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Airbnb furnishing calculator.

Enter the property details and get a complete, quantity-accurate shopping list — every mattress, sheet set, towel, appliance and safety item, sized to your bedrooms, bathrooms and guest count, with our recommended product for each line.

Beds by type

Count every sleeping surface — a bunk sleeps two.

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What it costs to furnish an Airbnb in 2026

Across the properties VaultSTR underwrites, complete guest-ready furnishing — furniture, beds, kitchen, linens, decor, and the safety basics — typically lands in these ranges:

PropertyTypical all-in budgetBiggest line items
Studio / 1BR$8,000–$15,000Bed and mattress, sofa, kitchen setup
2BR$15,000–$25,000Two bed setups, dining, living room
3BR$22,000–$35,000Beds, bunk room, outdoor living
4BR+$30,000–$55,000Sleeping capacity, game/media spaces, patio

The calculator above personalizes these ranges to your bedroom count, bathroom count, and guest capacity, and produces a room-by-room furnishing checklist you can hand to your investor client. For the buy-this-not-that layer, see the 300 best products for Airbnb, the 18 amenities guests remember, and the design guides for beach houses and mountain cabins.

How much does it cost to furnish an Airbnb?
Most 2–3 bedroom short-term rentals cost $15,000–$35,000 to furnish completely, including furniture, mattresses, kitchen, linens, decor, and safety equipment. Budget roughly $7,000–$9,000 per bedroom as a planning number, then run the calculator above for a property-specific figure.
What should be on an Airbnb furnishing checklist?
Room by room: quality mattresses and duplicate linen sets per bed; a durable sofa and smart TV in the living room; a fully equipped kitchen (cookware, dishes for max guests ×2, coffee setup); dining seating for maximum occupancy; blackout curtains; outdoor seating where relevant; and the safety set — smoke and CO detectors, extinguisher, first aid kit, and a smart lock. The calculator generates the complete list for your property size.
Does furnishing quality actually change revenue?
Yes — measurably. Listings furnished to photograph well command higher ADRs and better review scores, and reviews compound into search rank on the booking platforms. The furnishing budget is an ADR lever, not a cost to minimize; put the savings into photography, not thinner mattresses.