After all of your hard work, it would be a shame to outfit your new property with dreadful Airbnb furnishings. It’s not easy to get a short-term rental property ready for the market, and it’s also not inexpensive!
The goal is to make your listing as appealing to your target market as possible. We understand vacation rental listings and the Airbnb furniture that should be included in them!
We felt it would be useful to go through a house room by room and identify all of the most crucial items to make sure they are great!
The DPGO Airbnb Furniture Guide
Kitchen
As we mentioned in our previous essay regarding rental renovation, vacation rentals do not have to have the same facilities as a regular house. This is due to the fact that vacation rental visitors expect and require different things from a property than a family who lives there full-time.
Coffee makers are really vital. According to Statista, the globe used 166.63 million 60kg bags of coffee in 2020/2021. This represents an increase from the 164 million bags consumed in 2018/2019. Most people love coffee, and a high-quality coffee machine is a quick way to put your guests in a good mood! Invest in something more upscale, such as a Keurig or a Nespresso machine. If your intended guests are business travelers, you can consider purchasing a french press from Target for an added touch of class.
Fridge. I believe we can all agree that kitchens with small refrigerators appear odd — as if the room is lacking in some way. Instead of one extra-large fridge that will be mostly underused, opt for a single-door fridge freezer and possibly even a wine fridge! A fridge is one of the most important pieces of Airbnb furniture, not for its functionality, but for the aesthetic value it adds to your kitchen.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are an essential component of the vacation rental experience. They should be friendly and welcoming, and they should be targeted to your target audience. What are the most crucial components of a bedroom, and what Airbnb furnishings should you prioritize?
Mattresses play a critical role in a short-term rental home. The quality of your mattress is important regardless of who your target guest is. We understand that mattresses are a highly personal purchase, and you can’t always please everyone, but a medium-firm mattress from a reputable manufacturer is a good place to start. Remember to pick up a few mattress protectors as well — these are a lifesaver and will keep your mattress stain-free and looking like new!
Pillows are also really important if you want your guests to sleep soundly. As a general rule, variety is essential when it comes to Airbnb furnishings. We would recommend two types of pillows for each side of each bed. Most hosts we’ve dealt with have extra pillows listed in their listings just in case. To please the majority of your guests, consider having one really fluffy pillow and one thinner, slightly harder pillow.
Making sure your guests are well rested is a terrific approach to ensure a five-star rating!
The Living Room
The living room is most likely where your guests will spend the most of their time in your home (this is situationally dependent, of course). Your living room should be large enough to comfortably accommodate your maximum number of guests. It’s pointless to have a living room that can only fit three people when your listing is for six.
People place a high value on televisions. While hosts may prefer that their visitors get out of the house and see the surrounding town, the truth is that most travelers still prefer to have a television in their leased accommodation. It is entirely up to the hosts whether or not to install a television in their beds. However, we believe that the vast majority of individuals have a television in their beds and may anticipate one from their vacation lodging. On Amazon, you can get a decent-sized TV for as little as $119, such as this Insignia 32-inch TV! At the time of publication, the previously described television was on sale for $119.
Couches are more important than you might realize. As previously stated, you must guarantee that your living room couch setup can accommodate the same number of visitors as advertised in your advertising. Of course, you don’t have to go overboard, and if your listing can sit 18, try to select a lounge set that can seat as many as feasible.
General Tips for Buying Airbnb Furniture
Hardwood furniture is far superior to inexpensive brands like Target or IKEA. It may be tempting to choose low-cost brands, but we can promise you that you’ll need to replace them within two years, especially if you’re renting the products for a short period of time.
When placed in a vacation rental house, tables, chairs, closets, drawers, and dressers get a lot of use, and hard-wood pieces are more durable. You don’t have to buy these items brand new; you can find beautiful used hard-wood furniture at garage sales and thrift stores. They may require some minor repair, like light sanding, but it should not take long and the financial benefits are well worth it!
How Can DPGO Assist?
Once you’ve renovated, furnished, and launched your short-term listing on the platform of your choice, DPGO can help you earn the highest prices for your listing in any market environment. Our revenue management and dynamic pricing engine ensures that your pricing is competitive 24/7, 356. With advanced data collection and processing capabilities, our AI-driven software is able to analyze billions of data points including booking surges, currency exchange rates, flight data, world news, and weather considerations.