Joanne Palmisano is best known for her award-winning interior design work for small boutique hotel, motel, inn and commercial projects and properties. Her modern, yet budget-friendly, concepts have been featured in numerous national publications. Her books, regarding Salvage and Vintage design, help those with small boutique properties — make small changes with big results. Her co-authored book, Rock Your Rental, has been nationally recognized as a MUST HAVE BOOK, for those who want to update their vacation rental, or short-term vacation property, to increase their bookings and their design appeal to future guests. Helping business owners and family businesses stand out in the saturated hospitality design world— without spending a fortune - -is Joanne’s passion. Below are a few samples of some of her work. The styles range from “Camp Style” Retro Motel Makeover, to “Old-World Luxury Charm” Vacation Rental Redo.
Boutique Motel and Cottages Renovation Project in Maine. Hospitality Renovations including a “Summer Camp Style” Lobby + Country Store. Opening Soon. Summer 2025. Interior Design by Joanne Palmisano. Retro Vintage Style.
Hip and Unique Ski Town Motel + Bar Makeover. Interior Designer Joanne Palmisano. Best New Hotel Award by New England Editors, Yankee Magazine. Featured in Country Living Magazine, Vermont Ski + Ride, Seven Days, and the Washington Post. Boutique Motel with an old managers apartment turned into a top bar in the state of Vermont.
A California Roadside Lodge Motel-Style Budget-Friendly Cosmetic Refresh Project. Interior Design by Joanne Palmisano + Rosanne Palmisano (twin sister).
Working as a design concept consultant on a design team for another firm on a renovation project of a motel in Jackson Hole. Award-winning project featured in numerous publications including Hospitality Design Magazine.
Co--designed with Inn Owners, a historic lakeside inn including main building guest rooms, restaurant, bar, lounge and event space as well as cottages along the water. Interior Design Joanne Palmisano
In the Mountains of Maine, this Country Inn got a full Renovation, including a wedding barn. Interior Design by Joanne Palmisano. Modern Rustic Style. Couples Choice Awards. Wedding Wire. Yankee Magazine.
Historic 5th Generation Family-Owned Resort on the Shores of Lake Champlain. A 10-year continuous project of renovating 73 Cottages, Lodge Buildings, Public Spaces, Lobby, Country Store, Restaurants and Event Spaces. Featured in numerous publications including USA Today and more.
Historic Inn that was once a gristmill. Total renovation of inn, restaurant, lobby and pub. This interior design project by Joanne Palmisano includes a large number of salvaged and reclaimed design ideas. Featured in Outside Magazine and many other publications.
This historic 1800’s farmhouse was converted to include a hostel sleeping space upstairs and a renovated old storage room into a welcoming kitchen. Vacation Rental part of Inn. Interior Design by Joanne Palmisano.
In the Catskills of New York, in the forest is the lovely home that was totally renovated with family and friends in mind. A welcoming and Instagram worthy vacation rental. Interior Design by Joanne Palmisano. The design concept for this project was done entirely virtually.
Vacation Home Rental Budget Friendly Renovation Old World Charm. Interior Design by Joanne Palmisano. Featured in Domino, Apple News, Vermont Ski and Ride and many other publications.
In a resort town, popular for summer vacations and winter skiing, this townhouse was totally renovated to appeal to vacation rental guests on sites such as Airbnb and VRBO. Interior Design by Joanne Palmisano.