// TOOLS/Furnishing Calculator

How much does it cost
to furnish an Airbnb?

Pick your city, bedroom count, and quality tier. We show you every line item — from queen mattress to fire blanket — at real Canadian retail prices, plus a separate spotlight on the safety, smart-home, and Alberta-winter items new hosts forget. Tied back to STR revenue so you know how fast it pays back.

Property
City
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Property type
Quality tier
Tier
Budget = IKEA / Walmart. Mid = IKEA + Structube + Wayfair. Premium = Article, EQ3, Crate & Barrel.
All three tiers
What's included
// Mid-tier setup · Calgary · 2-bedroom · 2 bath81 line items
Total furnishing cost
$17,690–$31,615
Big-ticket items
$4,650 – $8,100
Often forgotten
$3,390 – $5,785
STR payback at Calgary averages
3.9–6.9 months
At $4,564/mo gross STR revenue, this furnishing pays back in under a year on the low end.
Run the full ROI →
// The 25 things new hosts forgetSkipping these = bad reviews + safety liability
Mattress protector (waterproof) ×2$120 – $240
Non-negotiable. One incident pays for it ten times over.
Blackout curtains + rod ×2$360 – $640
Single biggest sleep-quality complaint when missing.
Full-length mirror ×2$300 – $560
Luggage rack ×2$160 – $280
Non-slip in-tub mat ×2$70 – $120
Liability item. Falls in showers are the #1 STR injury claim.
Hair dryer (1875W) ×2$160 – $280
Smoke + CO combo detectors (×2)$140 – $240
Required by Calgary and Edmonton STR bylaws.
Fire extinguisher (5lb ABC)$80 – $140
Kitchen fire blanket$40 – $80
Stocked first aid kit$70 – $140
Additional CO alarm (sleeping area)$70 – $140
Smart lock (Schlage Encode / August)$300 – $450
Eliminates key handoffs. Pays for itself in 3 months of saved trips.
+ 13 more in the full list below

Itemized shopping list

Tap any room to expand
  • Queen mattress×2big-ticket
    Memory-foam hybrid, 10–12" minimum. Highest-impact spend on guest reviews.
    $1,400 – $2,400
  • Queen bed frame + slats×2big-ticket
    $1,000 – $1,800
  • Mattress protector (waterproof)×2often forgotten
    Non-negotiable. One incident pays for it ten times over.
    $120 – $240
  • Pillows (set of 4: 2 firm, 2 soft)×2
    $320 – $560
  • Nightstands (pair)×2
    $500 – $1,000
  • Bedside lamps with USB ports (pair)×2
    $240 – $480
  • Dresser×2
    $800 – $1,400
  • Blackout curtains + rod×2often forgotten
    Single biggest sleep-quality complaint when missing.
    $360 – $640
  • Full-length mirror×2often forgotten
    $300 – $560
  • Luggage rack×2often forgotten
    $160 – $280
  • Sofa (performance fabric or leather)big-ticket
    Avoid light linen. Performance fabric survives guest wear.
    $1,000 – $1,800
  • Coffee table
    $250 – $500
  • Side tables (pair)
    $200 – $400
  • Smart TV (50–65")big-ticket
    $750 – $1,200
  • TV stand / media console
    $300 – $550
  • Area rug (8x10)
    $400 – $800
  • Accent chair
    $400 – $700
  • Floor lamp
    $140 – $260
  • Throw pillows + blanket
    $180 – $320
// OR LET US DO THIS FOR YOU

Turnkey furnishing setup —
2-bedroom ready in 14 days.

ThreeBNB sources every item on this list from our vetted vendor roster, project-manages delivery and assembly, photographs the finished property, and lists it on Airbnb. You hand us the keys; we hand you a live listing.

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Most setups land at or below the budget tier total because of our vendor pricing.
// OR LET US DO IT FOR YOU

These are realistic ranges. Yours can be lower.

ThreeBNB sources every item on this list from vetted vendors at trade pricing. We project-manage delivery and assembly, photograph the property, and hand you a live Airbnb listing in 14 days.

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// FOOTNOTES
Last reviewed

Rules and rates verified on May 6, 2026. Regulations change; we re-check quarterly. For binding advice, contact your municipality directly or have ThreeBNB walk you through it.

Sources
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