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  • Creating the Perfect Airbnb Retreat: Interior Design Tips and Tricks

    Creating the Perfect Airbnb Retreat: Interior Design Tips and Tricks

    Airbnb is a popular choice for backpackers and digital nomads. Living in hotels and motels forces travelers to live out of a suitcase, which can be hectic for family vacays. Airbnb offers a home-like environment where you can cook and do your laundry without worrying about being asked to check out before 10 AM.

    As an Airbnb host, providing a memorable and comfortable experience will earn you many repeat customers. Creating a welcoming and pleasing retreat will attract guests and ensure that you get positive reviews and repeat bookings. Herein, we share valuable interior design tips and tricks to help you make a homely Airbnb.

    used with permission from M&M Design Consultants

    Understand Your Target Audience

    Think about your target audience before you call in an interior designer. Factors like the location of your property and the type of guests it will attract will come into play. For example, adding a kids’ play area to a family-sized retreat will make the place look better.

    Go for neutral colors to create a timeless and calming atmosphere that appeals to various guests. You can add throw pillows, sculptures, and artwork on the wall to bring in more appeal and add color. Designing with visitors in mind will enhance their experience during their stay.

    used with permission from M&M Design Consultants

    Versatile and Functional Spaces

    Versatile and functional furniture allows the guests to customize the space to their needs. Instead of adding regular sofas, why not go for a sofa bed and foldable chairs? This works well for tiny homes with limited space.

    While you’re at it, invest in high-quality Airbnb amenities and furnishings. You don’t have to go overboard with the amenities keep it simple with the necessities. Most people will carry their snacks and toiletries, so you don’t have to overstock.

    used with permission from M&M Design Consultants

    Ample Lighting

    Ambient lighting will elevate your Airbnb, especially if you can get natural light to flow in during the day. Work with an interior designer to create a mix of ambient, task, and accent lighting to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

    You can add in mirrors on the walls to improve natural light flow into the rooms. Placing a mirror opposite a small window will double the light in the house. Besides boosting light flow, mirrors also make the rooms look bigger.

    used with permission from M&M Design Consultants

    Regular Maintenance

    Maintaining your Airbnb on a regular will attract more clients. No one wants to spend time in a house with broken window panes or paint peeling off the walls. Ensure that all of the appliances are in good condition and working.

    Items like shower heads and power sockets can wear out quickly if you have guests over most of the time. Schedule maintenance routines with an expert to check everything is working well. Also, ask clients to report any appliances or parts that need repair.

    Final Thoughts

    Converting an extra room into an Airbnb can be a nice way of earning passive income. The tips shared in this guide will help you create a perfect retreat that will leave your guests impressed. You can go the DIY way with interior design or hire a professional for a touch of elegance and class to the furnishings. Thanks to iGMS for consulting.

  • A 600 sq. ft. California Cabin Retreat

    A 600 sq. ft. California Cabin Retreat

    Stocked with finds from budget go-to’s like west elm and ikea, this rustic retreat was made beautiful on a modest budget. Even the cabin (it’s a rental) was found on craigslist!

    The cabin was built in the 1970’s, but they’ve managed to make the wool paneling look fresh.

    The chairs are by West Elm.  I have been scouring Craigslist for a similar table – I love it!

     

     

    LOVE the chevron poufs – they add a punch of mod to the space.

    I could read on this couch all afternoon.

    Any retreat needs a well stocked bar. I am a coffee girl above a cocktail girl…so I might have a fancy coffee bar instead.

    Read details about the cabin and the pics above on Country Living

  • Oh what a rug can do: Space transforming rugs

    Oh what a rug can do: Space transforming rugs

    I’m not getting tired of seeing the amazing ways designers are incorporating oriental rugs – both antique and modern spins, into homes.  Some trends I get tired of, but this one I can’t get enough of.  Granted, oriental rugs are a classic, so even if they fall out of favor for a little bit, I know they’ll be back.

    This antique oriental rug makes this foyer.  The reds add so much warmth while the white furniture and walls keep the entryway fresh.

