This could include a vase of fresh flowers, a basket of snacks, or a framed photo of you and your guest.ģ. This will help your guests feel more comfortable and welcomed.Ģ. Make sure the guest room is clean and clutter-free. Phi Dang, director, Sidepost (opens in new tab), advises:ġ. Door hooks are a great idea for dressing gowns and don’t forget a waste bin – dull but necessary! What are the simplest ways to enhance a guest room? Storage is key – a bedside table is essential and if you have the space a wardrobe and somewhere to store a suitcase. This means extra towels, pillows, and blankets – ideally a choice of thicknesses for those cooler evenings and a couple of different pillows – a hard and soft option for example. If you can, and you have the budget, go all out in your guest room. There’s nothing lovelier than walking into a feminine bedroom idea that’s naturally scented with seasonal blooms. This sounds simple, but a beautiful bunch of fresh flowers placed in the guest room before they arrive is a detail that says you care.įlowers also bring life, color, and texture to a space - try to incorporate a couple of scented stems too depending on the time of year.
In five years, your guests won’t remember what color the sheets were, but they will remember the good times you shared.’ 9. Sharing your home is about creating shared memories and making room for loved ones. Your guests will appreciate getting to use your vintage furniture, but only if they aren’t worried that it’s too fragile. Provide the basics, like the Isabella large nightstand with charging station (opens in new tab), from Ballard Designs.ĭeMorrow continues: ‘Don’t add off-limits furniture.
I have a “help yourself” attitude when it comes to refreshments, or anything in my home for that matter – if you need it, it's yours for the asking.’ĭarla DeMorrow, professional organizer, interior designer, and owner of HeartWork Organizing (opens in new tab), says: ‘Do make room for your guest in the closet, drawers, or with an easy-to-access spot to unpack their suitcase. When welcoming guests, adopting small details like having the door unlocked, and space (and empty hangers) in the coat closet are a few things to remember. Turn your living space into a pop-up guest room with a sofa bedīilly Ceglia of Billy Ceglia Design (opens in new tab), says: ‘I always try and create a feeling of ease and comfort when creating a guest room and remind clients that it's more than design. This set has been made with love in Portugal, with each piece being individually dyed a lovely earthy pink for a completely one-off finish. Have a pile of warm blankets in a basket by the bed (check out the Beachcomber (opens in new tab) or Aubrey woven basket (opens in new tab) collections from Pottery Barn), and for an extra touch have an extra pillow too.’įor the best bed that just begs to be snuggled in, nothing beats the softness of the Vintage Rose 100% linen bedding (opens in new tab) from Secret Linen Store (as shown). Primm says: ‘Make guests as comfortable as possible by adding small touches around your guest room. Pop on a tactile throw and a couple of oversized, feather-filled pillows to create a romantic bedroom beckoning with the dive-in appeal. Forget those claustrophobic hospital corners, pressed-to-perfection sheets, and overly formal scatter pillow arrangements! You want guests to feel like they can relax, not live in fear of creating a crease – sacre bleu! Instead, layer up the guest bed with lived-in layers of tumbled linens in calming pastel hues.