The Met, Air Bnb Package
A lot of people are unaware as to the service we offer for short term rental accommodation (mostly Air Bnb properties), so we thought we’d talk about a package we did a few weeks ago for an offshore client to give you an insider’s look into the whole process!
It all started when an overseas client was referred to us by our friends over at Guest Easy, an Airbnb management company! To start off with we went around to the property when the client was in the country, took measurements, sent a quote and got working on mood boards to create a bespoke look for the property.
It was a really cool project. It already had dreamy windows and high ceilings, beautiful walnut floors and fresh paint! We were excited as soon as we saw the property.
We altered the looks we sent our client based on his personal preferences, and went back and forth to select furniture choices he specifically loved. We discussed art choices and narrowed down our options to either coastal vibes, or green foliage. We looked into a number of different cushion and soft furnishing combinations based on all of the above and were then able to narrow down some of the smaller choices and order all the kitchenware and small decoratives from our suppliers.
The 2.5 seater brown leather sofa became a beautiful medium for the walnut floors and other oak furniture items as it was a darker brown than any of the other tones of the room while also keeping consistent with the earthiness of the place, not to mention comfy! You could just melt into its cushions! The wool ottoman at its foot enhanced the luxurious experience that much more as it provided a texture your feet would definitely approve of.
We decided on a white tulip dining table and white table-top coffee table to become the brightest contrasts in just the right places, while the oak dining chairs and sturdy entertainment unit softened the look between these contrasts. The chairs had beautiful curved backs to provide comfort for guests while also being a light piece to move around. The entertainment unit wasn’t going anywhere once we put it in its place - no guests would have to worry about knocking the TV off.
The rug underneath the living room arrangement was the perfect cream to neutralize all the colours of the living room and brought a warm pop to an earthy habitat. Our client was a fan of blues and he wasn’t wrong to be so! We dressed the sofa and the bed with masculine blue tones that complimented the greenery going around by way of the plant in the living room and the art above the bed, also the hint of blue in the living room art pieces! We played with different hues of blue throughout our cushion combos and decided on a baby blue for the bedside lamps that, again, brought just the right pop of lighter tones where we needed them. Our bedsides drew in the look of the living room into the bedroom, which is important when its an open-plan studio apartment, by pulling in that oak visible throughout the studio. Just like that, voila! We were ready for the smaller details like dining table pieces, kitchen appliances and putting light bulbs into our lamps! A job well done we think!
Something to note about Air Bnb packages that a lot of people forget is that people are living and breathing the choices we make when they stay (rather than it being a static installation like in a home staging). This means we have to perfectly balance function and form, while sticking to a budget the client approves. It’s a tricky job but we are unique in Auckland in terms of this service we offer.
If you want to check out more photos of this project head over to our website gallery here.