List of light fixtures to make your Airbnb cozy

Airbnbs are well-known for providing guests with one-of-a-kind accommodation. Each room and listing is unique, and in some situations, it’s more of a cultural experience as compared to a hotel. As a result, it’s critical to go above and beyond to create lasting memories for your guests.

It might be easy to attract guests during peak season but the ultimate goal for any Airbnb host is to make sure their vacation rentals are always full – no matter what time of year. So you might be asking yourself “How do I attract people on Airbnb?”

The majority of Airbnb hosts have no prior experience or training. There is no manual for running a short-term rental; instead, you must learn by doing. But wouldn’t it be great if you had a first-time Airbnb checklist of everything you need to do to become a fantastic host?

Here is a quick one to get you started:

1. Equip your rental with essential supplies and amenities
2. Add some extra amenities for a nice touch
3. Write a compelling description 
4. Take high-quality photos
5. Cleanliness-listings should appear clean even in the photos! And your reviews should reflect that your space is sparkling clean.

Here we will focus on one means of how to wow your Airbnb guests and that is by using a variety of light fixtures. This will ensure you make your guests cozy and create lasting memories for them.

1. Chandelier

Suspended from the ceiling, chandeliers direct light upward. They are usually installed over a table or in the main entry foyer, but they are not strangers to bedrooms and bathrooms. Chandeliers enhance the decorative style of a room and provide ambient lighting. 

When you opt for a chandelier in your Airbnb, you are getting much more than simply a source of light – you are getting a statement piece that is sure to attract a lot of attention from visitors to your home. 

Here are some tips on how to decorate with a chandelier:

• Complement the color palette and materials of the space
• Make your chandelier the focal point of the room

2. Pendant

Pendant lights are a fun way to add additional light to your home and to enjoy an attractive fixture.

These lights are most commonly used over an island or bar in your kitchen, or they are designed to hang in a group over your table. While they are not usually as ornate as a chandelier is, they are still very attractive and will add beauty and light to your space.

If you have a large area to illuminate, then you will either want to purchase multiple pendant lights to hang in a row or opt for a larger fixture that has multiple bulbs. Either choice will be sure to provide you with the amount of light that you need to be able to easily see what you are working on or eating.

3. Ceiling lights

Ceiling lights are mounted directly to the ceiling, with a glass or plastic shade concealing the light bulb.

Ceiling fixtures have been common in homes for nearly 100 years. The ceiling lights in this hallway complement the chandelier that is suspended from the ceiling.

4. Track lighting

Track lighting is mounted or suspended from the ceiling on a linear unit that contains several light heads, which can be positioned anywhere along the track.

The direction of the heads can also be adjusted. In this room, the track lighting is used to highlight the artwork and wall and provide overall light for the space. Any close-range work such as cooking, sewing, drawing, and writing should have task lighting—enough to see flaws in canvas and clothing.

5. Recessed lighting

This light fixture is installed above the ceiling and has an opening that is flush with the ceiling.

Recessed lighting sends a relatively narrow band of light in one direction, so it can be used to provide ambient, task, or accent lighting. The recessed lighting in this kitchen adds sufficient light without overwhelming the space.

When installing recessed lights in your home, you need to make sure that they are correctly insulated so that there isn’t any condensation that drips into the fixture, which can not only ruin the fixture but also cause a dangerous situation.

Recessed lighting doesn’t brighten up your entire space, but rather will send a narrow band of light to one area of your room. For this reason, it is normal to install multiple recessed lights in the same area of your home.

6. Under-cabinet lighting

Mounted underneath kitchen cabinets, this type of lighting is extremely popular as task lighting in a kitchen.

The under-cabinet lights in this kitchen brighten up the room and enhance the contemporary, clean feel of the space.

It can be very difficult to make sure that you have ample light when you are working in the kitchen, especially if you are worried about whether or not you will accidentally cut yourself with a knife or be able to accurately read the recipe.

To ensure that you can easily see what you are doing, it’s time to stop relying on your ceiling light and install under-cabinet lighting in your space.

This is a great way to illuminate the entire countertop, which will ensure that you can easily see what you are working on, no matter what time of the day or night you decide to cook.

7. Floor lamp

A versatile and portable light source, lamps come in a wide range of sizes and styles. This floor lamp complements the room’s design scheme and provides task lighting for the bordering chairs. 

8. Table lamp

A stylish table lamp can add character to a room while providing task light.

This sophisticated lamp could easily be used for reading. when you are shopping for one, you will want to take your time to choose one that will fit with the décor in the rest of your space.

They are ideal if you are going to be sitting by the sofa table reading or if you want to illuminate a darker corner in your room without having to install additional lighting.

9. Desk lamp

Desk lamps provide task lighting, directing light downward on a workspace.

A desk lamp is a great way to get the focused light that you need so that you can stay on task.

They generally are easy to move so that you can swing the arm around if you need to illuminate a different area of your desk, making it easy to see exactly what you are working on.

