Start with sensory upgrades under one hundred dollars, then move to weekend projects like dimmers, hooks, and fresh caulk. Phase investments in water systems and tile last. This strategy spreads cost, maintains momentum, and keeps the space usable while anticipation builds beautifully.
In a rental, we layered scent, plush towels, and a freestanding caddy, then added peel-and-stick dimmers and art. No tile changed, yet friends noticed the hush and glow. Proof that intention, not square footage, writes the experience guests remember most.