A rented holiday property is somewhere between an apartment and a hotel: it should look like a home and withstand use like a business. If you furnish it like a private home, you'll be replacing items after two seasons; if you furnish it like a hotel, you'll receive poorer reviews.
High Turnover, Little Supervision
Guests stay for a few days, treat the furnishings less carefully than they would at home, and no one is watching. Practically, this means: no items whose value depends on a flawless surface. Instead of aniline leather, pigmented leather; instead of light natural textiles, removable, washable covers; instead of delicate legs, stable constructions. A robust rug is better than a delicate one, because it can be cleaned rather than replaced.
Photos Sell Bookings
Unlike a hotel, guests decide almost exclusively based on pictures. For this, each room needs a clear focal point that works in a photo: a headboard, a mirror, a seating group with colour. And the outdoor area is the most important picture of all, which is why more than just plastic furniture is worthwhile there; see outdoor sofas.
Vacancy is the Second Enemy
The house is often vacant between October and May. Without ventilation, humidity increases, upholstery absorbs odours, and metals tarnish. Furniture on legs instead of closed bases, removable covers, and a dehumidifier are the three measures that truly help against this. Textiles should not be stored under tight covers; they need air.
Replacement and Repetition
What breaks in a holiday home usually breaks during the season, and then it needs to be replaced quickly. Therefore, the same rule applies here as in a hotel: rather a few models in higher quantities than many unique pieces, and before selecting, clarify whether a model can be reordered. Two spare chairs in the storage room have saved many a season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which materials are suitable for a rental property?
Robust and cleanable: pigmented leather, removable and washable covers, stable constructions. Items whose value depends on a flawless surface are unsuitable.
What can be done to prevent damage from vacancy in winter?
Ensure air circulation. Furniture on legs, removable covers, and a dehumidifier help. Do not place textiles under tight covers.
Why should one choose a few models in higher quantities?
Because damage occurs during the season and needs to be replaced quickly. Reorderability and a small stock of spares ensure continued operation.
Personal advice
We advise you personally and online. Send us your room dimensions or a photo at info@casa-luxury.de and we will put together a suitable selection for you.
Furnishing a holiday property: turnover, robustness, vacancy: Models from the range
A selection from the areas discussed on this page. Each image leads to the product page.
Further in the guide: Eichholtz in the contract business · Yacht · Hotel furnishings overview · Outdoor furniture