Here Are 7 Ways To Instantly Change Your Vacation Rental To A Luxurious Feel

Marc Aerberhard, president of Luxury Hotel & Spa Management, stated at the ITB Berlin 2018 convention that the new luxury travel sector focused on what money can't purchase. According to Aerberhard, "what money can't buy" is the key to understanding luxury travel. Luxury travelers today are concerned with simplicity rather than glitz, experiences rather than material things, and so on. Before checking in, luxury guests demand a simple booking process, clear communication, and a responsive host. These guests also want a lovely stay.

A significant investment can be avoided when working on your hosting skills, but creating a luxurious vacation rental from your home can require a significant economic investment. It doesn't have to! There are several affordable upgrades you can make to your home to help it achieve five-star appeal.

Keep It Minimalist

When designing a vacation rental from scratch, it is simple to get carried away. Minimalism is much more effective than cramming every find into a property when trying to create an upscale appearance. It is not only more visually attractive, but it is also cheaper to purchase a handful of crucial furniture and accessories. You should consider the layout of your home and create a list of minimum furniture for every room. For example, in a dining room, the minimum furnishings include a table and chairs. If you have the room, you may consider adding a bar trolley at one end of the room—as long as it does not obstruct any walkways.

Rather than loading up your rental with tons of stuff, invest in a few quality items to give it a classy, sophisticated, five-star hotel vibe. This will help guests have a better sense of space as they browse through your photos.

Play With Textures

Finding beautiful elements and arranging them correctly is essential when creating a luxurious interior design—combining natural materials with metallic elements like stone and wood yields a genuinely contemporary and luxurious feel. Gold or rose gold accessories are a stylish and classy choice to look for.

You can spruce up your soft furnishings, too, using textures. During winter, consider putting fluffy, white bedsheets on top of crisp, white bed sheets. During summer, you can replace neutral-colored textured throw pillows with them. Full-length drapes may complement hardwood floors in the living room and provide extra drama. A plush rug can offset the dining room's chunky metal and wooden table.

Use Mirrors And Frames To Create Illusions

Big mirrors or framed artworks can make a small space seem spacious and luxurious. In particular, an eye-catching mirror with an elegant frame can instantly upgrade any location—particularly corridors or hallways—where zones are transitioning. Mirrors are often pricy, but you may find good deals in secondhand shops. You can also rework an existing mirror into a feature piece by painting or repairing it if you can't afford one.

Lighting Is The Key To A Great Ambiance

Creating a rich environment is difficult if your property is dark and dingy. Both natural and artificial lighting is essential. Guests want a well-lit space. There should be overhead ceiling lights and ambient side lamps for them to choose from. In addition to creating ambiance, interest, and an illusion of height, lighting layers can assist in creating ambiance, interest, and an illusion of height, according to Wayfair style expert Nadia McCowan Hill.

Choosing appropriate light fixtures is just one part of the battle; the bulbs you select are equally crucial. It's critical to consider how bright you want the space to be, what ambiance you desire, and how energy efficient they are, according to McCowan Hill. Spotlights may also be used to emphasize wall features or architectural aspects. They are also excellent over a dining table, creating a sense of intimacy and warmth.

Make The Entrance Stand Out

The vacation rental business is all about first impressions. Your guests should experience the same exhilaration when opening the door for the first time as they did when booking your property. Your home's entryway, therefore, must be a masterpiece.

When you enter a five-star hotel, you expect to be greeted by an elegant reception lobby with an organized seating area. You may not have an impressive entryway at your vacation rental, but you can recreate it with a few simple steps. First, purchase an entrance table or sideboard. Then, create an awe-inspiring environment with a design lamp, a vase of fresh flowers, and a small ceramic bowl for guests to leave their house keys in. You may also want to leave your welcome book out, so it is one of the first things guests see when they arrive at your home.

A welcome letter is also an excellent place to ensure incoming tourists find and read it carefully.

Turn Plain, Inexpensive Furniture Into Something Special By Upcycling It

With creativity, Ikea's basic furniture can be transformed into showstoppers. Older properties can be renovated on a budget via low-cost stores like Ikea. Various websites provide ideas for transforming a $30 shelving unit into something that looks like it belongs in a design showroom. You can find inspiration for upcycling ideas on Pinterest that will turn your vacation rental into an instagrammable masterpiece.

Keep The Guest Experience As The Top Priority

Your guests want to feel pampered and recognized, in addition to the luxurious experience provided by your property. Is there a nearby spa where you could offer an exclusive discount to your visitors? Can you collaborate with a local business to provide a unique experience for your visitors? Is there a vineyard near you that might allow visitors to come for a premium wine-tasting experience? 

Your vacation home will significantly impact the quality of your guest's experience, but it's not the end all. According to National Geographic, luxury travel trends are moving away from souvenirs. To create the optimal experience for your guests, you must be a welcoming, attentive host who anticipates everything and provides recommendations in advance.

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