Guest Room Tips - Creating a 5-Star Guest Room
Is there room in your home for guests? Even if you don't have a room dedicated just to guests, you can make a warm and inviting space for friends and relatives who come to visit.
First, consider who your guests are most likely to be.
Single friends traveling on business or distant relatives with small children? Few homes can accommodate all types of guests, but knowing your most likely candidates will help you plan.
The most fundamental thing for guests is a comfortable place to sleep.
If your office doubles as your guest room, determine if there is enough room for a pull out sofa or a futon that can double as a bed.
If your guest will be sleeping in the living room, perhaps give them some privacy with a folding screen.
Clear away clutter.
Knickknacks, crafts, books, and other household stuff make a guest area feel cramped and unwelcoming.
If it needs it, paint the room a warm, bright color.
Guests will feel cozy no matter your climate or the size of the room.
Adjust the lighting.
A bedside lamp is always appreciated, as is the ability to dim potentially harsh overhead lighting.
Buy new linens to keep just for guests.
Clean, inviting colors with subtle patterns are best so leave the superheroes bedspread to the kids.
Have a great pillow.
If you want to go all out, get a firm one and a soft one so your guest can make their choice.
Clear out a drawer or a space for your guest's personal items.
A place to store their luggage is helpful as well.
Put a phone in the guest's room.
By the way, if you don't want your guest making long distance calls, let them know in advance what you consider acceptable.
Give the gift of music.
If you don't have a spare one, buy a clock radio just for the guest room.
If you have the budget, get one with a CD player or even an iPod docking station.
And, if you know your guests taste in music, put some CDs in the room for your guest to enjoy.
Add a vase of fresh flowers or a bottle of wine with a lovely ribbon on it, and you're ready to go! You are welcome to publish or reprint this article, free of charge, as long as the article remain unchanged, all hyperlinks are active, and the "About the Author" section is included in the reprint.
The author is not liable for any loss profits, expenses, or any other damages resulting from the use or misuse of articles published on this website.
First, consider who your guests are most likely to be.
Single friends traveling on business or distant relatives with small children? Few homes can accommodate all types of guests, but knowing your most likely candidates will help you plan.
The most fundamental thing for guests is a comfortable place to sleep.
If your office doubles as your guest room, determine if there is enough room for a pull out sofa or a futon that can double as a bed.
If your guest will be sleeping in the living room, perhaps give them some privacy with a folding screen.
Clear away clutter.
Knickknacks, crafts, books, and other household stuff make a guest area feel cramped and unwelcoming.
If it needs it, paint the room a warm, bright color.
Guests will feel cozy no matter your climate or the size of the room.
Adjust the lighting.
A bedside lamp is always appreciated, as is the ability to dim potentially harsh overhead lighting.
Buy new linens to keep just for guests.
Clean, inviting colors with subtle patterns are best so leave the superheroes bedspread to the kids.
Have a great pillow.
If you want to go all out, get a firm one and a soft one so your guest can make their choice.
Clear out a drawer or a space for your guest's personal items.
A place to store their luggage is helpful as well.
Put a phone in the guest's room.
By the way, if you don't want your guest making long distance calls, let them know in advance what you consider acceptable.
Give the gift of music.
If you don't have a spare one, buy a clock radio just for the guest room.
If you have the budget, get one with a CD player or even an iPod docking station.
And, if you know your guests taste in music, put some CDs in the room for your guest to enjoy.
Add a vase of fresh flowers or a bottle of wine with a lovely ribbon on it, and you're ready to go! You are welcome to publish or reprint this article, free of charge, as long as the article remain unchanged, all hyperlinks are active, and the "About the Author" section is included in the reprint.
The author is not liable for any loss profits, expenses, or any other damages resulting from the use or misuse of articles published on this website.