    It’s not often one sees an oriental rug in pink, but isn’t it perfect in this bedroom?  A lot of modern reproductions combine traditional patterns in bright colors.

    A small rug still makes an impact but still allows wide plank hardwood floors to take center stage.

    Wow.  What an amazing island.  I love the gold fixtures with the warm wood. 

    Oriental rugs are also great for adding pops of color in white or neutral interiors.

    Do you have any oriental rugs in your home?  We have one from Iran in our master bedroom that is perfect against our lavender walls.

    All image via Kate Marker Interiors

  • Different ways to use a buffet table

    Different ways to use a buffet table

    Think you don’t have a reason to have a buffet table? Think again! There are so many different uses, you may just realize you need one.
    It makes a beautiful entryway!
    Adds storage to a kitchen!
    Honey We're Home: Dining Room Pillows
    Creates a beautiful space for extra seating in a dinning room.
    Makes an awesome bar indoor or outdoor!
    Dresser behind the couch to Define space b/t open concept living rm and dining rm or kitchen.
    Makes a great divider in between rooms and also a great backing to a couch.
    What would you use your buffet table for?
  • Nice Bright Kitchen

    Nothing makes me happier than a gorgeous white kitchen! Not only does it look so clean, it’s such a bright and happy place to be. I hope you enjoy:

    This traditional, cottage-style kitchen is spacious, light, and airy with its all-white color palette. Custom cabinetry, Carrara marble peri...
    via bhg
    White, mixed metals, two-tone cabinetry | Remodel and Decor by Rebekah Zaveloff / KitchenLab
    via houzz
    Welcoming White Kitchen…Beaded board backsplash, butcher block island, chandelier!!
    via bhg
  • How to set up a room for a dinner party

    How to set up a room for a dinner party

    A dinner party is a fantastic way to invite your friends into your home for some delicious food and great conversation. Now that I finally have a real dining room and a patio, I suspect Chris and I will be doing some more entertaining. Setting up for the party is half the fun!  Tablescaping and lighting often take the backseat to food, drink, and music, but can make just as much impact.  Picking out great accessories like table runners, pillows, and lighting is nice way to change up your scenery without breaking the budget!
     
    Tablescaping

    I love tablescapes but don’t yet have the dishware and serveware to really stretch my tablescaping legs (bring on the wedding registry).  Here are some tablescapes that make me swoon from my fabulous friend Monvi Drona

    via Manvi Drona

    LightingIntimate dinners can get by with soft lighting in the form of luminaries, candles, and lanterns

    For a large party you can always go with extravagant lighting! Outdoor lighting is always fun and there a lot of different options. I would love to do something like this for my barn wedding. A dimmer switch would be perfect for this occasion so the lights aren’t too bright to throw of the mood!
     
    Even a gorgeous chandelier can make any simple table stand out and feel elegant. If you need some lighting ideas Visit Downlights Direct to find the perfect pieces for your next party!
    This post in partnership with Downlight Direct.
  • Something new: interiors with some masculine refinement

    Something new: interiors with some masculine refinement

    I can admit my tastes tend to lean on the girlier side, but these more masculine spaces are oozing with sophistication and whatever the male version of glamorous would be…

    What would a sophisticated man space be without a bar and something chrome?

    I LOVE those gloss black floors!

    This inky blue space has a “cabinet of curiosities” feel to it…

    Does your home have any masculine style to it?

    1-3. via Lonny, 4-6. via Adore Home

  • A 600 sq. ft. California Cabin Retreat

    A 600 sq. ft. California Cabin Retreat

    Stocked with finds from budget go-to’s like west elm and ikea, this rustic retreat was made beautiful on a modest budget. Even the cabin (it’s a rental) was found on craigslist! 

    The cabin was built in the 1970’s, but they’ve managed to make the wool paneling look fresh.

    The chairs are by West Elm.  I have been scouring Craigslist for a similar table – I love it!

    LOVE the chevron poufs – they add a punch of mod to the space.

    I could read on this couch all afternoon.

    Any retreat needs a well stocked bar. I am a coffee girl above a cocktail girl…so I might have a fancy coffee bar instead.

    Read details about the cabin and the pics above on Country Living