Airbnb Essentials: What to Buy & Where to Shop
These are our tried and true STR furnishing staples we purchase for nearly every home we furnish. Items are broken down by where we buy them from.
This will cover all of the basics. See our Minoan page for more furniture and decor favorites which vary based on the house’s theme.
Amazon
Kitchen
- Basic Dinnerware Set – big plates, small plates, bowls
- “Fun” Dinnerware Set
- Kitchen Utensils Set
- Silverware Drawer Organizer
- Silverware
- Mugs – stoneware or vintage glass – I also like to get mugs from Target or buy local touristy ones
Living Room
- Coffee table books – cabin, funny national parks,
- Coasters
- Throw pillow inserts
- Throw pillow covers
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Game Room
Outdoor
Consumables
Target
- Stoneware mugs
- Mirrors
- Vases
- Throw pillows
- Decor – we try to make our main decor pieces unique, but Target has so many beautiful decor options
Costco
- Towels
- Consumables – toilet paper, paper towels, etc.
Etsy
Great option for unique artwork and decor.
Thrift Stores/Facebook Marketplace
There are a few select things I prefer to purchase secondhand because it can save you a lot of money and you can sometimes find really unique pieces. It can also save you a lot of time on furniture assembly!
- Board games – they get trashed/pieces get lost and they frequently need replaced over time
- Books/Coffee Table Books
- Unique decor – vases, artwork, etc.
- Keurigs – you can often find people selling these who only used them a handful of times
- Outdoor furniture – if you can find it in good condition
- Yard games
- Arcade games
- Unique, good condition furniture – desks, end tables, bar stools, TV stands, consoles, etc.
Marshall’s/Home Goods/TJ Maxx/Ross
These type of stores often have good deals on kitchen and bathroom basics.
- Kitchen towels
- Kitchen utensils
- Glassware sets
- Wine glasses
- Corkscrew/beverage tools
Ikea
We do not have an Ikea close to us, so we don’t purchase from here, but many people like to buy basics from here.
Walmart
- Bed pillows
- Broom/dustpan
- Flyswatter
- Cleaning supplies for guests to use
- Small ironing board