Aesthetic Room Ideas For Airbnb — [New Trends]

Do you want to make your Airbnb stand out in the hearts of all your guests? The best way to do so is to make your space beautiful and inviting.

Guests do want to have a place to stay. Along with providing that, you can offer them an experience that is stylish, cozy, and memorable, complete with well-thought-out rooms. The amazing thing? You don’t have to spend a lot to make a room feel special. You can make simple changes like choosing the right color scheme, adding soft lighting, and/or mixing in a few unique decor pieces to beautify any space.

That said, here is a complete list of aesthetic room ideas for your Airbnb:

Have a Comfortable Bed
Add Adjustable, Warm Lighting
Design With Local Touches
Decorate Your Space With Plants
Use Mirrors Wisely
Bring In Functional Furniture
Make Your Airbnb Smell Nice

1. Have a Comfortable Bed

The first thing to start with is having a comfortable bed in an Airbnb room. Why? Because the bed is a key part. It is where guests rest after a long trip, a busy day, and a business meeting. It is supposed to be soft, clean, and cozy. The sheets need to be crip and hotel-like.

You can have them in soft cotton or linen, as these work the best. Combine these materials with neutral colors (cream, white, or soft grey) as these appeal to most guests. Add layers then—a plush duvet for warmth, a coverlet for added style, and a decorative throw across the foot of the bed. Pillows are also important. Have them in a mix (some soft, some firm, some decorative) to give your guests a choice to pick from and make your bed feel inviting. In the end, add blackout curtains to make the room dark for sleeping.

2. Add Adjustable, Warm Lighting

Guests don’t want just one bright ceiling light—remember this. They prefer to have lighting options so they can adjust according to their mood. For example, bright when needed, soft when they want to relax. Put a lamp on each bedside table so guests can read or relax at night. The best option is to use warm, soft bulbs (around 2700K) to create a cozy and inviting space.

Along with bedside lamps, add a floor lamp in a corner and/or a desk lamp if you have a working area. This applies only if there is enough space in the room. DO NOT use hard or very bright lighting that makes the room feel cold. To further glow up the lighting part here, give your guests the ability to adjust the lighting. You can use a lamp with different settings or a three-way switch. Fairy lights are another way to add charm and a nice glow to the room.

3. Design With Local Touches

Airbnb is Airbnb, and it needs to feel like that, different than a hotel. If you can touch people on a personal level, it means you have become successful in that. One quick way is to use local touches and inspirations to both look and feel different. This doesn’t have to be expensive or fancy. You can hang local artworks, a framed photo of a nearby landmark, or a map of the town to do the job. Don’t limit yourself to these ideas. The best thing is to think outside the box. For example, use handcrafted decor, pottery, a piece from a local artist, or anything that best represents your local area. These little yet affordable things make a big difference.

4. Decorate Your Space With Plants

Plants. These can bring life to a room and make it feel fresher and welcoming. These can make a space feel alive, regardless of its size.

Some popular live, low-maintenance plants are:

Pothos
Snake Plant
ZZ Plant
Spider Plant
Ponytail Palm
Heartleaf Philodendron
Peperomia
Cast Iron Plant
Peace Lily
Dragon Tree

You can easily look after these plants every time a guest leaves. These are tough, don’t need much light, and can survive longer between waterings. On the other hand, use artificial plants if your space doesn’t get much natural light and/or you don’t have time to look after any plants. These days, you can find very realistic options that require only occasional dusting. The best strategy? Use a mix of live and artificial plants for spaces with low natural light. It doesn’t mean you have to make your Airbnb look like a jungle. For your information, only a few well-placed plants (two, three, or four) do the magic.

Try placing a plant on a windowsill, on a bedside table, in a corner, or hanging it.

5. Use Mirrors Wisely

Optical illusions can be used to improve your space, and mirrors help do so. Mirrors can make a space feel bigger, larger, brighter, and more open. The only condition is that they must be placed very carefully and calculatively.

For example, if there is an Airbnb room with less natural light, a mirror placed across from a window can reflect more light through the space.

The result? A lot brighter room.

Even if there is a larger room, a mirror can still bring in beauty by acting as a nice decorative piece. It can put the space together. Only ensure you select a mirror with a frame that best goes with the room’s style.

For example, a metal body mirror is best suited for a more modern space. And a mirror with a rustic wooden frame is suitable for a country-style room.

You can even place a full-length mirror in the room so guests can see themselves as they get dressed or prepare for the day.

6. Bring In Functional Furniture

Furniture can be fancy, but it must also be useful and comfortable for guests. The rule of thumb here is to pick furniture for your property that does more than one job. For example, you can have an ottoman that doubles as seating, a bed frame with storage space underneath, and a nightstand with a drawer for guests’ belongings. A bedside table with a charging station can be another addition to your room.

Having at least one bedside table is essential. It makes it easy for guests to charge their phone, place a book, put down spectacles, or set down a glass of water. If there is enough room, it is even wide enough to add a small desk or table to work on.

7. Make Your Airbnb Smell Nice

A nice, fresh scent can really make a big difference when a guest first enters your room. The key is to keep it light and neutral. This is because strong or overwhelming scents aren’t the thing for everyone. Many find it too much, especially the ones with allergies or sensitivities. A simple approach is to use a mild diffuser with a fresh, clean scent. Some of the best options include lavender, eucalyptus, or citrus.

You can also place a small, unscented or lightly scented candle in the room for a cozy ambiance. Sometimes, an open window works wonders. When you do so for a few hours, it creates a well-ventilated and clean room—a perfect environment for guests with allergies.

Conclusion

It is neither expensive nor complicated to create a welcoming Airbnb room. All you need to do is focus on comfort, cleanliness, and a few special touches to make your guest feel at home. Simple things like soft bedding, warm lighting, a bit of greenery, and personal gestures can leave a lasting impression.

When guests walk into a space that feels cozy, cared for, and thoughtfully arranged, they’ll be more comfortable, happy, and likely to return. Small efforts can make a big difference and make every stay memorable.