13 Décor Ideas to Steal From Our Favorite Airbnbs

Vibrant Rugs and a Statement Gallery Wall

This Østerbro family home in Copenhagen, located 30 minutes from the Copenhagen airport, is full of décor elements ideal for renters. Integrate pastel colors with vibrant rugs and a statement gallery wall. A floating shelf—easy to install, and remove, when ready—wedged into the corner is a discreet place to display simple décor. You'll achieve a spirited symmetry and still manage to keep the walls and hardware in mint condition.

Wood and Leather Accents

The four-bedroom Anglers Shack in Victoria, Australia, takes surf-shack chic to inventive new lengths. Jet-black leather sling chairs and moody, washed-out dark wood paneling may not be the first things that come to mind for beachside décor, but they're entirely charming. We especially love how the day bed converts to a slim seating area with a handful of textured accent pillows.

Kid-Friendly Touches

This Copenhagen family abode succeeds in integrating sophisticated design points in a way that is entirely kid-friendly. To get the look, splurge on original vintage lighting fixtures and impactful works of art. A chalkboard accent wall ties the high-contrast elements together for a look that is steeped in improvisational cool. If we had a chalkboard accent wall in our own space, we'd use it to showcase the week's dinner menu (from our go-to slow cooker recipes, weekly Mexican night, and Japanese dishes).

Vintage Industrial Spider Arm Chandelier $920.00

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Beachy Tones

This luxury beach villa in Kuta Utara, Bali, relies on a single oversize photograph to set the tone for a crisp and clean bedroom; nothing evokes mood like emotive works of art. A gauzy canopy adds a touch of whimsy, and the black and white chevron printed accent pillows add just enough visual interest.

Unique Antiques

Antiques go the distance in the durability department. If you're looking for the best bang for your buck, selecting worn-in furniture with great weight and structure is a move that promises to hold up over time—withstanding everything from rowdy play sessions to unforeseen spills. Metallics, woods, and leathers are foolproof choices. And mixing and matching several different styles and periods creates an energy that feels youthful and at ease.

Bold Graphics Meet Sleek Furnishings

Still working on building out your gallery-wall budget? Opt for bright vintage film poster reprints. Pair bold graphic designs with quiet, architectural furnishings. An additional pop of nostalgic hue gives new life to a traditional, pared-down aesthetic while remaining beautifully streamlined.

A few hacks for sourcing affordable art include favoring emerging artists (find them at art fairs, like NYC's Affordable Art Fair), or scouring online sites like Saatchi Art, and Spacey Studios, where pieces begin at $95.

Mon Oncle Mon Oncle Movie Poster $5.00

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Whimsical Vintage

This historic river storefront in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, ingeniously blends outdoor furniture with soulful vintage and antiques. Pairing Acapulco chairs with a bright crimson vintage rug… Why didn't we think of that? The unexpected, breezy mood is entirely on-point for summer (or when we wish it was.)

Innit Designs Acapulco Chair $435.00

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Dressed Up Basic Storage

We love a chic-to-death IKEA hack. Greenery and thoughtful accessories, even when somewhat haphazardly arranged, liven up basic storage pieces. Keep your shelving simple and pepper in special vintage accents to take the shelfie game up a notch. If you're more the DIY-type, a multitude of more IKEA hacks abound, like this easy and chic hack for your dresser.

A Covetable Corner

This cobalt daybed moment is the sort of nook we dream of taking a time-out in. If your floor plan has a patch of dead space, consider flipping it into a quaint reading area. A single statement piece of furniture paired with distinctive artwork instantly transforms a small space into the most covetable corner in the house.

Think Globally

Located in New South Wales, Australia, Ha'veli House is a den of Indonesian- and Indian-inspired treasures. The home features a slew of well-appointed antiques from Ha'veli of Byron Bay. Get the look with artifacts and details collected from your travels, or recreate the look at World Market, vintage finds from 1stdibs, Chairish, or One Kings Lane. Rooms that tell a story have the best personalities.

Get Sculptural

Located in the wilds of the California high desert, this Pioneertown retreat melds green design with sleek, impactful accents. We love the black-and-white aesthetic for allowing the stunning natural views to take center stage. Sculptural furniture echoes the rich topography without pulling focus.

Color Story

This Chicago-area loft brightens painted gray walls with bright accents, like these burnt orange chairs and a yellow loveseat. Patterned gray bedding adds interest and continuity.

Maximize Space

As demonstrated in this Shanghai home, placing a slim media console beneath the stairs makes use of an awkward space.