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Whether you buy your own home or an investment property to rent out, you need to consider how much it costs to furnish it. For Airbnb properties and furnished rentals, the style and quality of furnishing will determine what type of guests you’ll attract, how many bookings you’ll drive, what rental rate you can charge, and whether you’ll get 5-star reviews.
In this article, we’ll look at the average cost of furnishing a house in the US market. We’ll provide a detailed breakdown of the different costs by room and also consider how the number of bedrooms, the square footage, and the type of property affects the furnishing costs.
To quickly and accurately estimate how much you can expect to spend on your house, use the Awning furnishing cost calculator.
Home furnishing cost by room:
- Whole house: $10,000 to $60,000
- Master Bedroom: $2,000 to $15,000
- Guest bedroom: $1,500 to $12,000
- Bathroom: Up to $1,000
- Living room: $4,000 to $18,000
- Dining room: $3,000 to $20,000
- Kitchen: $3,000 to $30,000
- Home office: $2,500 to $15,000
- Outdoor space: $3,000 to $20,000
Home furnishing cost by home size:
- 1 bedroom house: $5,000 to $15,000
- 2 bedroom house: $9,000 to $20,000
- 3 bedroom house: $15,000 to $30,000
- 4 bedroom house: $25,000 to $40,000
- 5+ bedroom house: $30,000 to $60,000+
Investment property furnishing costs:
- Airbnb property: $3,000 to $50,000
- Furnished rental: $5,000 to $30,000
- Staging: $1,000 to $4,000
Costs to Expect When Furnishing a House
The total cost you can expect to encounter when furnishing a house depends on multiple factors, which we’ll discuss below. The costs can vary widely based on the property type and size, the number of rooms, the style, the quality of furniture, and your budget.
The major costs you can expect to have to cover in furnishing your home or rental property include:
- Interior design: If you want a professional approach to furnishing your house, you can work with an interior designer. The cost of services can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, depending on whether you get just a consultation with suggested designs or a complete curated plan specially designed for your property.
- Furniture and decor items: The bulk of the budget goes towards the cost of the actual furniture. The total cost can be from around $2,000 for second-hand furniture for a small house to $100,000+ for luxury furniture for a large mansion.
- Furniture delivery: In some cases, you need to pay for the furniture to be delivered to your home. However, most furniture stores offer free delivery for purchases above $1,000.
- Assembly and installation: Unless you have the skills to assemble and install the furniture and appliances on your own, you would need to pay someone to do that for you. Sometimes the service is included in the fees of the interior design company or the costs of the furniture itself.
How Much It Costs to Furnish the Average House
Our research shows that the average cost of furnishing a house in the US in 2023 ranges between $10,000 and $60,000.
However, it’s possible to furnish your property for less than $10,000 if you go for just the basics, choose a budget furniture brand, or buy second hand and refurbished items. It’s also possible to spend as much as $100,000 or even more if you opt for a high-end, luxury style.
How much you spend on furnishing a property varies so widely as it depends on many factors including:
- Property type: Furnishing a primary home, an Airbnb property, and a furnished rental has different requirements and costs.
- House square footage: Naturally, a bigger house costs more to furnish as there is more space to fill with furniture items and decor.
- Number of bedrooms: Each master bedroom and guest bedroom comes with its own furnishing cost, so the more bedrooms that your property has, the more it will cost to fully furnish it.
- Number of bathrooms: Houses with more bathrooms are more expensive to furnish as each bathroom requires its own budget.
- Home office: If you want to provide a home office in your house, this will cost more to furnish.
- Amenities: Things like hot tubs, swimming pools, patios, gardens, backyards, balconies, and verandas require their own furnishing budget.
- Decor: Adding decor to your house will push up the furnishing budget, especially for rare pieces that are not widely available.
- Style and quality: Whether you choose a simple interior design or something more sophisticated affects how much it costs to furnish your house. Moreover, high-quality, durable furniture is more expensive, but the cost might be worth it as it means less maintenance and less frequent replacement.
