{"id":34404,"date":"2025-07-24T14:00:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T18:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/furnishr.com\/?p=34404"},"modified":"2025-08-11T14:34:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T18:34:56","slug":"how-to-design-your-short-term-rental-for-more-stays-and-five-star-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/furnishr.com\/blog\/how-to-design-your-short-term-rental-for-more-stays-and-five-star-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"How to design your short-term rental for more stays and five-star reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"34404\" class=\"elementor elementor-34404\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d1d93b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4d1d93b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aadfaeb elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"aadfaeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/furnishr.com\/design_proposal\/?utm_source=https:\/\/furnishr.com\/design_proposal\/?utm_source=home-for-the-new-year\" id=\"left-Side-home-for-the-new-year\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Start Your Home Refresh Today<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09652b9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"09652b9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1c7b3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a1c7b3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get design expert strategies to attract bookings, impress guests, and keep them coming back.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e104934 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e104934\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bdb0be e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1bdb0be\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1cee25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d1cee25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/karen_lau_profile2_BW-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-26686\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/karen_lau_profile2_BW-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/karen_lau_profile2_BW-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/karen_lau_profile2_BW.jpg 493w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0626b39 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"0626b39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-ae83c41 elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKaren Lau\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ceefda3 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"ceefda3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0f8d6f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b0f8d6f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8f6eb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"d8f6eb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-ae83c41 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-calendar\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>July 24, 2025<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba36961 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ba36961\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bf6259 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8bf6259\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9eaadb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9eaadb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1b7188ff-c73b-44c9-804e-3bbd4688e928\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The short-term rental market has never been more competitive. With so many beautiful, well-reviewed properties out there, it\u2019s easy for great vacation rentals to get lost in the scroll. If you\u2019re preparing to list your space on Airbnb or Vrbo, you\u2019re probably wondering how to get noticed and start collecting positive reviews quickly.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-34416 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_359893255-min-300x194.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_359893255-min-300x194.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_359893255-min-1200x777.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_359893255-min-768x498.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_359893255-min-1536x995.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_359893255-min-2048x1327.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>My team and I work with short-term rental hosts every day who are facing these exact challenges. They\u2019re worried about the high cost of their property sitting unoccupied. And they\u2019re overwhelmed by the thousand-and-one decisions they need to make: how to design for guests, what to buy, and how to launch quickly without sacrificing quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">With the right strategy and support, it\u2019s possible for every host to create a thoughtfully designed, fully-furnished space that succeeds from day one.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">To help you get there, we\u2019re rounding up our top tips for how to design for short-term rental success. Beyond making your space look good, these strategies are all about creating an experience that guests love, all while launching faster, avoiding costly mistakes, and designing with confidence.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c89b203 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c89b203\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17836f7 ignore-from-toc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"17836f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get to know your guests<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-410a157 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"410a157\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Even if your short-term rental doubles as your secondary residence, you can still design a space that caters to all the things your guests need. Here\u2019s where a quick brainstorm can go a long way. Who do you want to attract to your rental and what do they need to feel satisfied with their stay? Consider these three factors:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff580bb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ff580bb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d1098b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0d1098b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xxl\">1<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0f0268 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0f0268\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Your property:<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">What type of guest will love your space? And what size of group can you accommodate? Is your property giving cozy weekend-for-two vibes? Or will it be a destination for multigenerational families looking to create memories (and a little chaos)?<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bb1c8c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9bb1c8c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2dec89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c2dec89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xxl\">2<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4036d43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4036d43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Your city or town:<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">If you\u2019re in a big, urban centre, you\u2019re more likely to host working professionals, possibly with their partners or families. Or you might attract couples and small groups wanting to explore the city. Bigger groups tend to choose more remote listings like cottages or country homes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f1e625 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9f1e625\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4db28a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4db28a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xxl\">3<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0769a9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0769a9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Your local environment:\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Think about what attractions bring people to your area. Are you near a theme park that\u2019s popular with families? A national park or ski hill that draws outdoor adventurers? A vibrant culinary or nightlife district where foodies and friends gather? Understanding the local scene is a great way to get to know your guests \u2014 why they&#8217;re visiting, what excites them, and how you can give them the best experience.