Design Tips for Decorating
on the Cheap
Five smart ideas to make your place instantly look better.
One of the great benefits of staying in an Airbnb over a hotel is the unique and personal interior design with which you can surround yourself. And even when we don't have a trip on the horizon, we tend to trawl through the listings for interior design inspiration. Herewith, three easy-to-implement ideas you can bring to your place.
The Minimalist Bookcase
Black metal brackets, $36 (for 20 brackets) by The Hillman Group and wooden brackets, from $4 by Ikea
Ideal for small apartments or homes without a lot of wall space for furniture, use the wall behind your sofa for some mounted bookshelves. Like this renovated historic property in Spain, it gives the room a modern, minimalist vibe but allows plenty of space for books and mementos. All you need is some sturdy brackets and then you can simply use painted boards from the hardware store for shelves.
Black metal brackets, $36 (for 20 brackets) by The Hillman Group and wooden brackets, from $4 by Ikea
Ground Your Patterns
Ground Your Patterns
This handsome Spanish home in the California desert doesn't have much art on the wall or other busy prints in the living room, but the bold patterned rug adds some needed impact. If you tend to go for more neutral shades in your house (as most men do), opt for a more graphic rug to define an area and add some visual interest to a room. Balance it out with a unique light fixture above.
Vintage distressed rug, $229.99 / $160.99 by The Industrial Shop and Orbit 8 light fixture, $899 by Schoolhouse Electric Co.
Vintage distressed rug, $229.99 / $160.99 by The Industrial Shop and Orbit 8 light fixture, $899 by Schoolhouse Electric Co.
Simple, But Stylish Bedding
White linen duvet set, $346 / 219.98 by Matteo; blanket stripe pillow, $34.95 by The Hill-Side for CB2; Aspen pillow, $49.95 by CB2 and wool throw, $140 by Faribault Woolen Mill
Perched on a private bluff overlooking the Pacific, this retrofitted Airstream makes for an ideal weekend getaway. And the serene looking bedroom setup can be brought to your home with a few well-chosen essentials. Look for soft, relaxed bedding in crisp white and then finish it off with a throw blanket laid along the foot of the bed and an accent pillow or two in a bold color.
White linen duvet set, $346 / 219.98 by Matteo; blanket stripe pillow, $34.95 by The Hill-Side for CB2; Aspen pillow, $49.95 by CB2 and wool throw, $140 by Faribault Woolen Mill
2,000,000
The number of Airbnb listings as of January 2016.
2,000,000
The number of Airbnb listings as of January 2016.