- Budget: Last but not least, how much you spend on furnishing your house is determined by your budget. After all, it’s important to consider your financial constraints when choosing the furniture style, quality, and amount.
How Much It Costs to Furnish a House by Room Type
The total average cost of furnishing a house is determined by the cost of furnishing each room.
Here are the average costs you can expect for each type of room:
Average Cost of Furnishing a Master Bedroom
The average cost to furnish a master bedroom in a house is between $2,000 and $15,000. The exact cost depends on the size of the bedroom, the number of furniture items, the style, the finishing, the quality, and the presence or lack of decor.
The key furniture items required in a master bedroom include:
Optional furniture pieces include:
- Table lamps
- Book shelves
- Storage units
- Rug
- Fan
- Television
Average Cost of Furnishing a Guest Bedroom
The average cost to furnish a guest bedroom or a kids room is usually between $1,500 and $12,000. The cost varies depending on the size of the room, the level of comfort you’d like to provide, and how much you can afford to spend on each room.
The must-have furniture list for a guest bedroom or a kids bedroom includes:
- Bed frame(s)
- Mattress(es)
- Nightstand(s)
- Desk (in a kids room)
- Desk chair (in a kids room)
- Toy boxes (in a kids room)
- Closet
- Ceiling lighting
- Curtains, shades, or blinds
Additional furniture items to consider if the space and your budget allow for are:
- Table lamp(s)
- Book shelves
- Dresser
- Luggage rack (in a guest room)
- Rug
- Fan
- TV
Average Cost of Furnishing a Bathroom
The average cost to furnish a bathroom does not exceed $1,000, provided that you don’t need to remodel it and all major pieces like a bathtub or shower cabin, cabinets, sink, and toilet unit are available.
The main bathroom accessories to budget for include:
- Shower curtain
- Shower liner
- Shower shelves
- Waste basket
- Toilet brush
- Shampoo and soap dispensers
- Bath mat
Some additional items to consider depending on the purpose of your house (a primary home, an Airbnb, or a furnished rental) are:
- Hairdryer
- Makeup mirror
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Lint roller
Average Cost of Furnishing a Living Room
The average cost to furnish a living room ranges between $4,000 and $18,000. The required budget for a living room varies based on the size, the type and number of furniture items, and the furniture quality.
The most important items included in this cost of furnishing a living room are:
- Sofa or couch
- Armchair(s) or wing chair(s)
- Coffee table
- TV
- TV stand
- Ceiling lighting
- Curtains, shades, or blinds
Additional furniture pieces to consider adding to the living room if your space and budget allow include:
- Book shelves
- Side tables or end tables
- Rugs or carpets
- Clock
- Table lamps
- Floor lamps
- Fan
- Fireplace (if available)
- Phone
- Decor including paintings, cushions, vases, additional lamps, coffee sets, statues, etc.
Average Cost of Furnishing a Dining Room
The average cost to furnish a dining room can be anything between $3,000 and $20,000.
The main pieces of furniture that go into a dining room include:
- Dining table
- 4-12 dining chairs
- Buffet or sideboard
- Ceiling lights
Additional furniture items that can provide a superior experience in the dining room are:
- China cabinet or cupboard
- Console table
- Bar cart
- Wall shelves
- Rug
- Floor table
- Decor
Average Cost of Furnishing a Kitchen
The average cost to furnish a kitchen in a house varies from $3,000 to $30,000. Kitchen cabinets are the most expensive item in this room. If your kitchen already has cabinets, you can finish the furnishing at minimum cost. However, in case you need to buy kitchen cabinets, you can expect to pay between $2,500 and $20,000 for them alone, depending on the size, materials, quality, and brand.