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c1a3c8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3c1a3c8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4227696 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4227696\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"bohemian\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06e38b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"06e38b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fed998b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fed998b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Focus on communal experiences and quality sleep<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-946cac8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"946cac8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34415 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00083-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00083-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00083-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00083-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00083-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00083-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>Whether your guests are travelling for work or play, relaxation is a precious commodity and it\u2019s one of the most common places where vacation rentals fall short. Hosts are often tempted to max out their occupancy so they can bump up their nightly rate. Unfortunately, that mindset results in spaces that feel overcrowded with beds: a sofa bed in every common area, bunk beds in the bedrooms, and a sleeper chair or two in the den.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">The truth is, no one likes to sleep on a pull-out couch, not for a whole weekend and especially not for a longer stay. Aches, pains, and restless nights will make people remember your property for all the wrong reasons.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Beyond having a comfortable bed for each guest, there\u2019s value in having separate sleeping and communal spaces. Shared living and dining areas are an essential part of the vacation experience and their design can make or break a stay.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d818b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"9d818b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7dd501 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b7dd501\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choose the best layout for your short-term rental<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-967a5b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"967a5b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">When we design spacious short-term rentals like <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.ca\/rooms\/957981998809397163?check_in=2025-08-31&amp;check_out=2025-09-07&amp;guests=8&amp;adults=8&amp;infants=1&amp;s=67&amp;unique_share_id=36ec9b34-8c97-4935-a27b-789336128b35\">Lesley and Matteo\u2019s lakefront cottage<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> near Peterborough, Ontario, we prioritize the layout and functionality of living and dining spaces because that\u2019s where families and friends spend the bulk of their time. They want a place where they can relax, connect, and have fun; where they can cook together, play board games on a rainy day, or chat over a glass of wine.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">When planning your layout, consider quality over quantity. Instead of \u201chow many people can I sleep?\u201d think \u201chow many people can <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">comfortably gather<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">?\u201d How can you make the kitchen, living, and dining areas more inclusive so that everyone has an inviting place to sit?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-30835 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-3-300x169.webp\" alt=\"Long living room layout option 3\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-3-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-3-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-3.webp 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-30834 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-2-300x169.webp\" alt=\"Long living room layout option 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-2-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-Furnishr-Long-Living-Room-Floor-Plan-2.webp 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9655f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9655f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Here are some tips based on <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.ca\/rooms\/957981998809397163?check_in=2025-08-31&amp;check_out=2025-09-07&amp;guests=8&amp;adults=8&amp;infants=1&amp;s=67&amp;unique_share_id=36ec9b34-8c97-4935-a27b-789336128b35\">our design for Lesley and Matteo<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Offer ample seating, including multipurpose and modular pieces, and even a few cozy floor cushions or ottomans.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Ensure the dining table is big enough for everyone to gather around, with a mix of chairs and benches for seating.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Aim for varied and adaptable sleeping arrangements that accommodate different types of groups with a mix of king, queen, and twin beds.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Designate private office spaces (preferably two work stations in separate rooms) where guests can work remotely.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Take advantage of outdoor spaces as year-round sitting areas if the climate allows. Invest in large outdoor dining and lounge furniture, pergolas and umbrellas for shade, and sturdy, weather-resistant cushions, so your guests can enjoy the fresh air.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fac9bec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fac9bec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">In our experience, creating a pleasant and relaxing vacation that earns five-star reviews and repeat bookings is your best bet for upping your nightly rate\u2014so avoid the urge to squeeze an extra guest or two into the basement office. Most often, smaller groups are willing to pay top dollar if it means a luxurious and memorable stay. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84b87c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"84b87c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Invest now for low maintenance later<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4be4ae8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4be4ae8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Your short-term rental is a business and, like any business, you want to lower costs and maximize profits. There are lots of ways to save money when launching your property, but there\u2019s one place where it just doesn\u2019t make sense to scrimp, and that\u2019s on your core furniture pieces: your dining table and chairs, sofas, lounge chairs, and coffee tables, to name a few.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da43859 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"da43859\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Use our cost calculator to make sense of your design budget:<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb19866 elementor-align-right elementor-widget-mobile__width-auto elementor-tablet-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"bb19866\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/furnishr.com\/furnishing-cost-calculator?utm_source=str-design-expert-blog\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"Middle_cost_calc_button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Calculate Furnishing Cost<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4483270 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4483270\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">When it comes to communal furniture, your guests can feel the flimsiness of budget brands and the wear-and-tear shows quickly, making your space appear shabby and weathered.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-34200 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/H3-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/H3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/H3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/H3.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>It\u2019s not just a bad look, it\u2019s also a practical challenge. Sofas and dining tables are the most labour-intensive and expensive furniture to replace. Think about the time required to disassemble and remove a large piece, purchase a new one, and get it delivered and installed. Managing that becomes a logistical nightmare when you live hours from your property.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21e547f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21e547f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to choose the right furniture for your short-term rental<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fc1be3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fc1be3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Buying essential furnishings is an opportunity to invest in quality, durable pieces (think solid-wood and metal surfaces) from reputable brands that can withstand the daily stress of a high-traffic environment. Opt for dark, textured, or patterned fabrics like leather and performance textiles over light-colored, delicate materials to help your furniture go the distance, along with washable slipcovers and cushion covers for easy cleaning and upkeep.