfriend's best friend's dentist was supposedly making $20,000 a month doing absolutely nothing.

You ignored it.

Then your cousin bought a cabin.
Then your CPA bought a cabin.
And suddenly it didn't sound so crazy.

So you bought one too.
At first, it worked.
The bookings came in.
The market kept climbing.
The cabin that felt like a stretch suddenly felt like a genius decision.

Then the market changed.

The same pine walls that once felt rustic and authentic now feel dated and tired.

The furniture that looked cozy five years ago now looks like every other cabin in a sea of listings.

What used to feel like passive income is now a second job–but worse.

Instead of getting paid, you're paying to work it. A lot.

Honestly, it makes me sad.

Because most owners weren't trying to get rich quick.

Most were hardworking people trying to make a smart decision for their family, their retirement, or their future.

And now they're stuck with some unfair self-doubt wondering what to do next.

Sell?
Wait it out?
Renovate?
Lower prices?
Add a pool? A slide? Pickleball?
Spend another $50,000?
Spend nothing?

The problem is that everyone has an opinion.
Contractors.
Management companies.
Facebook groups.
YouTube.
AI.
Friends.
Realtors.
Designers.

But very few people are helping owners answer one simple question:

If this were your money, where would you spend the next dollar?

That's the question I've become obsessed with.

Over the last five years I've worked in vacation rentals, hospitality, design, construction, real estate, branding, guest experience, tourism, and marketing.

I've watched owners spend tens of thousands of dollars on improvements that didn't move the needle.

I've also watched relatively small changes completely transform the way a property competes.

So I've been building something new.
Not a design package.
Not a property audit.
Not a strategy call.
And definitely not a hunch.

A decision-making package.

A way to systematically evaluate a property, identify opportunities, estimate costs, prioritize improvements, and determine where to spend–and where not to.

No revenue promises.
No booking guarantees.
Just a clear roadmap.

Because it's my biggest ick to tell people I'm an expert–or the funniest person they know. I'd rather show them (so they can tell me).

If you own a vacation rental right now, what's the biggest question keeping you up at night?

03/31/2026

For a long time, STR “design” was just whatever didn’t make the cut in your own home.
“Let’s buy a rental—we’ve got plenty of furniture in the garage.”

But the market has changed.
With more options than ever, guests expect something better than what they already have at home.

They care about how they sleep. There’s a reason hotels prioritize darkness, comfort, and control.

And guests choose rental homes over hotels so they can gather and share meals—so the space has to actually support that.

That’s the difference between a place that looks finished… and a place that performs.

03/13/2026

Trying my hardest!

08/14/2025

If you’re one of the sellers making the Broken Bow Zillow map look like it caught the measles… we need to talk.

BLACKMORE spaces now offers staging—the kind where we bring in jaw-dropping furniture you rent and buyers fall in love with—so your property sells faster and for more money. And as one of the only design firms in the southern states with a licensed REALTOR®, we can even package staging with listing services for a serious discount.

Vacation rental owners, our new transparent design packages work with any budget. Whether you’re chasing more bookings or breathing life into a just-purchased cabin, we’ve got you covered. With 12-month payment options, you can invest now without the scary up-front hit. Flat fees. Clear terms. White-glove service.

Bottom line: if your property isn’t making money, we can fix that.
See what’s new at blackmorespaces.com

03/11/2025

Yeah, yeah, food is good…yadda, yadda… But we all know design trumps all!! 💪🏻

02/27/2025

Hey fam! After designing over three dozen rental properties, I've amassed (that's collected, Wayne Blackmore) a substantial library of my favorite products. Because I don't have the budget to hire someone to video me staging all of this like a cool influencer, and we're always on a time crunch, I want to figure out a way to share all of this effort.

Besides what I explained in the video, I also wanted to mention that all of these are as high end as possible while being budget conscious because they'll get a lot of wear and tear from the rentals. So I look for pieces that are nice enough to be considered luxury, but not so nice we weep when they need to be replaced. You might notice that all of these products are from traditional retailers instead of fancy, designer trade sources. That's because I do so much volume, with so many different products, and with very little lead time, that it makes the most sense for my projects.

For the product libraries, you would receive a PDF with links to each items' respective product pages. This has become a crucial tool for me, so I update each of these daily. I'd love to know if anyone would be interested in a subscription option.

The products alone don't really complete the design so I'm also offering pre-built mood board pages for each room where you can copy/paste items from the libraries.

I have hundreds of stocking items that I've put together if that might be helpful, too. I guarantee none of you has spent as much time comparing bakeware, coffee makers, sheets, or mattress protectors as I have!

So think of this as my Kickstarter post and let me know your thoughts, recommendations, and even criticisms because interactions = reach!

09/06/2024

I’ve seen plenty of cabins with a window vs. bunks showdown, and this is such a beautiful solve without structural changes. Genius entered the chat.

08/21/2024

Literally anyone with a computer and at least one eye can become a designer. I know because I was that anyone. The biggest difference between the 'real' designers and someone with strong opinions and an LLC are their tools and processes. Not always sexy, but ask me how smoothly it goes ordering hundreds of items off of a spreadsheet.

So like and subscribe if you suffer from insomnia and need my soothing, angelic voice talking about project management and software to lull you to sleep.

But if you're considering us for a project, it's worth a watch.

Because our projects are so comprehensive, we use an amazing tool called Materio. It is so robust and helps with project management, scope, budgeting, approv...

08/15/2024

Who doesn't love a good before & after?? She's not quite done, but already makes me giddy! So grateful to have worked on such a sentimental project with some of the best clients ever. This home was built by hand by her father, who lives on the property, so it was important to preserve the structure and some of the elements that held meaning for the family.

The crew at Natural State Craftsmen has worked tirelessly away from home for the last five months, but HOLY SMOKES have they transformed this place. These studs took this baby to the studs, and I could not be more impressed with their work and their professionalism.

Hard to say if I prefer remodels to new construction, but there's definitely some good feels when you can bring something new life!