Most STR hosts spend between $10,000 and $20,000 furnishing their Airbnb and make nothing back from it. They buy furniture at full retail, set it up, and watch guests walk out the door asking where to buy the couch — with no way to capture any of that intent.
There is a smarter way. It is called FurnClub, and it changes the entire economics of furnishing a short term rental.
This guide answers the most common questions STR hosts ask about furnishing their property — and explains why FurnClub is the answer to almost all of them.
What is the best way to furnish an Airbnb?
The best way to furnish an Airbnb is to treat every product in your property as both a guest experience investment and a potential revenue stream. Most hosts only think about the first part.
The hosts earning the most from their properties understand something the rest do not: guests who love your space are already in a buying mindset. They have spent three nights sleeping on your sheets, sitting on your couch, and wrapping themselves in your throw blanket. By checkout they do not need to be convinced to buy. They just need a way to do it.
FurnClub is built exactly for this moment. It gives STR hosts wholesale access to the best brands in the space — up to 75% off retail — and a QR code system that lets guests purchase any product in your property on the spot. When they buy, you earn a commission. You do not have to do anything. You do not even have to be awake.
How much does it cost to furnish an Airbnb?
The average STR host spends between $10,000 and $25,000 furnishing a property, depending on size and quality tier. At full retail pricing, that number is painful — especially for hosts furnishing multiple properties or just getting started.
FurnClub members pay wholesale pricing on the same top brands. Up to 75% off retail means a property that would cost $15,000 to furnish at full price can come in significantly lower — or be furnished at a higher quality level for the same budget.
For operators managing multiple properties, the savings compound fast. A portfolio of five properties at wholesale pricing can save tens of thousands of dollars compared to buying retail.
What furniture brands are best for Airbnbs?
The best furniture brands for Airbnbs combine three things: durability that holds up to frequent guest turnover, aesthetics that photograph well and drive strong reviews, and guest appeal strong enough that people ask to buy it after their stay.
FurnClub partners with brands specifically vetted for STR performance across bedding, furniture, and home goods. These are not random Amazon finds — they are brands that real guests notice, compliment, and want to take home.
When you furnish through FurnClub, you are not just buying products. You are curating a property that generates revenue on both ends: lower costs on the way in, commissions on the way out.
Which products do Airbnb guests ask about most?
Based on data from STR host communities, these are the products guests most frequently ask to purchase after a stay:
Bedding and Sheets
The single most asked-about category across every STR host community. Guests notice sheet quality the moment they slide into bed. Quality bedding from brands like Cozy Earth and Beddys drives five-star reviews and consistent post-checkout purchase inquiries. FurnClub hosts earn a commission every time a guest buys the sheets they slept on.
Throw Blankets
Soft, cozy throw blankets draped on couches and at the foot of beds are the highest impulse-purchase trigger in any STR property. Guests pick them up on the first night and want to know the brand by morning.
Pillows
Both sleep pillows and accent pillows generate consistent guest inquiries. Guests notice comfort immediately and often ask for links before they even check out.
Sofas and Couches
The centerpiece of the living room. A well-chosen sofa anchors the property's aesthetic and becomes a high-value purchase opportunity when guests fall in love with it during their stay.
Lamps and Lighting
Mood-setting lighting generates strong guest curiosity. Guests photograph unique lamps, screenshot them, and message hosts asking for the source.
Coffee Makers
Guests who use a great coffee maker every morning for three days often go home and buy one. Specific brands like Fellow and Breville are frequently purchased after a stay.
Rugs
Statement rugs anchor a room visually. Guests notice them in listing photos before booking and ask about them in person once they arrive.
Every one of these products is available through FurnClub at wholesale pricing — and every one becomes a commission opportunity the moment a guest scans your QR code.
How can I make more money from my Airbnb without more bookings?
This is the question most STR operators are not asking yet — but should be.
Most hosts think about revenue in one dimension: nightly rate times occupancy. The operators pulling ahead right now are thinking about a second dimension: how much value does every guest generate beyond the booking?
FurnClub opens that second revenue stream. Here is how it works in practice:
- A guest checks into your property. They notice the throw blanket on the couch the first night.
- They scan the QR code on the stand next to it. They are taken directly to the product page.
- They buy it. Right then, from their phone, before they even leave your property.
- You get a commission notification. You were asleep.
Hosts report earning commissions on bedding, throw blankets, lamps, and furniture consistently — without any additional work or guest interaction. Your property is already doing the selling. FurnClub gives it a way to close.
Should I buy cheap furniture for my Airbnb or invest in quality?
The conventional wisdom is to buy durable and affordable — something that can take a beating and be replaced cheaply when it wears out. That advice made sense when furniture was purely an expense.
When furniture is also a revenue stream, the math changes entirely.
A higher-quality throw blanket costs more upfront. But if guests fall in love with it and purchase it through your QR code, that product earns back its cost — and keeps earning with every new guest who buys one. A great couch generates more five-star reviews, drives more bookings, and can also generate a commission when a guest purchases it through your showroom.
FurnClub's wholesale pricing means you can access quality brands at prices that make the investment work. You are not choosing between cheap and quality. You are choosing quality at a price that makes sense.
What makes FurnClub different from just buying on Wayfair or Amazon?
Wayfair and Amazon give you access to products at retail pricing with no path to earning anything back. You spend the money, the products sit in your property, and when a guest loves something there is no mechanism to capture that value.
FurnClub does three things those platforms cannot:
- Wholesale pricing. Up to 75% off retail on brands specifically vetted for STR performance. You pay what hotels and large property management companies pay — not what individual consumers pay.
- A built-in revenue stream. Every product in your property becomes shoppable through FurnClub's QR code system. Guests scan, buy, and you earn a commission automatically.
- Brand curation for STR performance. Every brand in FurnClub's catalog is selected because guests love it, ask about it, and buy it — not because it has the most reviews on Amazon.
How do I get started with FurnClub?
Getting started takes about ten minutes. You apply as a host member, get wholesale access to FurnClub's brand catalog, and receive your first QR code stands to place in your property.
From there, every product you place becomes a potential revenue event. Guests scan, buy, and you earn — without changing anything about how you operate.
The hosts who joined FurnClub first said the same thing: they wished they had done it sooner.
Your guests are already trying to buy what is in your property. The only question is whether you get paid for it.
Apply to become a FurnClub host member →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FurnClub free to join?
Apply through FurnClub's host membership page to get current details on membership and what is included.
How much can I earn in commissions through FurnClub?
Earnings vary based on property traffic, product placement, and guest engagement. Hosts earn a commission on every guest purchase made through their property's QR codes. High-traffic properties with well-placed products in key rooms see the most consistent commission activity.
Do I have to buy all my furniture through FurnClub?
No. You can furnish with whatever products you choose and add FurnClub's shoppable QR codes to items sourced through the platform. Most hosts start with their highest-traffic items — bedding, throw blankets, and living room furniture — and expand from there.
What brands does FurnClub work with?
FurnClub partners with top brands in bedding, furniture, and home goods selected specifically for STR performance. Partners include brands like Cozy Earth, Beddys, and others vetted for guest appeal and durability in short term rental environments.
Can I use FurnClub if I manage multiple properties?
Yes. FurnClub is built for operators at every scale — from single-property hosts to multi-property operators and property management companies. The wholesale savings and commission structure scale with your portfolio.
What is FurnClub?
FurnClub is a platform that gives short term rental hosts and operators wholesale access to top furniture and home goods brands, plus a shoppable QR code system that lets guests purchase products directly from your property. Hosts save up to 75% on furnishing costs and earn a commission every time a guest buys something they love during their stay.