When you choose a desk lamp, you will want to make sure that you use a bright bulb so that the light doesn’t have to compete too much with the general lighting in your space.

10. Wall sconces

Wall sconces are very versatile. Surface-mounted to a wall, they can direct light upward or downward. The sconces in this bathroom provide flattering lighting while not subtracting from the impact of the tiled wall.

This versatile lighting fixture is mounted directly to the wall, and sconce lights are common both inside and outside of the home.

They are able to direct light either down or up, and homeowners love to look for shades that will add a lot of drama or style to the room. They are often used around a piece of art to draw attention to it, around the front door on your porch, or by the mirror in your bathroom.

Wall sconces can add a stylistic touch to a room and can also provide ambient or task lighting.

Additionally, many people love installing sconces on either side of the primary bed, as this is a great way to light up the bedroom and provide you with the light that you desire when you want to read in bed before falling asleep.

They come in many sizes and designs, making finding the right one for your home relatively easy.

A sconce is a wall-mounted light fixture. They can be used in nearly any space, but are often found in hallways, living rooms, dining rooms, and bathrooms.

In bathrooms, sconces can provide excellent task lighting when mount over or on either side of a mirror.

11. Cove lighting

There are three common forms of architectural lighting, and cove lighting is a popular form.

Cove lighting is placed in a ledge, shelf, or recess high up on a wall, and the light is bounced toward the ceiling or upper wall. In this bedroom, the cove lighting illuminates the ceiling above the bed, adding a romantic feel.

12. Soffit lighting

Soffit lighting, another type of architectural lighting, radiates downward, washing the wall with light. In this bedroom, soffit lighting adds an interesting dimension behind the bed.

13. Linear LED

Linear LED lighting has become the industry go-to for lighting hard-to-reach spaces. The low-profile strips can be installed directly into ceiling coves, cabinets, or built-in bookshelves for discreet accent or task lighting.

But don’t just think small – they can also be installed in the ceiling or walls for eye-catching lines of light.

Below are a few pointers on the best type of light fixtures for every room in your Airbnb:

• Lighting for kitchens

Most kitchens, especially larger ones, will need several types of lighting for adequate illumination.

For ambient (or overall) lighting, choose a ceiling fixture or recessed can lights that evenly distribute light around the space.

Then install light sources directly above work spots to provide task lighting.

Pendants (which should hang about 35-40 inches above a surface) are a popular lighting option over an island, and undercabinet lights are great for food prep areas.

Top off your kitchen lighting scheme with accent lights for added function. Tape-lights in the toe-kick area (between the cabinet and floor) can provide soft light for late-night trips to the kitchen. Strip lights or downlights can showcase dishes in open shelves or glass-front cabinets.

Task areas of the kitchen, such as the island or other spots where you typically chop vegetables, require more intense illumination. 

• Dining room fixtures

Your rental dining room is where conversation and socializing will happen, which means a dark, shadowy atmosphere is not ideal. It is important to create a light and welcoming feeling in the dining area.

Good overall lighting is essential, so ceiling fixtures, including flush-mount and recessed, can lights, work well in dining rooms.

For dining room lighting that makes more of a statement, a chandelier can be both decorative and functional for providing general light.

When installing a chandelier, remember that it should hang about 33 inches above the table in a dining room with 8-foot ceilings. For every foot above 8 feet, add 3 inches to the above-table measurement. 

• Living room lighting

Living rooms often serve many purposes for your Airbnb, so you’ll want lighting that can easily adapt for casual entertaining, cozy movie nights, relaxing reading a book, and other activities.

Flexible track lighting is a smart choice for living areas because it can provide ambient, task, or accent lighting.

You can move, swivel, rotate, and aim individual lights to change your lighting scheme at any time. Adjustable beams allow you to produce the desired pattern or wash of light without changing bulbs.

If your living room includes a TV, create a movie-theater feel with lights that don’t cause shadows or glare.

Pendants are perfect living room lighting for when the TV is off. When it’s on, dimmable sconces, track lights, and molding with uplights allow for safe movement without distracting from the action. 

• Bathroom lights

The wrong lighting in a bathroom can be unflattering or even unsafe.

Avoid lights that point down at the mirror, as these will cast unwanted shadows. Instead, place fixtures, such as pendants or sconces, on each side of mirrors for more balanced lighting.

For a shared bathroom, consider adjustable sconces that can adapt to specific lighting needs. Bright light is best for bathrooms.

• Lighting for hallways

As transition areas between rooms, hallways don’t pose as many specific lighting concerns as other spaces.

Choose a flush-mount ceiling fixture for inconspicuous light, or attach a few sconces along the wall for indirect lighting.

You don’t typically need particularly bright light in hallways, so 5-10 lumens per square foot is generally sufficient.

Putting new fixtures in requires the skills of a professional, which might include running new wiring through walls, installing new fixtures, or adding an additional circuit.

If you do decide to install any lighting fixtures yourself, make sure you know exactly what you are doing as it is easy to unintentionally create fire and electrocution hazards.