The must-have kitchen items and appliances include:
- Fridge
- Hot plates
- Oven
- Microwave
- Coffee machine
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- Washer (unless the house has a laundry room or a basement)
- Dryer (unless the house has a laundry room or a basement)
- Dining tables (unless the house has a dining room)
- Dining chairs (unless the house has a dining room)
- Garbage bin
- Waste basket
- Ceiling lighting
- Curtains, shades, or blinds
Some extra pieces that you can add to the kitchen for more convenience are:
- Blender
- Mixer
Average Cost of Furnishing a Home Office
The average cost to furnish a home office ranges from $2,500 to $15,000.
The basic items included in this budget are:
- Desk
- Office chair
- Laptop stand
- Power strip(s)
- Ceiling lighting
- Additional lighting
- Curtains, shades, or blinds
Optional items for additional comfort and convenience include:
- Laptop
- Monitor
- Keyboard
- Computer mouse
- Printer
- Scanner
- Phone
- File cabinet
- Rug
Average Cost of Furnishing an Outdoor Space
The average cost to furnish a patio or another outdoor space is between $3,000 and $20,000. The options are virtually unlimited, depending on the size of the outdoor space, its purpose, your goals, and the available amenities.
For example, the average cost of a hot tub is around $5,000-$8,000, reaching up to $15,000. Supplying everything necessary for a swimming pool costs $2,000-$5,000 (without the cost of the pool). An outdoor grill can cost between $200 and $4,000.
Depending on your outdoor space, the items to consider include:
- Pool lounge chairs
- Pool or patio umbrella
- Patio furniture set
- Grill
- Outdoor dining set
- Toys for a child's play area
How Much It Costs to Furnish a House by Bedroom Count
The number of bedrooms is one of the main factors determining the average cost of furnishing a house. The more bedrooms that a house has, the more expensive it gets to furnish them all adequately and comfortably. At the same time, providing everything necessary for comfortable sleep and rest is a must, regardless of whether you furnish your own home or a short-term rental property.
Our research shows that:
The average cost to furnish a 1 bedroom house is between $5,000 and $15,000.
The average cost to furnish a 2 bedroom house ranges between $9,000 and $20,000.
The average cost to furnish a 3 bedroom house is usually between $15,000 and $30,000.
The average cost to furnish a 4 bedroom house in most cases ranges between $25,000 and $40,000.
The average cost to furnish a 5 bedroom house is from $30,000 to $60,000.
It’s important to keep in mind that these are just average costs. In reality, the cost of furnishing a home or rental property of any size can be very low or very high, depending on the furniture quality, style, and brand.
How Much It Costs to Furnish a House by Square Footage
Our research reveals that the average cost of furnishing a house increases by $10-$15 for every extra square foot.
This means that furnishing a relatively small house of 1,500 square feet costs between $15,000 and $22,500, while the cost to furnish a bigger house of 4,000 square feet reaches between $40,000 and $60,000.
Once again, this cost is just an average. Meanwhile, you can find significantly cheaper and much more expensive options, depending on your budget and preferences.
How Much It Costs to Furnish an Airbnb
The average cost to furnish an Airbnb rental property is usually between $3,000 and $50,000. An Airbnb host can expect to pay around $3,000 as minimum if they have a very modest and small property, choose low-budget or refurbished furniture, and provide minimal decor. The furnishing cost can reach and even exceed $50,000 for a large, luxury property that aims to attract high-end travelers.
When furnishing an Airbnb, you should be driven by the goal of being able to take beautiful photos of your space, providing a comfortable stay for your guests, getting positive reviews, and generating a lot of bookings.
To achieve this, follow a comprehensive Airbnb host checklist, organized by room.
Besides the basic furniture items required for each room, you also need to offer guest supplies and extras. The cost of providing these additional items ranges between $1,000 and $10,000, depending on quality, brand, property size, and budget.
You’ll need to replace some supplies (like soap and tissues) after each stay, while others need to be replaced less frequently (sheets and towels). Others will last for a few years (TVs and routers).
