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Hospitality Design TalksA Podcast for Owner Operators and Entrepreneurs Creating Conscious Spaces for Community & Well-Being Author: Rachel Larraine Crawford
Hospitality Design Talks is a podcast for owner-operators, restaurant owners, retreat hosts, and conscious entrepreneurs in the hospitality world who believe that great design is just the beginning. Hosted by Rachel Larraine Crawford, award-winning holistic interior designer and Founder of Tiger Veil, this show explores how to design spaces, systems, and experiences that nourish well-beingfor both your guests and your business behind the scenes. Through solo episodes, Rachel shares grounded design wisdom for creating spaces that support well-being, beauty, and flow. Youll also hear from guest experts who bring practical support for the behind-the-scenes side of hospitalityfrom HR and operations to social media, branding, artists and wellness leaders. Whether you're running a boutique stay, opening a retreat space, or curating soulful guest experiences, Hospitality Design Talks is your weekly guide to designing spacesand operationsthat support well-being, creativity, and connection. Interested in working together one-on-one? Visit tigerveil.com to explore my Holistic Interior Design services and connect for a personalized consultation. Language: en Genres: Arts, Business, Design, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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023: Interior Designer Is a Business Strategy, Not a Luxury
Episode 23
Tuesday, 25 November, 2025
In this episode of Hospitality Design Talks, designer and host Rachel Larraine Crawford breaks down why hiring an interior designer isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s a core business strategy for hospitality owners. From saving time and avoiding costly mistakes, to translating your brand into a sensory guest experience, Rachel shares the top reasons bringing a designer onto your team can directly impact your revenue, reviews, and repeat guests.She also pulls back the curtain on one of her recent projects, Aura Gardens, where she designed the brand and the space from the inside out, down to custom watercolor wallpaper and bespoke table colors, all aligned with the guest experience and the owner’s vision.If you’ve been wondering whether working with a designer is “worth it,” this is your sign.Links:Newsletter – Behind the VeilSecrets, musings, and design magic—straight to your inbox.Work With Rachel - Design inquiries + consultations: rachel@tigerveil.comFollow along: @tigerveilHave a Design Dilemma? Ask Me Directly!I want to hear from you! My ‘Ask a Designer’ Hotline is open. Have a question about food service design, kitchen efficiency, or creating intentional hospitality spaces? Leave me a voice message, and I might feature your question in an upcoming episode.🎙 Speakpipe Link Here: https://speakpipe.com/HHDLoved This Episode? Here’s What to Do Next:Let’s Continue the Conversation: Share your biggest takeaway and tag me—I’d love to hear how this episode resonated with you.Subscribe so you never miss an episode on holistic hospitality and intentional design.Leave a review—your feedback supports the show and helps more people discover it.
