A rented holiday property lies between an apartment and a hotel: it should look like a home and withstand use like a business. If you furnish it like a private home, you will replace everything after two seasons; if you furnish it like a hotel, you will receive poorer reviews.
High Turnover, Little Supervision
Guests stay for a few days, treat the furnishings less carefully than they would at home, and no one is watching. In practical terms, this means: no pieces whose value depends on a flawless surface. Instead of aniline leather, use pigmented leather; instead of light natural textiles, use removable, washable covers; instead of delicate legs, opt for stable constructions. A robust rug is better than a sensitive one, as it can be cleaned rather than replaced.
Photos Sell Bookings
Unlike a hotel, guests decide almost exclusively based on images. For this, each room needs a clear focal point that works well in a photograph: a headboard, a mirror, or a seating group with a splash of color. And the outdoor area is the most important image of all, so it is worth investing in more than just plastic furniture, see outdoor sofas.
Vacancy is the Second Enemy
Between October and May, the house often stands empty. Without ventilation, humidity increases, upholstery absorbs odors, and metals tarnish. Furniture on legs instead of closed plinths, removable covers, and a dehumidifier are the three measures that truly help against this. Textiles should not be stored under dense covers; they need air circulation.
Replacement and Repetition
What breaks in a holiday home usually breaks during the season, and then it needs to be replaced quickly. Therefore, the same rule applies here as in a hotel: prefer fewer models in higher quantities rather than many unique pieces, and clarify before selection whether a model can be reordered. Two spare chairs in the storage room have saved many a season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which materials are suitable for a rental property?
Robust and cleanable materials: pigmented leather, removable and washable covers, stable constructions. Pieces whose value depends on a flawless surface are unsuitable.
What can be done to prevent damage from vacancy in winter?
Ensure air circulation. Furniture on legs, removable covers, and a dehumidifier help. Do not place textiles under dense covers.
Why should one choose fewer models in higher quantities?
Because damage occurs during the season and needs to be replaced quickly. Reorderability and a small stock of spare parts ensure continued operation.
Consultation by an Authorized Dealer
Casa Luxury is the interior world of an established, authorized Eichholtz specialist dealer. We are listed in the brand's official dealer directory and support project inquiries from selection to delivery, both online and in our showroom in Essen. For project inquiries, please write to info@casa-luxury.de.
Furnishing a Holiday Property: Turnover, Robustness, Vacancy: Models from the Collection
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Further in the guide: Eichholtz in Contract Business · Yacht · Hotel Furnishings Overview · Outdoor Furniture