Airbnb Bedroom Supplies
- Mattress protectors
- Mattress pads
- Pillows
- Pillow protectors
- Duvets
- Duvet covers
- Bed sheets
- Additional blankets
- Hangers
- Alarm clock
- Bedroom decor including mirrors, wallpapers, plants, and others
- Tissues
Airbnb Bathroom Supplies
- Bath towels
- Bathrobes
- Additional towels
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body wash
- Hand soap
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Extra toiletries
- Toilet paper
- Tissues
- Ear picks
- Makeup cotton pads
Airbnb Living Room Supplies
- Board games
- Tissues
Airbnb Dining Room Supplies
- Dining set
- Additional dishes, plates, and bowls
- Silverware set
- Steak knives
- Water glasses
- Wine glasses
- Coffee mugs
- Tea cups
- Table cloths
- Chair covers
Airbnb Kitchen Supplies
- Cookware set
- Additional cooking pots and frying pans
- Baking sheets and trays
- Skillet
- Saucepan
- Cooking utensils
- Colander
- Cutting boards
- Mixing bowls
- Can opener
- Bottle opener
- Knives
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Kitchen scales
- Drinking glasses
- Serving plates and dishes
- Hand towels
- Sponges
- Hand soap
- Dishwashing detergent
- Dishwasher detergent
- Laundry detergent (unless the house has a laundry room or a basement)
- Laundry softener (unless the house has a laundry room or a basement)
- Bottled water (unless the tap water is drinkable)
- Coffee
- Tea
- Salt
- Pepper
- Sugar and sweetener
- Oil
- Vinegar
- Paper towels
- Napkins
- Cling foil
- Aluminum foil
- Baking paper
- Trash bags
- Toothpicks
Airbnb Smart Home Supplies
- Smart lock
- Smart thermostat
- Smart TV
- Wi-Fi router
- Smart lighting
- Streaming devices
- Streaming services
- Safes
Airbnb Outdoors Supplies
- Beach towels
- Barbeque coal
How to Furnish an Airbnb Property
Awning provides comprehensive interior design and furnishing services for short-term rentals across the US market. The process is managed by the ex-Head of Design at Airbnb and reflects local trends and demand from Airbnb guests.
The average cost to furnish an Airbnb house with Awning is between $15,000 and $45,000, and everything is included in this amount. For larger properties, furnishing every additional 500 square feet costs an extra $5,000. The entire process takes about 4 weeks, from end to end.
Partial furnishing services are also available. The average cost of the partial furnishing of a house to rent out on a short-term basis is between $5,000 and $15,000.
Airbnb properties furnished by Awning experience an average increase in revenue of 15%-50%, compared to similar rentals in the same market.
How Much It Costs to Furnish a Furnished Rental Property
The average cost of furnishing a furnished rental house or property is between $5,000 and $30,000. The reason that this costs less than furnishing an Airbnb property or your own home is that furnished rentals are usually relatively small (up to 3 bedrooms) and do not require all supplies that the other two types of properties need.
When you offer a furnished rental, you are responsible for providing the basic furniture items expected in each room. However, you don’t need to provide all appliances and supplies.
How Much It Costs to Temporarily Furnish or Stage a House
The average cost to temporarily furnish or stage a house in the US market is between $1,000 and $4,000. The price depends on the size of the property, the property type, the finishing, the required furniture items, and the length of the temporary furnishing. The location is also a major factor, with the cost of staging a home reaching $10,000 in some cities like Los Angeles and New York.
There are also furnishing companies that rent furniture for Airbnb rentals on a monthly basis. The cost usually starts at around $600/month for a 1 bedroom house.
Takeaway
The average cost to furnish a house in the US real estate market is anything between $10,000 and $60,000. It can be more or less than this amount as well. The total cost depends on the property size, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the style, the finishing, the decor, and the purpose of the house. Whether you furnish your own home, an Airbnb, or a furnished rental, remember to look for the best value for money. Go for furniture brands that are well-known for quality and durability, while offering affordable prices.
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