Decor Tips To Include In Your Airbnb: Get Bookings!
If you have come into possession of a property that you intend to put onto Airbnb, there are a couple of things you have hopefully ticked off before you get started. Firstly, you should have completed your diligence as to what the serviced accommodation demand is like in the area, and also calculated how much income you would be making from it if everything goes well. If you need work doing, having it done properly by experienced architectural consultants is important. Once all the technical stuff is out of the way, how to market your property to stand out from competitors is key if you want to make as much money as possible.
Not only is decorating your property important for getting initial bookings, but the reviews you get from guests that have completed their stays are even more important if you hope to get secure and guaranteed bookings. Home design is not something that comes naturally to all of us, but that does not mean to say that it has to be difficult. These simple design tips can take your Airbnb from undesirable to most wanted:
Make It Feel Like Home
One of the biggest aspects to understand about Airbnb is that people prefer staying at Airbnb for the flexibility they have, and most importantly the home-like feeling they bring is something that hotels simply cannot offer. Making your space feel like a home away from home for your guests is a core value to keep in mind when thinking of what features to include. For example, if you have a sofa without cushions on it, make it cosy with some thick throws and luxury cushion covers. Even the smallest of features such as pillows are things that other hosts do not think to consider, but they can make a huge difference to the comforting feeling they can generate.
Add A Feature Wall
If you are thinking of keeping your walls plain and simple, think again. White of course seems like the reliable, clean shade to go for until you find yourself repeating every few months due to stains. If you want to make things enjoyable for you and your guests, consider mixing up the themes of each room with a feature wall. This can be as simple as painting one of the walls green to create an accent, or perhaps you might invest in some beautiful wallpaper to give you that extra edge.
Choose Quality Decor
If this is your first serviced accommodation property you might not have as much budget for buying all the necessary decor. One design tip we would recommend is valuing quality over quantity. If you are looking to overcrowd your space with a multitude of homeware that is going to clutter the space, consider taking a minimalistic approach. Investing in lower quality, cheaper decor items will cost you more in the long run as things break. Invest in a smaller amount of luxury homeware items such as large wall art pieces and artificial plants that will last you in the long run.
Aromatherapy Trick
Surprisingly, many people neglect the power of a fresh-smelling home. Have you ever stayed in a serviced accommodation that simply looks and smells dirty as a result? This is a precursor for the rest of your stay and from this point, guests look for other things to complain about. Making sure your property is always smelling fresh and clean, no matter who has stayed in it, is one of the basics to have covered before each stay. Place air fresheners and diffusers in each room. People should comment about the abundance of good smells in comparison to bad. If you have furniture that has a bad smell attached to it, consider getting it completely cleaned, if not get rid! Bad hygiene reviews from guests are guaranteed to put guests off from booking with you.
Greenery Is Important
Keeping in the theme of a home away from home, you should also make the space seem fresh and well-kept from the outside and in. Maintaining your home’s exterior is just as important as in. If you are lucky enough to have outdoor space for plants, you should utilise these areas for flower beds and sitting areas. If your space is restricted, we would recommend hanging baskets outside the front door. Injecting a positive impression of the space into your guests, before they even enter the property, is essential. Also, make sure you include greenery inside, and keep them artificial to prevent your guests from being welcomed by dead plants. Artificial plants add fresh air into homely spaces without needing the maintenance of real plants.
