The founders of Host & Hue
Two perspectives.
One considered approach.
We bring together furnished-rental ownership, real estate insight, home staging, and hands-on design experience to create properties that feel memorable to guests and make sense for owners.
Meet the founders
Design instinct meets
owner insight.
Our shared point of view is elevated but practical: keep what works, invest where it matters, and create a stay guests will remember.
Designer · Real estate investor · Co-founder
Mary Montane
Mary Montane is a designer, real estate investor, and co-founder of Host & Hue. Drawing from her experience designing and operating her own successful furnished rentals, Mary creates beautiful, welcoming spaces that stand out online and feel effortless in person. She combines elevated style with an investor’s perspective, thoughtfully balancing aesthetics, durability, guest experience, and budget.
Furnished rental designReal estate investingGuest experienceBudget strategy
Designer · Home stager · Co-founder
Lisa
Lisa is a designer, experienced home stager, and co-founder of Host & Hue. As the owner and creative force behind LL Staging & Interiors, she has spent years transforming homes throughout the Bay Area into elevated, inviting, and memorable spaces. Her expertise in styling, spatial planning, sourcing, and understanding what captures attention translates seamlessly to furnished rentals—helping each property photograph beautifully, welcome guests effortlessly, and stand out in a competitive market.
Home stagingSpatial planningSourcingPhoto-ready styling
The Host & Hue difference
Beautiful enough to be remembered.
Practical enough to perform.
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