Why Should I Hire a Turnkey Airbnb Furnishing Company Instead of Doing It Myself?

Running a successful short-term rental is about more than just listing your property online. Every detail — from the furniture to the lighting to the way a space is staged — impacts guest satisfaction, reviews, and revenue.

While some property owners consider furnishing their Airbnb themselves, hiring a turnkey furnishing company like Bee Setups offers measurable advantages in speed, quality, and profitability.

Short-Term Rental Setup Snapshot – 2025

Category	DIY Approach	Bee Setups Turnkey Service
Project Timeline	8–12+ weeks	3–6+ weeks
Average Total Cost	Highly variable	$20k–$25k+ (min. $15k)
Furniture Sourcing	Retail pricing, inconsistent	Curated suppliers, bulk rates
Design Expertise	Trial and error	Professional STR-focused designers
Project Management	Owner-led, time-intensive	Fully managed, hands-off
ROI Impact	Unpredictable	Optimized for nightly rate & occupancy

1. Time Savings

Furnishing a short-term rental can take months if you’re doing it yourself — between researching furniture, comparing prices, coordinating deliveries, and assembling everything.

With Bee Setups, the process is condensed into 3–6+ weeks.

We manage design, sourcing, delivery, assembly, and final staging, so you can start earning sooner.

2. STR-Optimized Design

A traditional interior designer might create a beautiful space, but it won’t necessarily perform as a high-earning rental. Our designs are:

●     Tailored to your target guest profile

●     Built for durability and frequent turnover

●     Styled to create scroll-stopping listing photos that drive clicks and bookings

3. Cost Efficiency

DIY furnishing often means paying full retail prices and incurring unexpected costs. Bee Setups leverages supplier relationships to secure furniture at competitive rates, balancing style, durability, and budget.

4. Project Management

Coordinating multiple vendors is one of the biggest pain points for property owners. With Bee Setups:

●     One point of contact manages the entire process

●     Timelines are tracked and enforced

●     Damaged or missing items are replaced without you having to lift a finger

5. Faster ROI

Every week your property sits empty is lost revenue. By launching faster with a turnkey service, you can:

●     Capture peak seasonal demand

●     Start generating income sooner

●     Recoup your investment more quickly

6. Peace of Mind

Our end-to-end process ensures that by the time we hand over the keys, your property is fully guest-ready — from major furniture pieces to kitchen essentials.

When DIY Might Make Sense

●     You have a very small property and a flexible go-live date

●     You enjoy sourcing and assembling furniture

●     You’re not relying on the property for significant income in the near term

For most short-term rental investors, however, the opportunity cost of going DIY outweighs the potential savings.

FAQs

1. How is a turnkey furnishing service different from hiring an interior designer?

We handle design, sourcing, logistics, and final setup — not just the design concept.

2. Can Bee Setups work with my existing furniture?

We can incorporate select items, but our process is optimized when furnishing from scratch.

3. What’s the minimum budget?

Our project minimum is $15,000, with most setups in the $20k–$25k+ range.

4. Do you work outside the U.S.?

We currently serve clients nationwide within the United States.

5. How soon can you start?

We can typically begin the design phase within days of signing the agreement.

Conclusion

Hiring a turnkey Airbnb furnishing company is an investment in speed, quality, and profitability. With Bee Setups, you get a property that’s not only guest-ready but optimized to outperform the competition.

📞 Contact us today to discuss your project.