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DESIGN THAT WORKS BEYOND THE PHOTOS.

Your short-term rental is more than a place to sleep. It's an experience guests choose, review, and remember.

Niksen Moods Studio helps short-term rental hosts make more of their properties through thoughtful design recommendations, practical improvements, and considered styling.

From identifying opportunities to improve your space to getting your property ready for its next photo shoot, let's make every detail count.

WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER.

CORNER X CORNER

BECAUSE EVERY CORNER DESERVES A LITTLE ATTENTION.

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THE FORGOTTEN ALCOVE

A recessed wall became a bedside moment with a moody paint colour and two live-edge floating shelves.

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THE BASEMENT WINDOW

Floor-to-ceiling curtains explored as a way to frame an awkward, ceiling-flush window.

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THE AIRBNB ENTRANCE

A shelf, artwork, and a trailing pothos turned a flat entryway into a warm arrival moment.

THE WORD NIKSEN

THE ART OF DOING NOTHING.

Niksen is a Dutch word for the simple act of doing nothing — taking a moment to slow down, be still, and just be.

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It’s also the idea behind Niksen Moods Studio. I believe a great stay is about more than just having somewhere to sleep. It's about creating a space where guests can settle in, feel comfortable, and enjoy the experience of being somewhere new.

My approach brings together thoughtful design, functionality, personality, and those little details that make a difference. From the way a space is laid out to the amenities guests reach for, I look at how a rental can work better, feel more welcoming, and leave a lasting impression.

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Because a great rental doesn't have to be perfect. It just has to make guests want to come back.

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ORIGINAL PAINTINGS, MADE IN THE STUDIO.

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MAN FALLING, 2021

$200

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CUT IN THE WRONG PLACE, 2024

$210

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UNDERNEATH THE NOISE, 2025

$200

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YOU DON'T NEED TO HAVE IT ALL FIGURED OUT.

We chat about your space, your goals, and what's possible. From quick consultations to full design direction, there's a starting point for wherever you're at.

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