About Jessica
Jessica Duce
Owner & Principal Designer, JDuce Design
Houston-based interior designer Jessica Duce is the leader in the short-term luxury rental market, creating memorable experiences in vacation rentals from coast to coast with designs that provide an impressive return on investment for owners.
Her projects range from small family properties to 10+ bedroom resort havens and theme-focused retreats. Homeowners, real estate investors and property managers across the country turn to Jessica to create thoughtful, engaging and profitable short-term rental spaces.
To assist other designers in navigating the world of short-term rentals, she co-founded Vacation Rental Designers, the premier resource and community for interior designers. VRD offers education, insights, and community for practitioners, along with numerous product discounts from VRD brand partners.
More Than a Designer
Houston-based Jessica Duce, the foremost authority in the short-term rental interiors market, designs data-led, profitable and memorable experiences in vacation rentals from coast to coast.
Real estate investors and property managers across the country trust Jessica to transform their real estate holdings into engaging and revenue-producing STR spaces while simultaneously increasing property value. Projects range from 10+ bedroom resort havens to boutique hotels and theme-focused retreats. Her work consistently drives up a property’s nightly rate, with design that “stops the scroll” and increases RevPar.
A frequent presenter, Jessica’s authenticity and ability to relate to the audience make her a favorite for panels and summits. Jessica has spoken at the Luxury Design Summit, KBIS, Vacation Rental Management Association, High Point Market, and Furniture Today’s Annual Leadership Conference, among others. The Wall Street Journal, Mansion Global, House Beautiful, Designers Today and the Business of Home Launch Series have featured her work and insight.
To help other designers navigate the world of short-term rentals, she co-founded Vacation Rental Designers, the ultimate resource community for interior designers in the STR market. VRD provides education, insight and networking for practitioners, while sponsors contribute exclusive product offerings, services and savings.
Jessica is a member of the Furniture Today Advisory Council, the SKS Appliances Advisory Panel and a Design Collaborator with Star Furniture, a Berkshire Hathaway company. 🏆 In 2025, she was named a Top 50 Power List Interior Designer by Designers Today magazine.
When she’s not traveling the country for design projects, you can find her playing pickleball. 🎾
Jessica is a sought-after presenter, renowned for her authenticity and ability to connect with audiences, making her a consistent favorite for panels and summits.
She has shared her expertise at prominent industry events, including the Luxury Design Summit, High Point Market and the Furniture Today Leadership Conference.
