Boutique Hotels
Create boutique hotel environments that captivate guests, inspire loyalty, and elevate reputation through story-driven interiors, thoughtful guest flow, immersive public spaces, and cohesive design details.
Create a hotel experience guests remember before they ever reach the room. Design in Rhythm blends hospitality strategy, immersive interiors, photorealistic visualization, sourcing, procurement, logistics, and installation to shape boutique hotels with a distinct voice. From lobby atmosphere to custom furniture and final styling, every detail supports your story, reputation, and guest loyalty.
Full-service hotel design support from brand discovery and visualization to sourcing, logistics, installation, and styling.
Create boutique hotel environments that captivate guests, inspire loyalty, and elevate reputation through story-driven interiors, thoughtful guest flow, immersive public spaces, and cohesive design details.
See your future hotel before purchasing begins with photorealistic 3D renderings, 2D floor plans, elevations, and mood boards built around sourced, realistic selections.
Access trusted vendors, brands, artisans, custom makers, premium furniture, lighting, rugs, accessories, and decor through trade relationships developed over more than a decade.
Develop one-of-a-kind pieces tailored to your hotel’s architecture, guest experience, and durability needs, built with commercial-grade standards and elevated residential comfort.
Coordinate contractors, trades, vendors, deliveries, installation, construction support, and final styling so the completed space matches the approved hospitality design vision.
Shape high-traffic hotel-adjacent commercial areas with precision, beauty, and function, creating durable spaces that leave a strong first impression on guests and visitors.
We begin with a focused conversation about your hotel’s audience, positioning, guest journey, operational needs, references, budget, and timeline. This discovery phase uncovers the story your property should tell before any design decisions are made.
Hospitality, commercial, and residential clients trust our team to bring ambitious interiors to life.
"Jon has been helping me for years with design ideas and procurement of the most unique pieces for the Magic Castle Hotel in Hollywood, CA. I always love working with Jon. He's a total pro, knows his stuff...and is a super nice guy who is fun to work with. I..."
Design in Rhythm combines creative vision with disciplined execution for hospitality spaces that perform.
Over a decade designing hospitality, commercial, and boutique hotel environments for discerning clients.
Access premium vendors, artisans, brands, and custom makers unavailable through mainstream retail.
One team manages design, procurement, logistics, construction support, installation, and styling.
Products are sourced before renderings, so what you approve is what arrives.
Meet the creative team behind memorable hospitality interiors.
Founder & Creative Director
Jon Wheat is the Founder and Creative Director of Design in Rhythm, bringing a unique perspective to interior design shaped by his background as a musician. After over a decade designing homes, commercial spaces, and boutique hotel environments for industry leaders, Jon founded Design in Rhythm to create a firm where client stories take center stage. His musical roots inform his philosophy that every space should have rhythm, harmony, and a distinct voice. Jon leads the creative vision across residential and hospitality projects in markets including Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Boston, Las Vegas, Washington DC, and New Jersey. He is committed to a discovery process that uncovers what clients truly want, delivering spaces that are authentically theirs from concept to final installation.
Designer
Sofia Marquez is a Designer at Design in Rhythm, known for her detail-obsessed approach and genuine dedication to each client's vision. Sofia brings a thoughtful eye to every project, ensuring that clients not only envision the full potential of a space but feel truly thrilled about its possibilities. Working across boutique hospitality and residential projects, she translates complex design concepts into tangible, photorealistic renderings and curated product selections that reflect each client's unique story. Sofia collaborates closely with the full project team — from procurement to installation — to ensure a seamless, end-to-end experience. Her commitment to precision and client satisfaction makes her an essential part of Design in Rhythm's integrated design process.
Procurement & Logistics Manager
David Chen serves as Procurement and Logistics Manager at Design in Rhythm, playing a critical role in ensuring every project is delivered flawlessly from sourcing to final installation. Leveraging the firm's exclusive network of trusted vendors, artisans, brands, and custom furniture makers built over more than a decade, David oversees the procurement of materials and furnishings with precision and care. He manages the full logistics pipeline — coordinating shipments, staging, and delivery sequencing — so that nothing is left to chance. David's work ensures that what clients see in their renderings is exactly what arrives on-site, eliminating the stress of vendor coordination and contractor management and delivering a truly seamless project experience.
Business Development/Marketing
Colin Flynn leads Business Development and Marketing at Design in Rhythm, driving the firm's growth strategy through client acquisition, brand positioning, and strategic partnerships. He oversees all marketing efforts — including digital presence, social media, advertising, and public relations — ensuring the company's design aesthetic and voice are seamlessly represented across every platform. Working closely with the design team, Colin identifies new business opportunities and fosters relationships with developers, architects, and high-net-worth clients to secure both residential and commercial projects. He also manages proposal development, contract negotiations, and pipeline management, leveraging market insights to position Design in Rhythm as a leader in the luxury interior design industry across its key markets.
Hotel branding and design aligns the visual identity, atmosphere, guest flow, furniture, materials, lighting, and styling of a property into one cohesive experience. For boutique hotels, it helps every touchpoint feel intentional, from the arrival moment to guest rooms and shared spaces. Design in Rhythm focuses on spaces that communicate your story while supporting comfort, operations, and long-term guest loyalty.
Talk with our hospitality design team about your project vision.
Design in Rhythm supports hospitality and commercial projects across select U.S. design markets.
Multi-Market
Service Area
Free Available
Consultations
Over a Decade
Experience
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Over a decade of hospitality design experience.
Trusted by developers, brands, and architects.
Exclusive sourcing through established trade relationships.
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