Owning and managing an AirBnB is a difficult job—but an extremely rewarding one, too. Your goal is to provide an amazing place to stay, one that encourages higher stay rates and glowing reviews from your customers. And one of the primary ways to do that? It’s through using the best AirBnB decorating ideas to update both the exterior and the interior so that you can not only give guests a great first impression—but also a premium experience throughout the duration of their stay.
So how do you pull that off without breaking the bank? With the right materials, it’s easy. We'll show you a few of our favorite affordable AirBnB decor ideas that you can create using quality products from Barron Designs.
Update the Look of Your Siding
Colorado Dry Stack Faux Stone Wall in Sierra Brown
One of our favorite design trends is a mixed siding look that uses siding panels from Barron Designs. You might be thinking that re-siding a building is on the expensive side of things in terms of upgrades, but if you’re going for the mixed siding look, you don’t have to re-side the entire building. Instead, try faux brick or stone siding panels to create a new surround for the porch, or to create exterior wainscoting for a beautiful two-tone look.
Emphasize Architectural Details with Evolve Stone
Evolve Stone Siding in Kodiak Mine
One of our more unique products is our Evolve Stone Siding, which is a stone veneer product that allows you to get the look and feel of real stone without the expense or effort. You can use it to create exterior wainscoting, to decorate around exterior entryways, or to accentuate other kinds of exterior architectural features. For Airbnbs, adding this kind of color and texture is one of the best ways to transform an exterior from bland and conventional to intriguing and original.
Column Wraps Create More Inviting Outdoor Spaces
Wire Brushed Wood Column Wraps in White Wash
If your Airbnb features a porch or outdoor living space with columns, column wraps are an easy and affordable DIY project that will add instant appeal to those outdoor spaces. We offer both natural wood and stone textures so that you can get the exact look you want. Both will help you enhance rustic, nature-inspired, or Craftsman-style looks to create more inviting outdoor spaces.
Interior Enhancements: Create Charming Ceilings
One of the biggest reasons travelers choose Airbnbs over hotels is the charm and character they can’t find in a standard, cookie-cutter room. That’s why paying attention to your ceilings—often the most overlooked design surface—is a smart move.
If you’re exploring how to decorate your Airbnb’s interior on a budget, adding ceiling beams is one of the most effective ways to create visual interest and architectural depth—without the high cost or heavy labor of real structural wood. Whether you're going for rustic warmth, modern farmhouse vibes, or cozy cabin appeal, ceiling beams instantly elevate a space and make your rental feel more custom, curated, and comfortable.
Add Warmth with Ceiling Beams
Hand Hewn Faux Wood Beams in Dark Walnut
If you’re looking for simple, trendy Airbnb decor ideas that can revolutionize interior spaces with just a weekend’s worth of work, ceiling beams are a top-tier choice. Lightweight, easy to install, and designed for style, box beams high-end visual impact with minimal install effort.
At Barron Designs, you’ll find a wide range of Faux Wood Beams and Real Wood Beams that allow you to go big on style without stretching your budget. Both options offer impressive durability and a high-end look—so strikingly similar, it’s hard to tell them apart once installed. Faux beams are crafted from detailed molds of real wood using high-density polyurethane, making them lightweight, long-lasting, and easy to install. Our real wood beams, handcrafted from top-quality cedar, deliver the authentic texture and warmth of natural wood with a hollow design that makes them more affordable and easier to work with than solid beams.
For example:
- Rough Hewn Faux Wood Beams enhance rustic or urban/industrial-inspired interiors with rugged character.
- Hand Hewn Faux Wood Beams bring in a traditional, hand-crafted look perfect for cozy, cabin-style rentals.
- Smooth Wood Beams are also crafted from top-quality cedar and feature a distinctly smooth finish for a more contemporary, minimalist feel.
Whether you choose real or faux, ceiling beams add instant warmth and personality—creating a space guests will remember long after check-out.
Create Rustic Ambience with Shiplap Ceiling Panels
Reclaimed Shiplap Ceiling Panels in Rustic
If you’re looking for more easy ceiling ideas, try repurposing wall panels as ceiling decor. For example, the recessed ceiling pictured above looks incredible—and that’s thanks to our Reclaimed Shiplap Panels in Rustic.
However, you can take the ceiling upgrade trend in any direction. Browse through our faux wood wall panels to discover how you can use them to create a planked look with ease. Use panels with a rough-hewn look for more rustic or industrial design styles, or try the Chevron Faux Wood Wall Panel to create a more modern and sophisticated atmosphere.
Create Coffered Ceilings
Driftwood Faux Wood Beams in Burnt Mocha
A coffered ceiling is a fantastic way to add elegance to any space. Even better: with lightweight box beams, this is a simple project to pull off.
