Interior design tips for Airbnb hosts (Ep573)
Summary
This podcast episode provides interior design tips for Airbnb hosts. The host discusses how to improve the guest experience through thoughtful design choices, such as lighting and color schemes. Hosts should consider the impact of lighting wattage and color palettes to create a welcoming ambiance for guests.
Key Insights
- •Color palettes and schemes should be carefully considered to create a cohesive design. Warmer colors are preferred.
- •The wattage of light bulbs can affect the ambiance. 25-watt bulbs are for low ambient light, 40-watt for living rooms, 40-60 watt for dining rooms, and 60+ watt for kitchens. Warm lighting is preferred.
Action Items
- ✓Consider using color palettes to create a cohesive and welcoming design for your space.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
- ✓Experiment with different lighting schemes, including wattage and color temperature (warm vs. cool).Effort: lowImpact: medium
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