This killer compilation of unique Airbnb living room ideas will get you inspired to create a photo-worthy space that will get your listing ranking & guests booking your place!
If you want to rank in the search for your city, you’re going to want to showcase a stellar design & these Airbnb living room ideas will give you the inspiration to get there.
As a host of over 4 years and as someone who travels via Airbnb often, I can tell you that your Airbnb interior design really does matter. Having at least a few spaces in your short-term rental that are really well designed and photo-worthy makes your listing pop and in return gets you bookings.
In this post you’ll get the best Airbnb living room decor ideas, the most unique Airbnb ideas, and even some great small Airbnb living room ideas for those of you working with small spaces! You’ll also find links to products so you can get a similar look if you’re so inspired, plus you’ll find I’ve given you some budget friendly options to some of the designer looks you’ll see.
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Best Airbnb Living Room Ideas:
Best Airbnb Living Room Decor Ideas
Hang Some Inspiring Word Art
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Hanging up some word art is a fun and unique touch that adds some charm to a space. Its funky, cute, and probably not a style that guests have going on at home- so its a great kind of eye-catching feature to have at your Airbnb.
Add Some Velvet Texture
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SHOP VELVET GREEN SOFA FROM JOYBIRD
WOW, this velvet green sofa is SO dreamy! I love how its contrasts with the light walls and brings an elegant texture to the room. This sofa makes for a photo-worthy living room that would really stand out in a listing photo. Not up for spending the cash on a Joybird sofa? Thats why I dug around and found a more budget friendly alternative!
Create Visual Interest With a Funky Rug
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SHOP LOOK-ALIKE FROM OVERSTOCK
I’m loving the abstract design on this black and white rug. It gives this living room so much dimension and helps create a really fun and cozy look! Again, I’ve got you covered with an economical option for the CB2 original.
Go Dark and Moody
If you don’t have the guts to go this dark and moody in your own home, do it in your Airbnb first! (Careful, you might get hooked on dark colors like me ;)) These black walls paired with the gold accents and green couch flaunts some drama that is sure to attract guests to your listing!
Add Some Abstract Art
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SHOP SIMILAR WALL ART FROM WAYFAIR
This pair of B&W abstract wall hangings add a great focal point to the room. I love the large scale and how they really pop out at you, bringing a modern and funky mood to the room. Creating a focal point with art is a great way to attract guests to your Airbnb listing!
Most Unique Airbnb Ideas for Living Room:
Feature a Hanging Chair
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SHOP SIMILAR HANGING CHAIR FROM WAYFAIR
Such a simple thing that provides such the novelty experience for guests! This hanging chair just looks so appealing-not to mention, its totally insta-worthy! Adding an amenity like this is sure to get eyes on your listing and guests booking your place.
Add Some Charm with a Vinyl Record Player
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SHOP VINYL RECORD PLAYER ON AMAZON
There’s something about a vinyl record player that really just sets the vibe in a room. I don’t know if its the vintage charm, or the tangibility of picking out a record, setting that needle down, and experiencing music in a way we don’t often do in this electronic age- whatever it is, a record player is a great amenity that draws eyes and will appeal to guests!
Hang a Neon Sign
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SHOP CUSTOMIZABLE NEON SIGN ON AMAZON
Talk about insta-worthy! If this type of thing fits the style of your Airbnb, consider a customized neon sign in your space. Its so fun, and just another one of those novelty things that guests will eat right up. Consider your target market, though. If you’re in an area where guests aren’t necessarily traveling for leisure, something like this might deter your audience instead of attract them. You don’t want to give party vibes if thats not what you’re going for.
Provide Toys for Guests with Little Ones
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As a traveler who’s got little ones myself, I was so charmed at a recent Airbnb stay I had where the host had provided some toys and child-friendly amenities. My kids immediately found and were enthralled by the toys they had left. While its not necessary, leaving a small toy area is such a delightful little touch, especially if you have families who often stay at your place.
Best Small Airbnb Living Room Ideas:
Feature a Pair of Arm Chairs Instead of a Couch
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SHOP SIMILAR CHAIRS AT WAYFAIR
If your Airbnb is a small studio apartment or a private room rental, you may not have space for a couch. If thats the case, a cute pair of chairs like these are the perfect addition to your space. They’ll give it that cozy touch, which still being slim and sleek enough to fit in your space. Of course, always toss in an throw blanket for extra coziness!
Set Up a Nook With A Desk
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A desk is something you definitely don’t want to skip on with so many guests traveling while working remotely these days. So again, if you’re tight on space and don’t have a dedicated office area, try creating a little office “nook” in the living room. This adorable white writing desk is just the perfect size and made for an adorable little workspace in this small apartment.
Create a Mini Coffee Station
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/71846556546915571/sent/?invite_code=fedb413784084764a5ffc2328eaf11d3&sender=236931767804627819&sfo=1I love the coffee station idea for so many reasons. But especially if you have a really small kitchen-or no kitchen at all in your Airbnb, this tip is for you. Create a small coffee station in the living room where you can display the coffee maker, some mugs, coffee, tea, cream an sugar packets, etc. all in one cute place. Be sure to add in some fun decor such as a faux plant or knick knacks!
Creating the coffee station takes the clutter off the kitchen counter and makes an inviting, adorable nook for guests to come an enjoy their coffee. I always say, a great stay is about appealing to all the senses and no better way to do that than with coffee- so get this spot right!
Airbnb Living Room Essentials:
Provide a Comfortable Reading Chair
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SHOP SIMILAR CHAIR AT HOME DEPOT
One of my most requested amenities- and I kid you not, word-for-word- is “a comfortable reading chair.” I’ve had several guests request this in a couple of my small Airbnb’s that only had space for a sofa. I ended up getting creative and squeezing in a small accent chair like this one because I just got so many darn requests like this! I just think that some guests don’t necessarily want to sink all the way into a fluffy couch to get comfortable, and some might have trouble with getting up after doing so- lots of love and respect to our senior guests. I see you! 😉
Ambient Lighting is a Must!
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There’s no better way to create a mood than with ambient lighting. You may think you’re covered as far as lighting goes if you’ve got good strong overhead lights, but you may want to re-think that! Consider adding in a floor lamp or table lamp for some other lighting options that will create that dim, soft, and cozy ambience a guest is going to be looking for after a day of travel. There’s nothing worse than a harsh overhead light when getting in late at night or even first thing in the morning.
Keep Your Furnishings Protected By Providing Pretty Coasters
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SHOP SIMILAR COASTERS ON AMAZON
Don’t make the mistake of providing all this gorgeous furniture and then not providing the measures to protect them properly! Make sure you’ve got lots of coasters, making it clear that you want guests to use them in your space. I’d even add a note in your manual about this if its a specific concern for you.
Conclusion
Hope you take this inspiration and run with it to create your own really unique space. Happy hosting!
If these Airbnb living room ideas were helpful to you, be sure to check out these others:
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