Choose a beam style from smooth to rustic that complements your Airbnb’s interior style, and make sure the shade is one that contrasts with the ceiling so that it stands out and draws the eye upward. With careful planning, you can design the coffered ceiling so that it fits symmetrically with ceiling lighting—or so that it serves as a beautiful backdrop for a central chandelier—which will help you ensure that the ceiling looks cohesive and intentional.
Add Richness and Comfort with Solid Wood Ceiling Paneling
Thermal Poplar Solid Wood Paneling
Solid wood is a unique material in that it can add a deep, warm, comforting feeling to just about any space. Our Solid Wood Paneling offers you an easy and affordable way to add this kind of ambiance to your Airbnb. One way to use this paneling is to cover ceilings, which is a fantastic way to ground a space while creating those sought-after cozy vibes that so many Airbnb guests are seeking.
Our Thermal Pine Solid Wood Paneling offers beautiful wood grain textures that amplify visual interest. And Thermal Poplar Solid Wood Paneling delivers the rich, luxurious look of mahogany without the expense.
Add an Accent Wall
Tired of boring walls in neutral tones? Guests who happen to be frequent travelers might be. That’s what makes accent walls one of our favorite affordable Airbnb interior decor ideas. To transform the look of your Airbnb’s living space, choose from among our beautiful, easy-to-install faux panels. Embrace an industrial style with decorative brick panels, natural appeal with decorative stone panels, or use solid wood planks for something rustic, sleek, or modern. This is another job that you can accomplish in a weekend—and in terms of style, you’ll only be limited by your imagination.
Introduce an Industrial Look
Old Chicago Faux Brick Panels in Baked Clay
Industrial looks are trendy right now—and when you can create a trendy space for your guests, it adds extra motivation to book a stay so that, alongside their vacation fun, they can experience what it’s like to live in a space featuring the trend. For this particular style, it’s easy to introduce the industrial look through a simple accent wall idea. Try adding our faux brick panels to create a timeless look that also offers warmth and texture to your Airbnb’s living spaces.
Embrace Exotic Looks
Anson Fieldstone Faux Stone Wall Panels in Mist
Accent walls give you a great way to offer Airbnb clients an exotic, stylish visual treat that they may not get to experience at home. While yesteryear’s accent walls focused on creating color blocks, today’s biggest accent wall trends seek to blend colors, textures, and geometry into a visually interesting backdrop.
That’s what’s happening in the living room pictured above. Anson Fieldstone Faux Stone Wall Panels in Mist add color, texture, and unique geometry to this space while providing a beautiful visual contrast against soft upholstery.
Treat Guests to Unique Features
One of the biggest reasons why people choose AirBnBs over hotels or resorts is that an AirBnB comes with the potential to experience unique features that you can’t get from cookie-cutter lodging.
For example, some travelers don’t just want a place to stay—they’re also looking for group spaces that allow them to come together for private entertaining and dining. Others are taking creative careers on the road, so they’re looking for studio spaces where they can record their experiences. Below, we’ll show you a couple of unique features plus some Airbnb decorating tips that you can use to attract this type of clientele.
Build a Bar that Stands Out
Lehigh Cobblestone Faux Stone Wall Panel in Harvest
If your Airbnb features a bar, be sure to give it your full attention during the redecorating process. For one thing, a charming bar can serve as a focal point. They’re also a popular place for guests to gather for conversation or just to relax and enjoy a drink. That’s why you want the bar to look its best.
Our faux panels can help you here, too. Consider casing the outside of the bar with faux wood or faux stone panels to create an easy, appealing look that accentuates your Airbnb’s style. You can find inexpensive barstools from retailers like Wayfair and custom pub signs from purveyors like Home Wet Bar to finish furnishing your Airbnb on a budget.
Add the Perfect Podcast Studio
Acoustic Wall Panels in Teak
With more and more creators taking their careers on the road, a podcast studio—or a space that can be used for podcasting or recording—is a great addition to your Airbnb. This is a simple project to pull off, too. All you need to do is make sure that your rental has a beautiful space with comfortable seating, plus room for podcasters and content creators to set up their mobile recording equipment.
Lastly, add our Acoustic Wall Panels to the space. However, rather than adding them like you would an accent wall, make sure that you think carefully about acoustic wall panel design ideas. While it’s true that acoustic panels make for gorgeous accent walls, you should also consider how their placement will affect the room’s acoustic performance. Make sure to place them to help content creators record without capturing distracting echoes or reverberations.
Bring Affordable Airbnb Decorating Ideas To Life With Barron Designs
When you have the right products, it’s easy to see how to decorate an Airbnb on a budget—and that will help you to increase bookings and revenue in an increasingly competitive hospitality market.
From exterior upgrades that boost curb appeal to interior accents that make a lasting impression, our interior and exterior design products help you deliver the kind of elevated guest experience today’s travelers expect. Try the ideas above, or bring your own vision to life using customizable design elements that blend style, function, and affordability.
Looking for more ideas? Visit our interior and exterior design inspo galleries for creative ways to transform your Airbnb into a space guests remember—and recommend.
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