Why houseplants Improve Your Airbnb (and are a must-have)

Not only do plants make your home look great and stand out from the crowd of other listings in your area, but they can also help to improve your Airbnb guests’ experience in many surprising ways. Plants have been proven to boost moods, reduce stress levels, and purify the air in your home. Plus, they will instantly soften the design of your Airbnb and make it feel more inviting and relaxing. I am telling you friends, you want to help reduce the stress level of your Airbnb guests!

1. Your Airbnb guests start their trip in a bad mood

When a guest arrives at your Airbnb they are going to be excited, tired, stressed, angry, nervous, and a whole bunch of other intense emotions happening. When someone walks into your home you want them to breathe a sigh of relief when seeing your well-designed Airbnb listing. Think of taking family vacations somewhere and how frustrated you were with your kids or your parents. Did you arrive relaxed and in the best mood? I sure don’t! Any design touch you can add to your Airbnb listing will significantly help diffuse potential tension.

2. Why plants are good for Airbnb interior design

There are many helpful benefits to having house plants in your Airbnb property. They can help to improve your guest’s mood, increase productivity, and reduce stress levels. Plants also help to purify the air by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. Having a few house plants is a great way to create a healthy and relaxing environment in your home.

3. Plants soften cold and structured designs in your home

Plants will soften the design of your Airbnb and make it feel more inviting. They can also create a focal point in a room and give some color to a space. As long as your plant is alive you literally can’t go wrong with adding one/some to your home.

It will also instantly make your guests feel like you as a host are more on top of your home. If a plant looks well cared for your guests instantly know you care about your home, so you must care about them, right? Have you ever gone into a space that felt cold and unkempt? Were there houseplants in there? However, if you are the type of person that’s going to neglect your houseplants definitely don’t add some to your space so your guests can watch them slowly die. I assure you this will give your guests a sense that your space is also slowly decaying and that’s the last thing you want to convey right???

4. What are some easy plants to consider adding to your Airbnb?

There are a variety of plants that can help improve your home décor. Some of the best plants for this purpose include:

-Ficus trees: Ficus trees are known for their ability to purify the air and improve air quality. They also add a touch of elegance to any room.

-Spider plants: Spider plants are easy to care for and make a great addition to any home. They help purify the air and are known for their ability to improve indoor air quality.

-Peace lilies: Peace lilies are beautiful flowers that can add a touch of serenity to any room. They also help filter out harmful toxins from the air, making them a great choice for improving indoor air quality.

-Bamboo: Bamboo is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways to improve your home décor. It can be used as a decoration, or it can be used to create privacy screens or partitions. Bamboo is also known for its ability to purify the air and improve indoor air quality.

-Pothos plants are known for their ability to purify the air and improve air quality. They also add a touch of elegance to any room. Pothos plants are easy to care for and make a great addition to any home. They can be grown in water or in soil, making them versatile and easy to care for. Pothos plants are also great for hanging or letting them cascade down a railing or on a wall. I have some on a railing and on top of a fridge growing over the side.

-Monstera: These plants are known for their ability to improve indoor air quality by filtering out harmful toxins from the air. They also add a touch of elegance to any room with their large, glossy leaves. Monsteras are easy to care for and make a great addition to any home. They do need something to climb or a trellis to support them as they grow.

-Snake plants: Also require very little care and can thrive in low-light conditions which are key if you don’t have bright ambient light coming into a particular room.

-Cactus: Cactus and succulents like Jade plants can be amazing in your home, particularly because of their low water requirements but do be careful adding cactus to areas where kids are going to be.

5. How to care for indoor plants

-Water them regularly. Indoor plants should be watered about once a week, or when the soil feels dry to the touch.

-Give them light! I know that seems obvious and redundant saying it but most indoor plants need bright, indirect sunlight to thrive. If your space doesn’t have much light consider plants like the Snake Plant or Peace Lillies. When you buy a plant google the growing conditions to make sure your Airbnb works for a given plant.

-Feed them regularly. Indoor plants need to be fed about once a month with a liquid fertilizer that’s diluted.

-Pruning. Some plants need to be trimmed regularly to encourage growth and to keep them from getting too leggy (plants reach for the sun so they can get leggy if not trimmed). If you’re not sure if your plant needs pruning, google it!

-Repotting. Most indoor plants will need to be re-potted every one to two years. When you see roots coming out of the drainage holes it’s time for a new pot. Be sure to choose a pot that’s only an inch or two larger in diameter than the current one, and has good drainage.

6. Why your house plants are dying

Most people fail at keeping plants alive by OVER watering them NOT underwatering. In your Airbnb that might not be the case if you’re only in it every once in a while, but keep it in mind. There are of course many ways

7. Where to buy plants

Start with a local independent plant store because you can talk to an employee there and get recommendations. Seriously people working in independent plant stores will chat your ears off about various options. I like to make fun of these folks but I’m sort of one of them and could write many many thousands more words about the topic. Next try places like Farmer’s Markets, and hardware stores. Just remember to do your research on a plant before you buy it so you know it will work in your space!

8. In conclusion

So there you have it, a few of my favorite indoor plants that are sure to spruce up your home décor, improve your air quality, improve your Airbnb guest’s experience and mood, and all of that will translate into better reviews and more money in your pocket.

So go out and get yourself some greenery! Your home (and lungs) will thank you for it.