How Much Does an Airbnb Interior Designer Cost?
If you’re getting ready to furnish or redesign a vacation rental, one of the first questions you probably have is how much an Airbnb interior designer actually costs. There isn’t one standard price because the amount of work involved can vary dramatically from one property to another. A single-bedroom refresh is very different from furnishing an entire five-bedroom lake house from scratch.
The cost also depends on how involved you want the designer to be. Some owners only need help establishing the overall direction, while others want every piece of furniture, lighting, paint, décor and finish selected for them.
What affects the cost of Airbnb interior design?
The biggest factors are usually the size of the property, the number of rooms being designed, how much furniture is needed and the overall scope of the project. An existing Airbnb that needs updated furniture and better styling may require significantly less work than a brand-new property that needs to be fully furnished.
The type of service matters too. Full-service interior design often involves purchasing, receiving, installation and in-person project management. Virtual interior design allows the owner to handle purchasing and installation while the designer creates the plan, which can make professional design much more accessible.
Why virtual interior design works well for vacation rentals
Virtual design is especially useful for Airbnb owners because many people don’t live near the properties they own. You may live several hours away from your cabin or even in another state, so working remotely is already part of owning the property.
At Wilder Design, a virtual project can include mood boards, furniture layouts, furniture and lighting selections, paint and finish recommendations, décor and a shoppable product list. Instead of spending hours searching for products and wondering whether they will work together, you have a complete direction to follow.
A design plan can also prevent expensive mistakes
One of the most expensive ways to furnish a property is buying things without seeing the whole picture first. You find a sofa you like, then a rug, then a couple of chairs, and eventually realize the scale, colors or styles aren’t working together.
Having a complete design plan allows you to make those decisions before thousands of dollars have already been spent. It also gives you the ability to adjust the budget. If you're spending too much in one room, selections can be changed before anything is ordered.
Airbnb design is different from designing your own home
A vacation rental has to work for many different people, not just the owner. The furniture needs to hold up, there needs to be enough seating for your advertised occupancy, guests need practical storage and the rooms need to photograph well.
A beautifully designed home that doesn’t function for guests isn’t enough. We want the property to look great while still being comfortable, durable and easy to operate.
At Wilder Stays, we offer interior design for Airbnbs, vacation rentals, cabins, lake houses and hospitality properties throughout Wisconsin and nationwide.
