Designing Spaces & Experiences That Feel Beautiful To Live In
Hospitality. Design. Strategy. Systems.
I Turn Spaces Into Experiences People Remember
Most people approach hospitality, design, and operations separately.
I believe the most meaningful experiences happen when they work together.
Maximize Studio & Design was built on the belief that great spaces should do more than look beautiful — they should create connection, emotion, ease, and lasting memories.
We develop and execute hospitality-first environments by bringing together intentional design, strategic positioning, and operational systems into one cohesive experience.
From how a guest feels when they walk through the door...
to how a property is positioned online...
to the systems working quietly behind the scenes...
Every detail matters.
Because the most meaningful spaces aren't simply designed.
They're experienced.
How I Maximize Every Part of the Experience
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Design spaces people feel connected to.
Intentional interior and experiential design that transforms how a space looks, feels, and functions — whether for hospitality, living, gathering, or investment.
Because the most memorable spaces do more than look beautiful.
They create emotion, ease, connection, and experience. -
Transform properties into elevated hospitality experiences.
From short-term rentals to lifestyle-focused investment properties, every space is strategically designed, positioned, and optimized to maximize both guest experience and long-term performance.
Because great hospitality isn’t accidental — it’s intentionally designed from the inside out.
MAXIMIZE STAYS
Where intentional hospitality meets performance.
Real properties. Real results. Real guest experience.
Built to outperform — and designed to be remembered.
I design and optimize short-term rentals that combine elevated guest experience, intentional design, and operational strategy to drive both emotional connection and long-term performance.
Because the most successful properties aren’t just booked.
They’re remembered, revisited, and recommended.
Designed with intention.
Built to perform.
Proven performance
$150K +
Annual Revenue
Top 5%
of 22,000+ listings in the Phoenix/Scottsdale market
4.9 ★ Average
Guest Rating
High Repeat Rate
Guests who return annually & refer
Explore Maximize Stays
Elevated hospitality experiences designed to be remembered.
Founder. Strategist. Experience Architect.
Built from real spaces, real properties, and real-world results.
I don’t just consult — I design, build, and operate the systems, experiences, and hospitality strategies I implement for clients.
Every recommendation is tested, refined, and proven through lived experience — from intentional spaces and short-term rentals to guest experience, positioning, and operational performance.
Because the most successful brands and properties don’t happen by accident.
They’re intentionally designed from the inside out.
MAXWELL CUNANAN
The Philosophy Behind It All
Intentional living, emotional hospitality, meaningful experiences, and the life that inspires everything I create.
Follow along for behind-the-scenes moments, personal reflections, design inspiration, entrepreneurship, travel, hospitality, and the evolving philosophy behind Maximize Life.
The Maximize Life Philosophy
I believe the most meaningful spaces — and the most fulfilling lives — are built intentionally.
The way we gather.
The way we host.
The way a space makes people feel.
The memories created inside it.
None of it is accidental.
That philosophy shapes everything I create — from hospitality experiences and short-term rentals to design strategy, storytelling, and performance systems.
Because success isn’t just about how something looks on paper.
It’s about creating experiences that feel beautiful to live in.
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Whether you’re designing a hospitality experience, optimizing a property, or building your next chapter, every project begins with intentional strategy.
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