The Best Short Term Rental Furniture On Amazon

An empty space can feel cold and uninviting. Once you have taken care of the bare essentials it is time to add a little flair to your short term rental by populating it with some practical and useful furniture. Furniture can really help set the tone for your property. You should select furniture to make your property feel like an extension of your personality. When the room has warmth and character, it feels much more homely and comfortable. Rather than seeing your Airbnb as a stop to crash at night, if you put in a little effort then your guests will see it as a home away from home. This will come with glowing reviews when they leave happy.

How to select furniture?

Firstly define the purpose that every piece should serve. Is it something that is a must-have or an addition? Is it a sitting and socializing area or a storage component? 

Make sure to get something which can be dismantled and can take up a smaller space when not needed. It may take some time to assemble in the beginning but we think that the space-saving while in storage and cost-saving while moving furniture will make up for it.

The colors should match whatever you have already. Select a color scheme to help guide your decisions.

Think about the materials that your furniture is made of. Mixing plastic, wood, fabrics and metal could lead to a mishmash of styles that would look pretty bad. Settle down on a cohesive look for your room.

Have a balance between usable and aesthetically pleasing. You don’t want to get some expensive souvenir like a sculpture that has no practical use than to look pretty. Keep that fancy stuff for when you have covered all the basics.

Suggestions:

Sofa, sleeper sofa, futon: A great addition to give your guests some space to hang out and socialize in. If you are offering a TV then a sofa is a great option to allow your guests to relax and watch it on. If you are getting a sofa or futon, consider its placement in the room and possible use as an alternative bed when there are more people in the Airbnb. Match the fabric and patterns to the room’s color and wallpaper. A sleeper sofa requires more space but would be wonderful in a room with a view.

Bed and bunk beds: The bed is an essential part of the whole bed and breakfast experience. You don’t want to give your guests just a mattress and box spring. You can buy a simple uncluttered look or an ornate hand-crafted bed frame – it depends on the style of your room and your budget. If you are preparing a room for children then you can consider getting a bunk bed.

Chairs: If you have a desk or a dinner table in the property then you have to pick out the right kind of chair to go with those tables. Work chairs need to be adjustable and comfortable. Dining chairs need to be aesthetically pleasing because there will be a lot of them around the table. A beanbag is also a low-cost easy option to provide next to the window or in an empty area.

Entertainment system: A place to keep the TV you are offering along with any game consoles for the kids and teenagers. We would recommend finding something minimal which can be moved around easily and doesn’t break the bank. Investing too much into an entertainment system doesn’t make a lot of sense for an Airbnb. Something simple and practical will do.

Cabinets and Dressers: You need some basic storage space in the bedroom. Get a dresser which has locks to keep valuables so that the guests have peace of mind. They also need a place to hang their clothes and store their bags. Think about what your guests mostly travel with. Give them a protected space to secure their luggage. It gives your Airbnb an impression of being secure.

Desks: For traveling professionals and people who need to get some work done once in a while, it is a good idea to have some kind of desk to rest a laptop on. It should be placed near a power outlet and preferably a window for a view.

Coffee Tables: A coffee table next to the couch is a great nice to have. You can add books to it to give the space a personal touch. Get something durable. Since it is a nice-to-have item no need to go all out on this. Something with a glass see-through top should be more than enough.  

Lamps: Mix smart devices like smart plugs and lamps placed strategically around the room to give the impression of high tech space in your Airbnb. You can set it up so that the guest can control the lamps with their smartphones. A great way to set the mood for Airbnbs aimed at honeymooning couples.

Precautions To Take:

It is very easy to go over budget while buying furniture. Split the list into essentials and nice-to-haves. That way you know when to stop. This also helps in not filling up space to the point that it gets crowded. There is an ideal amount of space that should be taken up by the furniture. If you cram too much stuff into one room, it will feel very busy. There is a tipping point where adding more will harm the aesthetics of the room. Plan for the space you have carefully.

Make sure the furniture matches the weather. If you are in a very hot climate then metal furniture will retain heat and get very hot to the touch. Keep an eye out for picking the right kind of furniture for your Airbnb’s surroundings.

Have cleaning and quick fix tools handy for the kind of furniture you decide to get. If something gets broken or just squeaks when it shouldn’t you should have a make-shift solution ready to have the guest not complain.

Love,
Scooch and Steve