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How to furnish an Airbnb: start with comfortable beds and good linen, a fully equipped kitchen and a living room that seats every guest. Add a table to work at, fast Wi-Fi and a washing machine for longer stays. Choose durable, easy-clean pieces, and make sure upholstered furniture carries fire safety labels.
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What should an Airbnb bedroom include?
An Airbnb bedroom needs a good mattress, two pillows per guest, blackout curtains or blinds and somewhere to hang clothes. Bedrooms are where guests judge the stay most.
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What should an Airbnb kitchen include?
An Airbnb kitchen should let guests cook a full meal. Working guests on longer stays cook most nights, so a well-equipped kitchen earns good reviews.
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Choose durable pieces with fire safety labels. Photo from Pexels.
What should the living area and workspace include?
The living area should seat every guest, with a table large enough for meals and work. Contractors and professionals expect somewhere to use a laptop.
- A sofa and chairs seating every guest
- A dining table that doubles as a desk
- Fast Wi-Fi and a smart TV
- Good lighting, including task lighting for work
- A washing machine, and ideally a dryer or airer
What safety rules apply to Airbnb furniture?
Upholstered furniture and furnishings supplied to guests should meet the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988. Check for the permanent label, especially on second-hand items.
Furniture is one part of fire safety. Read our guide to Airbnb fire safety in the UK.
How can you furnish an Airbnb on a budget?
Spend most on beds, mattresses and linen, and save on decor. Choose durable, neutral pieces that are easy to clean and replace.
Buy for durabilityWashable covers, hard-wearing flooring and solid furniture save money over time.
Keep it neutralNeutral colours photograph well and suit most guests, with colour added through cushions and art.
Keep receiptsReplacement of domestic items relief may cover replacing furniture later.
Can someone furnish the home for you?
Yes. Esho Stays can help furnish and style a home to suit our guests, if it is unfurnished when we take it on.
- Esho Stays becomes your tenant under a company lease
- Rent is paid in full every month, even if the property is empty
- We list the home across major booking platforms and our direct network of more than 30 companies
- We handle bookings, guest screening, communication, cleaning and maintenance
- Regular inspections, with cleaning between every stay
- A landlord dashboard showing upcoming bookings and performance
See our guide to Airbnb property management.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to furnish an Airbnb in the UK?
The cost depends on the size of the home, the quality you choose and whether you buy new. A two-bedroom home usually needs beds, a sofa, dining furniture, kitchen equipment, linen and decor. Price each room separately and spend most on beds and mattresses.
Do I need to provide a washing machine?
For stays longer than a few nights, yes. Working guests and families on longer stays expect to wash clothes. A washing machine is one of the most searched amenities for mid-term stays, and it can lead to better reviews.
Should I furnish for leisure guests or working guests?
Furnish for both where you can. Working guests need a table to work at, fast Wi-Fi and a washing machine. Leisure guests value comfort and character. A home that suits both fills more nights through the year.
Does Esho Stays take on unfurnished homes?
Yes. We work with furnished and unfurnished homes, and we can help furnish and style a property to suit our guests. Send us the details, and we will explain what the home would need.
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Have an unfurnished home?
Tell us about it, and we will explain how we furnish and run homes under guaranteed rent.
