Listen, you need lamps in your Airbnb, full stop. “But I have recessed lighting,” you say. I’m telling you, it’s not enough.
There’s a reason interior designers prefer table and floor lamps to overhead lighting. Several reasons. First, they’re an opportunity to add style to a room with a functional accessory. Second, the light they emit is softer and more inviting because there’s usually a shade or glass covering the bulb. Third, since most are at eye level, the light they emit is much more flattering to humans than overhead lighting. Finally, they allow you to get light just where you need it, whether bedside or in a dark corner.
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The Easiest Way to Improve Your Airbnb Lighting (and Style) is to Pick Up Some of These Cheap and Chic Lamps.
Lots of Airbnbs have a decided lack of table lamps, which is a shame because no one likes a dark vacation rental. Luckily, I’ve found some cool lamps that won’t break the bank.
My Picks for Stylish Table Lamps
A note on size: Pay attention to the dimensions of the table lamp you’re considering, especially the overall height, and make sure it works for the place you plan to put it. The lampshade should be at about eye level when sitting on a table (58”-64” from the floor). The lamp shade diameter should be smaller than the table it’s sitting on. Conversely, tiny lamps are adorable as accents but can look silly if they’re meant to be a primary lighting source.
- Dome Table Lamp. $54.99 as pictured, also available in other colors and styles. These cute domed lamps are super trendy and super cute.
- Vintage Style Globe Lamp. $45.99. Perfect for your mid-century modern room.
- Ribbed Glass Lamp. $75.98 as pictured, different colored glass available. 10% coupon available.
- Abstract Table Lamp $105. This one is a little pricier than others, but looks way more expensive than it actually is.
- Pair of Blush Pink Lamps $59.99, set of 2. Also available in sage green. These get mixed reviews, but at this price, they’re worth it, even if you have to replace the lampshades.
- Pleated Shade Mini Lamp $30.99, 6% coupon available. This little guy is adorable and perfect little accent. It’s too small to be a bedside lamp, though.
- Textured Cement Lamp $62.13 Note that the reviews say it’s darker in real life. Nice organic texture that would work well with lots of decor styles.
- Ceramic Ginger Jar Lamp $84.00. Very pretty modern classic style.
- Black Ceramic and Wood Lamp $65.44. Elegant lamp with mid-century vibes in a size that works well for narrow tables.
- Concrete and Gold Cube Lamp $47.99. Cool and modern.
- Abstract Concrete Table Lamp $51.32. Concrete lamps look great and are hard to tip over, a win-win for vacation rental hosts.
- Matte Black Double Gourd Lamp. $75.99, also available in navy blue or white. This guy will look great in your Scandi modern room.
Don’t Forget to Add Floor Lamps To Your Airbnb Design Plan
Floor lamps are just the thing to dress up dark corners, and they can also add a needed vertical element to a living room. Just put them where your guests aren’t likely to walk into them (trust me, it happens).
- Dome Floor Lamp $97.75, $14 coupon available. Also available in white. The floor lamp version is just as cute as the table lamp.
- Three Globe Floor Lamp $99.88, 10% promo code available. Also available in black. The white glass globes make for soft lighting. Be sure to order bulbs when you order the lamp.
- Gold Gradient Globe Floor Lamp $125.99 as pictured. Also available with a smaller globe. Retro and glam.
- Directional Three Light Floor Lamp $67.00, 10% coupon available. Also available in black and silver. Enduring mid-century style.
- Black Arc Lamp. $129.90. Also available with gold, silver, or copper colored shades.
- Double Drum Shade Arc Lamp $184.99, 10% coupon available. Also available in satin nickel with a white marble base. This one costs a little more, but is a great price for this type of lamp.
- Retro Adjustable Floor Lamp. $44.99. Lots of style for a small price.
- Minimalist Angled Floor Lamp. $76.99, 5% coupon available. A good choice for a stylish lamp with a small footprint.
- Tripod Floor Lamp. $66.99 as pictured. Also available in black. An elegant choice that works well in both traditional and modern interiors.
- 2-Light Floor Lamp. $76.99 as pictured, available in several color and metal finish combinations. An elegant transitional style.
- Pleated Shade Floor Lamp. $47.65. Also available in white or all black. Simple, cute, and trendy.
- Adjustable Gold Floor Lamp $89.99, 25% coupon available. Comes with two different shades. A versatile choice that would work well in many rooms.
Whew! This is the last of our lighting roundups (for now). Did you miss the others? Oh yeah, there’s more. Check out ceiling lights (chandeliers, pendants, and flush-mounts) and wall lights (plug-in and hardwired) posts, go forth, and illuminate your vacation rentals!
