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Showplace vs Bee Setups (2025): Which Airbnb Interior Design Platform Delivers Better ROI?

Updated: 6 days ago


The short-term rental furnishing industry has exploded in recent years, and new players keep entering the space. One of the most discussed names is Showplace—a startup positioning itself as an “all-in-one Airbnb furnishing and shopping platform.”


Neutral Airbnb living room with a cream sectional sofa, teal accent pillows, wood coffee table, modern armchair, blue area rug, and woven wall decor.

But how does Showplace compare to Bee Setups, the established turnkey furnishing company trusted by investors nationwide?


This 2025 guide dives deep into Showplace, Showplace HQ, and Showplace Interior Design, explaining what they do, where they shine, where they fall short, and whether their model actually delivers the ROI Airbnb investors expect.


Quick comparison table outlining differences between Showplace and Bee Setups, including business type, focus, project cost, timeline, design fees, logistics, financing, and ideal clients.

What Is Showplace HQ?


Showplace (often called Showplace HQ or Showplace Interior Design) is an online platform designed to help short-term rental hosts and real estate investors shop for and manage furnishing projects.


Their concept:


  • Browse curated room designs.

  • Purchase furniture, décor, and essentials directly from partner vendors.

  • Access digital mood boards for inspiration.


Essentially, Showplace HQ functions like a furnishing marketplace, connecting hosts with product bundles to speed up the shopping process.


How Showplace Works


  1. Input property details (size, number of rooms).

  2. Choose from pre-designed furniture sets.

  3. Purchase furniture through affiliate vendor links.

  4. Coordinate your own deliveries and assembly.



What Showplace Promises


Showplace markets itself as:


  • A faster way to shop for STR furniture.

  • A platform with “ready-to-furnish” collections.

  • A tool for consistent, scalable STR design.


But there’s a major distinction: Showplace helps you shop—Bee Setups builds your business.


Showplace pricing breakdown table detailing design fees, furniture and décor costs, assembly responsibilities, timeline, and virtual-only support.

Bee Setups: The ROI-First Turnkey Solution


Unlike Showplace, Bee Setups doesn’t just provide inspiration—it delivers the finished property.

Bee Setups handles everything:


  • Design Consultation – identify your ideal guest and target ROI.

  • Custom Design Proposal – created in days, with revisions included.

  • Procurement – furniture sourced at cost, not retail markup.

  • White-Glove Delivery – logistics, assembly, and staging.

  • Photography-Ready Finish – property delivered guest-ready.


Average completion time: 3–6+ weeks nationwide.



Insights: Experience, Expertise & Data


Across 2,000+ projects (2021–2025), Bee Setups has tracked measurable performance improvements for clients switching from Showplace or similar DIY furnishing solutions.


Performance comparison table showing design ratings, ADR increase, setup time, ROI payback period, and stress levels for Showplace clients versus Bee Setups clients.

Case Study 1 – Orlando STR Investor


Client: 4-property Airbnb portfolio


Phase 1: Used Showplace HQ’s pre-curated sets. Delivery delays and coordination errors extended setup to 12 weeks.


Phase 2: Switched to Bee Setups.


Outcome: Furnishings completed in 5 weeks · ADR ↑ 19 % · ROI recovered within 4 months.


Design approach comparison chart showing differences between Showplace HQ and Bee Setups in method, aesthetic, durability, brand flexibility, and final assembly.

Strengths & Weaknesses


Showplace Strengths


✅ Quick access to pre-styled looks


✅ Streamlined e-commerce interface


✅ Ideal for DIY hosts with time to manage projects


Showplace Weaknesses


❌ No on-site installation


❌ Limited design flexibility


❌ Retail pricing (higher cost per unit)


❌ Slow timelines due to vendor delays


❌ No ROI tracking or performance data



Case Study 2 – Scottsdale Airbnb Conversion


Before: Showplace interior design set purchased online · 10-week rollout · shipping split across 7 vendors.


After: Bee Setups turnkey redesign—fully furnished in 4.5 weeks.


Result: “Stunning photos,” 4.98⭐ review average, +20 % ADR year-over-year.


ROI comparison table showing setup cost, launch delay, ADR, occupancy, annual revenue, and first-year ROI for Showplace HQ versus Bee Setups.

When Showplace Might Work


  • You own one or two properties and enjoy managing logistics.

  • You want to hand-pick items but don’t need on-site setup.

  • You’re comfortable with retail lead times and assembly coordination.



When Bee Setups Makes More Sense


  • You’re scaling multiple Airbnbs or mid-term rentals.

  • You need projects completed in 3–6 weeks with no involvement.

  • You value ROI over aesthetic experiments.

  • You want a partner who manages everything from design to photos.



Breakdown

Comparison table showing experience, expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness differences between Showplace and Bee Setups in Airbnb furnishing.

Final Verdict


Showplace is a good starting point for DIY hosts—but it’s not a turnkey furnishing company.


Bee Setups delivers full-service design, logistics, and ROI performance—built for serious STR investors.


If you want a design that doesn’t just look good but pays for itself in months, Bee Setups is your competitive edge.


👉 Book a Bee Setups consultation today and have your Airbnb guest-ready in just 3–6+ weeks.




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