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. 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 sofa 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 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
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