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Short-Term Rental Interior Design
Design to the Guest Who Actually Books Here
Short-term rental interior design has one job: to make the right guest book and the wrong guest scroll past. How you design and market a home decides who stays in it.
- Higher nightly rates and steadier occupancy
- More respectful guests, because the home signals who it is for
- Fewer repairs, because the materials were chosen for rental use
We have designed and furnished homes for guests since 2012, and we are careful with your money. No trend chasing, no overspending, nothing that photographs poorly.
Open Air Homes is the only Los Angeles based company in AirDNA’s 2026 ranking of the top 100 property managers in the US, ranked #25 nationally with a 4.91 average guest rating. See how the ranking works.
As of September 2026, Open Air Homes manages 70 homes across Los Angeles and more than 100 homes overall.
By The Numbers: 2025 In Review
How We Stack Up Against the Market
Updated every January. We publish the full prior year for our portfolio against the market, month by month, including the weak months. The 2025 figures below will be replaced with 2026 results in January 2027.
Our Los Angeles portfolio booked 70.1% of available nights in 2025, compared to 44% among similar listings within Airbnb. In the most competitive short-term rental market in California, this performance reflects disciplined pricing, review velocity, and consistent operational execution.
Dynamic pricing, pet-friendly positioning, and a focus on longer stays help us extract more value from each calendar while protecting peak-season rates and guest quality.
Our Greater Palm Springs portfolio booked 44.2% of available nights in 2025, compared to 40% across the broader market and significantly above similar listings within Airbnb. In an oversupplied desert market, this performance reflects disciplined pricing, seasonal strategy, and careful calendar control.
Dynamic pricing, pet-friendly positioning, and a focus on longer stays help us extract more value from each calendar while protecting peak-season rates and guest quality.
Our listings averaged 120% more page views than comparable homes during Jan ’25 → Jan ’26, according to data collected through Airbnb.
High-impact photography, A/B-tested headlines, and dynamic pricing tools keep us locked above the fold, reaching travelers before they even start filtering.
Our listings appeared on page one 56.5% of the time in 2025, compared to 26% for similar listings on Airbnb.
This consistent placement reflects pricing discipline, photography quality, and review velocity across our portfolio.
Our listings converted at 0.30% in 2025, compared to 0.16% for similar listings on Airbnb. That gap represents an 88% conversion advantage, up from 60% in 2024.
Higher conversion means more bookings from the same traffic, translating directly into higher occupancy and net revenue.
Our guests stayed an average of 10.9 days in 2025, compared to 5.5 days for similar listings on Airbnb.
This nearly 2x advantage reflects intentional design, pricing strategy, and a belief that longer stays are the future of short-term rentals.
Flexible Design Options for All Budgets
Staging, a Junior Designer, or Full Custom Design, Matched to Your Budget
- Home staging: a quick, affordable refresh of what you already own, plus the pieces that lift photos.
- Junior designer: stylish, budget conscious updates that keep a home competitive.
- Custom luxury design: full interiors for homes that can command higher rates.
We match the level of work to what the home can earn. Spending more than the market will pay back is a mistake we help you avoid.
Design Built for Guest Durability
Durable Furniture and Materials
Rental furniture takes ten times the use of a family home. We choose for that.
- Solid wood and scratch resistant surfaces
- Performance fabrics that clean and stay looking new
- Mattresses, sofas, and dining chairs built for daily turnover
The result is a home that stays beautiful with fewer replacements and fewer repair calls.
Amenities That Guests Love
Coffee, Linens, Seating, and a Real Place to Work
The details guests mention in reviews are not the expensive ones. They are the ones that make a home feel considered.
- A proper coffee and tea station
- Hotel quality linens and towels
- Distinct seating zones for a couple, a family, or a group
- A real desk and fast Wi-Fi for working guests
- Wellness touches where the home supports them: a soaking tub, a sauna, a quiet outdoor corner
We design each home for the guest who actually books that neighborhood, not for a generic rental.
Professional Photography & Staging
Photography Is the Listing
Guests decide in the first three photos. Professional photography is not optional, and we schedule it after every design project.
- Daylight and dusk shots where the home earns them
- Styled details, from the bed to the coffee bar
- Image order and captions written for Airbnb and VRBO search
Good photography raises the rate a home can hold and the quality of guest it attracts.
Continuous Design Support
Seasonal Updates and Maintenance
A rental ages faster than a residence. We keep it current without redoing it.
- Furniture and soft goods replaced as they wear, not after a guest complains
- Seasonal adjustments so summer and winter photos both look right
- Design notes tied into the same operations hub that tracks maintenance
Small, steady upkeep beats a big redesign every few years.
Why Choose Open Air Homes?
Design That Serves the Booking, Not the Trend
We manage more than 100 homes, and we have furnished many of them. That gives us a clear view of what earns its cost and what does not.
- Furnishing and design for rentals since 2012
- Solutions matched to every budget, from staging to full custom
- Ongoing support from the team that also manages the bookings
Design is in service of the booking. If a choice does not help the home rent, we will say so.
Ready to elevate your property’s design?
We Know What Guests Want
- Homes designed and furnished for rental guests since 2012
- Staging, junior design, or full custom, matched to what the home can earn
- Professional photography after every project
- Ongoing support from the team that manages the bookings
Every guest request, maintenance issue, and homeowner question is tracked in our operations hub with an owner, a status, and a deadline. Our team uses AI, including Anthropic’s Claude, to draft and organize. A person on our team reviews and sends every message, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Interior Design for Vacation Rentals: FAQ
Do I need a full redesign, or just a refresh?
Either. We tour the home first and recommend the smallest change that gets the result. Often that is staging what you own plus a few pieces that lift the photos. We are not trying to spend your money.
What’s the cost?
We offer budget-friendly staging up to full luxury design services. We have interior designer suggestions that match your budget.
Do you help with furniture purchases?
Yes! Our Interior design and staging partners source stylish, durable furniture that balances aesthetics and guest-readiness. We aim for high quality woods that last, and performance fabrics that can be cleaned.
Can I get professional photos of my redesigned home?
Absolutely! After every project, we hire one of our favoirite photographers to shoot high-quality images to showcase your space on Airbnb & other platforms.
How do I start?
Contact us for a free consultation and home tour. We will tell you what the home needs, what it does not, and what it can earn once it is ready.