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Once you\u2019ve taken care of the big-ticket items, it\u2019s easy and fun to look for cost savings on smaller items, such as accent tables, lighting, wall art, and other decor that gives your space personality. These pieces won\u2019t get the same overuse as bigger furniture. There are lots of options out there for lower-quality, fast-fashion pieces that look great and won\u2019t break the bank, so let your imagination and bargain-hunting skills run wild.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b73b0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2b73b0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00018-min-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-34412\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00018-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00018-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00018-min-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00018-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00018-min-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9d8550 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d9d8550\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Design for space and place<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01cf5c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01cf5c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Once you\u2019ve mapped out your guest experience, it\u2019s time to hook them with beautiful, eye-catching design. While a trained designer can make this process a whole lot easier, anyone can create a beautiful space by paying attention to two key design elements: scale and styling.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbe3d37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fbe3d37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Proper scale makes your space inviting and functional<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32435fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32435fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Have you ever stepped into a room and something about the design feels off? The colors, furniture style, and decor are all beautifully coordinated, but there\u2019s a disconnect. We tend to get this feeling when the proportions of a space are wonky\u2014when the furniture is either too big or too small for the size of the room. This can disrupt our sense of balance and harmony, making a room feel either crowded or cavernous.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">When choosing furniture and rugs, consider things like the size of the room, height of the ceilings, and location of windows, doors, and architectural features. Start with the essentials and gradually add furniture until the room feels complete. This avoids overcrowding the space or disrupting traffic flow\u2014two things you want to steer clear of when hosting larger groups.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-34221 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-06-06-at-9.57.21-AM-300x241.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-06-06-at-9.57.21-AM-300x241.png 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-06-06-at-9.57.21-AM-768x617.png 768w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-06-06-at-9.57.21-AM.png 1040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>When we designed <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.ca\/rooms\/53260996?source_impression_id=p3_1749060545_P3Qpv1TNr2we9rEk\">Sofia\u2019s trendy downtown Miami studio<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, attention to scale and proportion were top of mind. A small space can easily feel cramped, so we opted for modern furniture, clean lines, and carefully curated decor to make the space beautiful and functional. We used the floor-to-ceiling window to frame a dedicated work station in the bedroom and area rugs to create defined spaces in the open-concept studio.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d046f8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d046f8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Great styling catches their eye mid-scroll<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e010b84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e010b84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">One of our favourite design strategies is to let the style of a space choose itself. Each property has its own character and personality, with unique architecture and distinct geographical features. Look at the defining elements of your space and location to inspire your styling and decor choices.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-32771 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00114-300x200.webp\" alt=\"The most welcoming guest bedroom for Airbnb: A taupe upholstered bed with blush pink beddings\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00114-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00114-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00114-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00114-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00114-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">When we designed a <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.ca\/rooms\/1308908782502584248?viralityEntryPoint=1&amp;unique_share_id=DB183DA9-C3EC-45E4-909C-159CEA41481A&amp;slcid=6cd823165cb94511b2fa7286b1dd3504&amp;s=76&amp;feature=share&amp;adults=1&amp;channel=native&amp;slug=wHwtbFXb&amp;locale=en&amp;_set_bev_on_new_domain=1732726484_EAY2RkMjExNTk5YT&amp;source_impression_id=p3_1735670255_P3Nm4YdfwWURgD-d&amp;check_in=2025-05-30&amp;guests=1&amp;check_out=2025-06-02\">cozy log cabin for Josh<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">, we were guided by the unique character of his rustic, mountain retreat. From a base of neutral designs, textures, and tone-on-tone, we channeled a relaxed, comfortable vibe, adding finishes that complement the property\u2019s backwoods setting. While Josh prefers a modern style, it made sense for our product selections and finishes to align with the cabin\u2019s rustic vibe and satisfy his nature-seeking guest<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77fed05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77fed05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Here are some tips for styling your space for beautiful photography, more clicks, and more bookings:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2365061 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2365061\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-34413 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00041-min-205x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00041-min-205x300.jpg 205w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00041-min-821x1200.jpg 821w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00041-min-768x1122.jpg 768w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00041-min-1051x1536.jpg 1051w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00041-min-1402x2048.jpg 1402w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/07.31.24-Karen_s-Commercial-Shoot_00041-min-scaled.jpg 1752w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Guests appreciate their host\u2019s personality. Sports fans might hang tasteful wall art celebrating their favorite teams while book lovers could style a shelf with a small collection of beautiful first-edition novels. Meaningful decor lends a personal touch, giving guests a sense of who you are without overwhelming them with personal clutter.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 300;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">Guests are on an adventure. Get on board by infusing your space with local themes and character, like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.ca\/rooms\/53260996?source_impression_id=p3_1749060545_P3Qpv1TNr2we9rEk\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">tropical vibes <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">in our client\u2019s Miami loft. Stylized maps and old photographs make for perfect wall art. 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Fun, cozy corners encourage them to share photos of their stay. Creating an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.ca\/rooms\/1295682820569244986?search_mode=regular_search&amp;adults=1&amp;source_impression_id=p3_1742843635_P32jThsbZoqIbrDe&amp;previous_page_section_name=1000&amp;federated_search_id=cc4e77f6-c09f-439c-b7c4-eaeab6b39756&amp;guests=1&amp;check_in=2025-07-06&amp;modal=PHOTO_TOUR_SCROLLABLE&amp;modalItem=2131979018\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\">eye-catching vignette<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300;\"> can be as simple as combining a mirror, a plant, a piece of art, and a funky bench. 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