Short-stay accommodations have the unique ability to create long-lasting impressions on your guests. Impactful furnishing that balances comfort, durability, and has a broad appeal is by far the most effective way to improve booking rates, five-star guest reviews, and maximised profit.
This guide walks you through the essential steps of furnishing your Airbnb and turning it into a guest-ready property quickly on a budget.
Step 1: Planning & Budgeting for Your Airbnb Furnishing
Smart planning & budgeting is the stepping stone to furnish your Airbnb that delivers measurable results. Several market reports suggest that allocating about 10-15% of your property’s value towards furnishing is an ideal spot, depending on the size of your property.
| Property size | Estimate cost | Must include items |
| Studio/ One-bed | £3,000-5,000 | Quality Bed, mattress, sofa, compact storage, décor essentials |
| Two-bed | £6,000-8,000 | King-size bed/double bedframe & mattress larger sofa, dining set, wardrobes, accessories |
| Three-bed | £9,000-15,000 | Three beds, family-size dining area, living room set, full décor package |
Our furnishing packages starting from £3,395 include a wide range of furniture, delivery, professional installation, and styling that make your property guest-ready fast.
Step 2: Choosing a Design Direction That Sells
The Home Staging Association suggests properties that are styled well have increased online engagement from 2 seconds to 20 seconds, which is almost a 10x increase. Choose designs that create instant visual interest yet have a broad appeal, photograph well, and create that thumb-stopping moment. Use neutral tones with pops of colour to create focal points and select natural materials like wood, rattan, or stone that follow biophilic design principles while remaining timeless.
Our North London success story is one such example, where our Gold Furniture Package created a clean, cohesive look that photographed exceptionally well and helped the host launch quickly and confidently.
Step 3: Practical Considerations for Everyday Guests
Durable Airbnb furniture is a practical choice, as it reduces replacement and repair costs, minimises maintenance instances, and improves guest experiences through high turnover while keeping your property pristine for a long time.
What your Airbnb setup checklist should include:
- Water- and stain-resistant fabrics that are pet-friendly
- Solid wood material with protective finishes
- Furniture with easy maintenance between turnovers
- Materials & furniture that meet all safety regulations
Step 4: How to Get Guest-Ready, Fast
Empty properties eat into profit, so speed is essential in Airbnb furnishing. At InStyle Direct, we turn your property into a guest-ready space within 24-hours— as proven by our North London success story: we transformed the two-bed short-let apartment and made it ready for guests within days, with the Airbnb Host noting our service as “hassle-free, focused on needs, and executed in a timely fashion.”
Step 5: Styling & Final Touches That Wow Guests
Thoughtful finishing touches like layered window dressings, coordinated cushions, and simple décor choices like local artwork and pops of green create a warm, welcoming look that helps your Airbnb stand out in listings.
Speak to our team and explore how InStyle Direct’s Airbnb Furniture Packages make your UK rental guest-ready fast within budget.
