The Best Night Stands For Short Term Rentals
Once you have your Airbnb set up with the basics, it is time to wow your guests by spoiling them with amenities like fancy night stands. A wise man (or in this case, a couple) once said, the devil is in the details. We are always obsessing about the tiniest of details to make our Airbnb experience special for the guests.
We pay close attention to the kind of services we are providing. Whether it is the right cleaning supplies or the right bedsheets or the right piece of furniture we are always on our A-game. This also includes something as seemingly commonplace as a nightstand. Most hosts won’t give it a second thought. We, on the other hand, want everything to be just right for our guests. This is what we’ve learned about picking the right bedside stand for your Airbnb.
What to look for in a nightstand?
A nightstand is said to bring balance to the look of the bedroom. So its selection really depends on the shape, size, and location of your actual bed. Measure out the dimensions of your bed including the height and space around the bed.
The height of the nightstand has to match the height of the bed along with the mattress. This way, the person sleeping on top can reach whatever is placed on the nightstand with ease.
The nightstand needs to have enough surface area for it to be convenient. It should be just enough or else, from our experience, guests will turn it into a dumping ground for things that they are too lazy to put away. It shouldn’t be too accommodating but should be just wide enough for essentials like a phone, wallet and a glass of water spaced out comfortably.
The nightstand has to match the look of the bed and the rest of the room. The style will depend on the look of the rest of the room. Don’t mix contrasting styles but do mix contrasting colors. If you are in a contemporary or minimal room, the nightstand should match that aesthetic. If you are in a traditional room, the nightstand should most like be a little ornate. In the case of colors, usually, it is a good idea to go for a darker color because, as we recommended in our other articles, bedsheets should usually be a light color. A darker nightstand will help create contrast.
The nightstand has to have enough storage options. Guests can store their small clothes or portables in the nightstand. Decide whether you are going to have an open storage layout or one with drawers. Open layouts will be used to show off books and magazines or other trinkets. The guests won’t be carrying these along so it’s your choice whether to decorate the room with them. Guests would usually prefer a nightstand with drawers in which they can store their valuables.
There is a lot of choice in the materials of the nightstand. Brass or iron fits a more traditional style bedroom. Nightstands made of polished metal or glass accents have a more contemporary look. If you plan to store heavy items, make sure the nightstand has ways to adjust the height of the individual legs because you need them to be adjustable and solid.
You have the option of getting a smart nightstand that plugs into the wall and provides input plugs for charging the guest’s cellphone. Some even have nightlights that automatically light up built into them so that the floor is pleasantly illuminated when you wake up.
Recommendations from Amazon:
Zinus Dane Modern Studio Collection: This modern and contemporary looking nightstand is very stylish and functional. It has an additional lower shelf for light storage like books or trinkets. It can hold up to 100 pounds. It is easy to assemble and can fit in strong spaces. The frame is made out of steel tubing. It has a rich black wood grain finish that is easy to clean and maintain. It is also relatively very inexpensive
Winsome Wood Claire Accent Table: This one is a classic clean-lined end table that offers a casual style. Itis made of composite wood with wooden nailhead accents. The carved rails complement the roomy storage drawer and open shelf. This one is also easy to assemble and is available in 4 colors.
Furinno Simplistic End Table: This end table is made of carb compliant composite wood and PVC tubes. It sits sturdy on a flat surface and assembles in 5 minutes. It is sold in a set, so you get one for both sides of the bed at the price of a single nightstand. There are rounded edges to prevent potential injuries.
VASAGLE Industrial Nightstand: This one has a unique look reminiscent of an old house. It is an elegant vintage traditionalism meeting modern furniture trends in a nice affordable package. It is durable and dependent made out of P2 compliant chipboard and fitted with strong powder-coated iron legs which are adjustable. You would want to show this off with its rustic look. It would look amazing with a dark wooden floor.
Nightstand end table with drawers storage Frylr bedside table: To really spoil all your guests and give them that futuristic feeling to go along with the other smart devices in your house, you can get this one which comes with a built-in power cable that powers inbuilt phone chargers and night light. The night light is connected to an infrared sensor so it knows when you wake up and turns on automatically. It is easy to assemble but comes with an expert assembly option nonetheless. With the inbuilt power chargers, your guests don’t have to fumble around at night for their phones.
Precautions to take:
Nightstands are an easy place to forget your valuables. If you get a missing item report, then the nightstand is a likely culprit. Make sure that is one of the first places you check.
If you are getting a nightstand, get some sort of night light. A nightstand can be a toe crushing hazard in a dark room. A small night light will prevent the guests from banging their legs on and hurting themselves on your furniture.
Love,
Scooch and Steve
