How to Choose the Best Dining Room Furniture for your Airbnb

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When I think about the different dining areas of all the Airbnbs we've stayed in, there's a flash of many memories. Eating, working, playing games — all around various tables in various cities with our family or friends. Sometimes at really creaky unstable tables, sometimes on uncomfortable chairs. But sometimes, I'll call them the best times, we sat around in a nicely designed, well-thought-out dining area with chic, good-quality furniture.

Much like the sofa and bed, your dining table and chairs are the work horses of your rental. You don't want to go super cheap with these items because they will get a LOT of use and abuse over time. Stick with quality and durability. I guarantee spending more for better quality will actually save you money in the long run.

Don't have space for a formal dining area in your rental? Not to worry! A little eating nook or bistro set will be great. What matters is that you offer some kind of practical and comfortable eating space for your guests, and bonus points for you for thinking about the design of that area to make your rental stand out.

I'll start with what we put into the dining space of this Airbnb. The green dining chairs are from Article. They are SUPER economical, very sturdy, and style-wise this Eames molded plastic chair knock-off is a decor chameleon folding seamlessly into many different style genres.

The end chairs were a bit of a splurge from West Elm, but we happened to score them on a dining sale with an extra 15% off. (But, gosh darn if Article doesn't have a very similar chair now for a fraction of the price. I'd go with this one if had to do it over again. Love ya West Elm, but quality + price savings win when it comes to rental design.)

The table we used was from a local vintage store (for a lot less), but we'd originally planned to purchase the one in this board, which also goes well with the design.

Quill Decor's Inspirational Shop The Look

To help springboard your dining room design, I've gathered up some inspirational images with shoppable links to help stir up some design ideas for you. You have a whole house to furnish and a business to run. Am I right?

What I Love About This Space

This space nails everything I love—layered, eclectic, and full of personality. The mix of bold, playful art styles (hello vintage fish and modern graphics!) adds so much charm, while pops of color keep it vibrant without feeling chaotic. It’s the perfect blend of collected and curated, with warmth and character in every corner.

What I Love About This Space

This space is a perfect blend of nature and warmth—two things I can’t get enough of. The leafy views, earthy textures, and woven elements bring the outside in, creating a calm, grounded vibe. If you don’t have these fab windows in your home, don’t worry—just layer in a lovely wallpaper to add some depth and texture to the space.

Just for fun, I threw the above image into ChatGPT 4o to see what it would spit out. This is the result. Not too shabby ChatGPT. Thanks for putting a little life into the inspo board!

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What I Love About This Space

What I love most here is the mix—the modern art paired with traditional furniture and built-ins feels so unexpected and cool. The layered patterns and that show-stopping green make the whole space feel bold and super confident. And truly, all shades of one color matching? Forever my favorite design rule.