{"id":1981,"date":"2018-11-27T17:31:02","date_gmt":"2018-11-27T22:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/100.24.27.168\/blog\/?p=435"},"modified":"2022-10-15T12:43:00","modified_gmt":"2022-10-15T16:43:00","slug":"furnishing-airbnb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/furnishr.com\/blog\/furnishing-airbnb\/","title":{"rendered":"Airbnb Hosts’ Furnishing Checklist to Reach Top Search Listing"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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If you are planing to rent out a home or property as a short-term vacation rental on Airbnb<\/a> or other\u00a0home-sharing platforms<\/a>, you\u2019re probably wondering how you can set up the space. The goal of furnishing your airbnb is to impress your guests and maximize profits. However, furnishing a home for short-term rentals isn\u2019t always simple. In fact, there are more factors to consider than just putting furniture into it. The needs of a weekend visitor might be different than someone living at a property long-term. Also, you need to account for a wide range of tastes of your guests. While you might love hot-pink wallpaper, this may be a unique taste of yours that won’t appeal to most guests. At the end of the day, you want to create the best\u00a0guest experience at your Airbnb.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The easiest way to set up an Airbnb<\/span><\/p>\n

Hire help<\/a>! Most Airbnb hosts are part-time hosts. If you’re to do everything yourself, your time spent on finding everything and coordinating the logistics may end up costing you more. Check out our handy cost calculator here<\/span><\/a> to estimate how much it may cost to furnish your Airbnb and to see whether your time is worth the work.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, you can let us furnish the whole unit for you in a single day<\/span><\/a>. No need to take days off to wait for deliveries. Just submit a design request, and our designer will send you a proposal with a few designs for all the rooms in your unit.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Don’t forget to ask about the move-in kit! It will include all the kitchen essentials (pots and pans, utensils, cookware, flatware, etc.), beddings and towels for your guests. It will get your guest move-in ready!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Airbnb Furnishing Checklist<\/span><\/p>\n

Assuming you’re managing the furnishing yourself, here are the key tips to be keep in mind.<\/p>\n

1. Avoiding Clutter<\/h2>\n

One of the challenges of furnishing an Airbnb is that you have to balance guests’ distinct needs. You need to provide enough furniture to serve everyday living. At the same time, you need to avoid creating clutters with too much furniture.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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It is crucial to choose furniture that\u2019s efficient in its use of space and also provides a clean\u00a0minimalist appeal<\/a>. Because of that, it is especially important when you are hosting travellers with large luggages. They will spread out the luggages and their belongings throughout the house. If the home is cluttered before they even arrive, it\u2019s only going to be downhill from there.<\/p>\n

Choosing the Right Furniture<\/h3>\n

Choosing the right furniture goes a long way. It helps determine how successful and appealing your living space will be. Not only should it be stylish and visually appealing, it needs to also provide everything your guests will need for a comfortable space during their stay.<\/p>\n

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Keep in mind that while choosing unique and character-rich furniture can give your Airbnb a unique, quirky vibe, that direction can sometimes backfire. Your safest bet is to choose restrained but still stylish pieces for the living space. That way you have the best chance of appealing to a wider range of guests.<\/p>\n

Maximize Seating<\/h4>\n

Providing ample seating space while leaving enough space in the room is vital. In fact, it\u2019s a careful balance that will require you to get a little creative with your sofa and chair selection. Therefore, we recommend going for a two-piece set as opposed to a sectional, as this is more flexible and allows for pieces to be moved to adjust the space.<\/p>\n

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If you do want to go for a sectional sofa, make sure to choose one with the right configuration for your unique space. For example, your living area might be suited for a sectional where the point of the L-shape is on the right, as opposed to on the left. Ideally, you can choose a sectional that can be adapted and rearranged if you find that a certain arrangement isn\u2019t working for your Airbnb.<\/p>\n

We definitely recommend using a pull-out sofa bed. Adding another sleeping option allows you to list additional sleep allocations on your Airbnb listing and bump up your price.<\/p>\n

Maximizing Tables & Surface Areas<\/h4>\n

Next, you want to provide enough areas for dining, playing games and other activities. Tables and large-enough surface areas will serve this purpose. When choosing how much table area and seating to provide, think about the maximum number of guests your Airbnb can hold. If it only sleeps 4, you likely will not need a dining space for more than eight guests. You don\u2019t want to overcrowd your space with an unnecessarily large table.<\/p>\n

In regards to choosing the right table shape, we recommend circular tables. Circular tables\u00a0can be space-efficient because there are no angular corners to cut into pathways. Circular tables are also a more casual option perfect for the board games and hang-outs, which are a hallmark of most Airbnb stays.\u00a0That doesn\u2019t mean square or rectangular tables are off-limits\u2014they might be better suited for your space than a circular table if tables need to be placed into corners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Entertainment Gadgets & TVs<\/h2>\n

When there are rainy days or late-night game nights, entertainment equipment is crucial for your guests. Many people are now used to the voice-command devices like the Amazon Alexa<\/a><\/span> and Google Home<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

TVs need to be in all major rooms, not just the living room. And we need these to be wifi-ready SMART TVs<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0 You can mount the TVs directly to the wall to optimize space or placing them onto an entertainment console or other TV stand.\u00a0<\/p>\n

TV Mounts<\/h3>\n

The two main types of TV mounts<\/a><\/span> to consider are either\u00a0fixed<\/b> or adjustable<\/b>.\u00a0<\/p>\n