It’s easy to throw a bunch of hand me downs into an extra space, call it a guest bedroom, and create a perfectly fine place for overnight guests to stay, but with a few small touches, you can create a room that is a wonderful and welcoming place for your guests to spend the night.
- Keep sentimental belongings to a minimum and limit any knick knacks or overly personal touches. Just the bare essentials creates a more restful room.
- Stick to neutral decor. Use taupes, beiges, and calming blues to create a universally appealing room. While trendy, loud colors can make a big impression, they may not be what every guest wants to see first thing in the morning.
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- Store extra linens in the room and make sure to let your guests know where they are. If they need to replace the sheets or grab a new towel for any reason, they won’t have to disturb you at an inconvenient hour.
- Use the best quality sheets that you can budget for the guest room and find a pretty coverlet with complementing throw pillows to create a comfortable, relaxing bed.
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- A small sitting area is the perfect place for your guests to retreat at night. They can read a book or newspaper before bed without feeling like they are getting in the way of your nightly routine.
- Good lighting is essential. Don’t leave your guests in the dark for bedside reading or getting ready in the morning.
- Since we don’t often spend time in the guest bedroom at night, we may not realize that the room is visible to the street or neighbors at night. Make sure to provide privacy in the windows.
- Leave a small tray with toiletry essentials and a few snacks so that your guests won’t feel like they are bothering you if they realize that they left something at home or find themselves hungry.
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