@Sitanshu-Arora0 What’s working
- It’s clean. That’s a big deal on Airbnb.
- Rooms are spacious enough.
- Walls and flooring are neutral – good base to build from.
- Basics are covered (AC, fan, TV, bed).
What’s not working (and why the place feels cheap / sterile)
- Lighting is all harsh white and overhead only. This makes the space feel like a clinic.
- No soft furnishings — no rugs, no throws, no cushions → no warmth.
- No decor — walls are bare and the furniture is brown-on-brown → visual dead zone.
- Kitchen area looks exposed and temporary — utensils out in the open = “host didn’t finish the setup.”
- Furniture layout in the living room is tight and not welcoming.
- Drying rack + router visible in main photo → gives “host lives here / not professional.”
Overall vibe right now
Clean but uninviting.
Like a hospital waiting room with beds.
Not cosy, not “holiday,” not “I want to stay here.”
How to Fix It (Low-Cost, High-Impact)
1. Add Soft Lighting
Warm lamps immediately “change the emotional temperature” of the space.
- 1 floor lamp in the living room.
- 2 bedside lamps (warm bulb, not white).
Cost: $20–30 each.
Instant improvement.
2. Add Fabric Texture
This is what turns rooms into spaces people want to be in.
- Throw on each bed (not blanket – throw).
- 2–4 cushions per bed.
- A small rug in the living room or under the coffee table.
Don’t overthink colours.
Keep it simple:
- beige + black
- cream + brown
- one muted accent color (olive / rust / mustard)
3. Art
Not random posters.
One large framed print over each bed.
Examples that work anywhere:
- Abstract neutral art
- Local landscape / temple / cultural heritage
- Minimal line art
Cost: cheap print + cheap frame.
4. Kitchenette
Right now it looks like:
Someone just put stuff there because it had to go somewhere.
Fix:
- Add one small shelf or closed cabinet.
- Put glasses & cups inside.
- Add one plant (fake is fine).
- Remove the dish drying area from photos — store during photos & bookings.
5. Living Room
The brown sofas are heavy visually. You don’t need to replace them (expensive).
Just break the brown:
- Light neutral throw blanket.
- Cushions in beige/cream.
- Put a tray with maybe:
- a candle
- a small plant
- a small book
Here’s how I’d deploy these items to create warmth and style:
- Living room area
- Place the rattan table lamp in a corner beside one sofa to soften light and break up the overhead harshness.
- Add cushions: On the brown sofa, put 2 cushions (one teal, one linen) + a neutral throw draped casually over one arm.
- If you can add a small rug under the coffee table or in front of it, all the better.
- Remove visible items like drying rack, expose router wires minimal: tuck them away or behind furniture.
- Bedrooms
- Bedside table: put the IKEA TÄRNABY lamp (or equivalent warm lamp) so guests have choice of bedside lighting.
- On the bed: add 2 cushions: one linen, one with pattern (Sahra pillowcase) and fold a throw at the foot of the bed.
- On the wall above the bed: hang one substantial piece of art or framed print (not in the list above but easy/local) to give visual interest.
- Kitchenette
- Hide utensils/crockery behind a cabinet or organizer (even a slim cupboard) so surfaces look clean.
- Place a small plant (real or artificial) on the counter to bring life in.
- Consider a soft warm light or small ambient lamp near the kitchenette rather than only harsh overhead lighting.
- Use a shelf with door or cover the drying rack when taking listing photos (and ideally when guests are staying) so it doesn’t look like “storage area”.
Good Luck
