Furnishing checklist for your rental
Setting up a holiday home or an Airbnb? Enter your guests, beds, bedrooms and bathrooms and get the full list of what to buy, room by room, with quantities: linen, towels, kitchen, safety and the extras for gardens, babies, pets or remote workers. Tick things off as you shop: the list stays in your browser.
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Guests (maximum)
Beds
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Count a double bed as one bed and a sofa bed as one more.
Bedrooms · 0/14
Bathrooms · 0/9
Kitchen and dining · 0/26
Living room · 0/7
Cleaning and laundry · 0/7
Safety · 0/7
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Furnishing checklist
Guests: 4 · Bedrooms: 2 · Bathrooms: 1 · Beds: 2
Your shopping list
What's left to buy, to paste into a note or send to whoever does the shopping.
Furnishing checklist BEDROOMS ☐ 2 × Bed frame and mattress ☐ 4 × Waterproof mattress protectors ☐ 10 × Pillows (firm and soft) ☐ 10 × Pillow protectors ☐ 3 × Duvets or comforters ☐ 6 × Bed linen sets (sheet, duvet cover, pillowcases) ☐ 2 × Extra blankets ☐ 4 × Bedside tables ☐ 4 × Bedside lamps ☐ 2 × Blackout curtains or blinds ☐ 2 × Wardrobe or clothes rail ☐ 24 × Hangers ☐ 2 × Full-length mirror ☐ 2 × Luggage rack or stool BATHROOMS ☐ 12 × Towel sets (bath towel and hand towel) ☐ 3 × Bath mats ☐ 1 × Hairdryer ☐ 1 × Shower curtain or screen ☐ 2 × Soap and shampoo dispensers ☐ 1 × Toilet brush and holder ☐ 1 × Bathroom bin with lid ☐ 1 × Plunger ☐ 12 × Toilet paper (rolls to start with) KITCHEN AND DINING ☐ 8 × Dinner plates ☐ 8 × Side plates ☐ 8 × Bowls ☐ 8 × Mugs ☐ 8 × Water glasses ☐ 8 × Wine glasses ☐ 8 × Cutlery sets (knife, fork, spoon, teaspoon) ☐ 1 × Set of pots with lids ☐ 2 × Frying pans ☐ 1 × Sharp kitchen knives ☐ 2 × Chopping boards ☐ 1 × Spatula, ladle, tongs and whisk ☐ 1 × Corkscrew, bottle opener and can opener ☐ 1 × Colander and sieve ☐ 2 × Oven trays ☐ 1 × Oven gloves ☐ 1 × Kettle ☐ 1 × Coffee maker ☐ 1 × Toaster ☐ 6 × Food storage containers ☐ 6 × Tea towels ☐ 1 × Dish rack ☐ 3 × Bins for sorting waste ☐ 1 × Starter pantry: salt, pepper, oil, coffee, tea, sugar ☐ 1 × Dining table ☐ 4 × Dining chairs LIVING ROOM ☐ 1 × Sofa or sofa bed ☐ 1 × Coffee table ☐ 2 × Floor or table lamps ☐ 2 × Throws and cushions ☐ 1 × TV or streaming device ☐ 1 × WiFi router ☐ 1 × Board games, cards and books CLEANING AND LAUNDRY ☐ 1 × Vacuum cleaner ☐ 1 × Mop and bucket ☐ 1 × Broom and dustpan ☐ 1 × Iron and ironing board ☐ 1 × Drying rack ☐ 1 × Laundry basket ☐ 1 × Cleaning products, cloths and sponges SAFETY ☐ 3 × Smoke alarms ☐ 1 × Carbon monoxide alarm ☐ 1 × Fire extinguisher ☐ 1 × Fire blanket ☐ 1 × First aid kit ☐ 1 × Torch ☐ 1 × Key safe or smart lock
How to use it
- 1Enter the maximum number of guests, the beds, bedrooms and bathrooms.
- 2Add the extras your rental needs: garden or terrace, babies, pets, working from home, beach.
- 3Tick off what you already have or have bought; the quantities follow your numbers.
- 4Print the checklist or copy the shopping list of what's left to buy.
How much of everything
Most of the list follows a few rules of thumb hosts use:
| What | How many | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Bed linen sets | 3 per bed | One on the bed, one in the wash, one spare |
| Towel sets | 3 per guest | In use, in the wash and a spare |
| Plates, bowls, glasses, cutlery | 2 per guest | One round can be in the dishwasher |
| Pillows | 2 per guest, plus spares | Guests like a choice of firm and soft |
| Mattress protectors | 2 per bed | Accidents happen the night before a check-in |
| Hangers | 6 per guest | Nobody has ever complained of too many |
What guests expect without asking
Clean towels and bed linen, pillows, soap and toilet paper, a kitchen they can cook a simple meal in, a hairdryer, good WiFi and a place to put their suitcase. Anything you list in your amenities must be there and working: a missing coffee maker turns into a review.
Buy to last
- White linen and towels can be bleached and mixed from different sets.
- One model of plate and glass makes broken pieces easy to replace.
- Washable covers on sofas and cushions, and dark rugs.
- A spare of everything that breaks: glasses, the kettle, light bulbs.
Safety first
Smoke alarms, a carbon monoxide alarm wherever there's gas, oil, wood or a fireplace, a fire extinguisher, a fire blanket in the kitchen and a first aid kit. Many countries and cities require some of these in holiday rentals: check your local rules, and hang a fire escape plan on the door.
Then tell guests where everything is
Once the home is ready, a welcome book tells guests where to find things and how they work, and a cleaning checklist keeps every turnover the same.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to furnish an Airbnb?
Beds and good mattresses with protectors, three sets of linen per bed, three sets of towels per guest, a fully equipped kitchen with twice as many plates, glasses and cutlery as guests, a sofa, lamps, WiFi, cleaning equipment and safety items: smoke alarms, a CO alarm where needed, a fire extinguisher, a fire blanket and a first aid kit.
How many sets of sheets and towels does a rental need?
Three sets of bed linen per bed and three sets of towels per guest: one in use, one in the wash and one spare. That covers back-to-back check-ins and the odd stain.
How many plates and glasses should a rental have?
About twice the maximum number of guests, so one full set can be in the dishwasher or the sink while guests still have clean ones.
What safety equipment does a vacation rental need?
At least smoke alarms, a carbon monoxide alarm wherever there's gas, oil, wood or a fireplace, a fire extinguisher, a fire blanket and a first aid kit. Local rules may ask for more, such as an escape plan or emergency lighting.
Is the checklist saved?
Yes, in this browser only: your numbers and the items you've ticked stay there until you start over. Nothing is uploaded.
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