Impress Your Guests: 5 Tips to Set up an Extra-Special Guest Room

Preparing your home for visitors can be a pleasurable experience. When planning your guest room, consider what you’d expect to find in a good hotel or apartment and try to make your room meet that standard. We don’t say you should spend a lot of money; a good host can create the ideal space that offers a warm atmosphere for their guests with just a little bit of creativity.

The perfect guest rooms are cozy, uncluttered, and feel like home. They should have all amenities of hotels but with a more personal and welcoming touch. We’ve broken down the essential components of an extra-special guest room so you can show off your hospitality and design skills.

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If you think your room lacks warmth, just lay down a rug. You can find plenty of unique area rugs online to add warmth and comfort to your guest room. Rugs come in different sizes and designs, so you can find one that will meet your guest room’s needs. However, if you’re worried that you won’t find the one that goes well with your design, there are also custom-made rugs in every style and color you can imagine so that you can refresh your guest room.

Furthermore, pillows and blankets can soften a room and make it more inviting. It’s also wise to have extra blankets and sheets for your guests so they don’t have to ask you if they’re cold. You can drape blankets over the bed or a sofa if there’s one and add a few pillows to create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.

A night of quality sleep is essential for a pleasant visit, so choose the bed for your guest room wisely. Find a mattress that is firm but comfy. Avoiding bed frames too high or too low is also a brilliant idea. You want any guest to be able to slide into bed easily.

Also, you should improve your bedding. Buy quality bed sheets and pillows, and even consider adding luxurious bed linens and comfort items, such as a featherbed mattress topper, a cozy down comforter, and freshly ironed pillowcases. Don’t give your guests pillows or sheets from your childhood bedroom. Always have extra bed and bath linens available for your guests.

Guest rooms, like lovely hotel suites, should feel welcoming but not lived in. So, try not to cover every surface with pictures and accessories. Your visitors should have enough space for their items. Adding art to your walls is a fantastic idea to make your guest room feel warmer. Bare walls make a room feel unwelcoming, so add some of your beautiful art pieces to the walls. You can also select unique wall coverings such as specialty wallpapers, tile, or wood.

It’s always best if your decor and accessories look nice and serve a purpose. So, a few candles on the bedside table is a great way to cozy up your guest room and make it feel warmer. Or a ceramic dish that doubles as a jewelry holder is another good idea. And let’s not forget flowers and greenery to create a balanced, lively environment. The easiest way to tastefully beautify a room is by adding some flowers in pretty pots.

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Give your visitors a small space to relax somewhere other than the bed. A simple reading nook is enough, but add a sofa and a coffee table if your area allows it. In addition, if your visitors stay for an extended period, they may require a workspace.

So a comfy chair and a desk are always welcomed if your room has enough space. However, don’t worry if there isn’t enough space in the guest room for a desk. Most people can work on their laptops from their beds if needed.

If you must hang some of your clothes in the guest room closet, make sure you keep them out of sight of your guests. Provide enough space for your visitors to hang their clothes without interfering with yours. Having hangers for shirts, dresses, and suits on hand is also a good idea.

In addition, the guest room closet is ideal for storing an iron and ironing board. It’ll allow guests easy access, so they don’t have to impose.

You don’t have to create a luxurious guest room. Just make sure you provide all necessities for a cozy place. Use our tips to create a welcoming room space for your guests that you’ll be tempted to use yourself. It’ll be satisfying to know that you’ve made your guests feel welcome and relaxed in your home.

Published in: Ideas | Author: Lynn