It’s that time of the year again. Time to open your home to friends and family, only to regret it about five minutes later when you realize your guest room looks like a storage closet. No worries, though! With a little thought and some elbow grease, you can transform that multi-purpose space into a welcoming haven your guests will enjoy.
Tidy Up and Clear the Chaos
If your guest room is currently doubling as an office, storage unit, or place where old furniture goes to die, it’s time for some serious decluttering. Toss, donate, or temporarily hide anything that screams, “I don’t belong here!” You don’t want Aunt Carol tripping over your treadmill-turned-clothes rack or dodging stacks of holiday gift wrap. Then get vacuuming, dusting, and scrubbing.
Make the Bed Cozy and Comfortable
Want a five-star guest review? Start with clean linens. Add a cozy comforter, a throw blanket for those who are always cold (you know who you are), and a selection of pillows ranging from soft as a cloud to just shy of concrete (again, you know who you are). Bonus points if you toss on some decorative pillows that serve absolutely no functional purpose but look Instagram-worthy.
Stock Up on Must-Haves for Your Guests
Save guests from an awkward scavenger hunt by providing a few essentials. Empty hangers? Yes. Space in the dresser? Make it happen. A wastebasket? Vital. Add a power strip for all their devices, a spare phone charger for the perpetually unprepared, tissue box for winter sniffles, and a little bowl for jewelry so they’re not frantically retracing their steps before checkout time. Oh, and don’t forget a bedside lamp for late-night reading—or scrolling.,
Add a Touch of Luxury
You don’t have to go full-on five-star luxury, but small touches can make all the difference. Set up a small coffee maker so your guests can caffeinate. Include some packaged snacks for midnight munchies. Toss in a couple of brochures to local attractions. And of course, bottled water, because nobody wants to stumble around your kitchen in the dark, trying to figure out which cupboard holds the glasses.
Help Your Guests Feel at Home
Go the extra mile. A vase of holiday flowers instantly says, “I care.” Leave a cute note card with the Wi-Fi password. Throw in a few books, magazines, or games in case they need some downtime. Provide robes just in case they forgot theirs, a full-length mirror for those outfit-check selfies, and a holiday-scented candle with a candle warmer (or matches, if you are feeling brave).
Don’t Overlook the Bathroom
Start with fresh towels. Add a basket with mini toiletries like toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash (unscented, because you don’t need any surprise allergic reactions on your hands). Stock up on extra toilet paper. Be sure to provide pain reliever medication just in case. If your guest room doesn’t have its own bathroom, make sure your shared bathroom is guest ready.
Give the Room a Try-Out
Put yourself in your guests’ slippers. Spend a few minutes hanging out in the room to see if it’s comfortable. Are the lights bright enough for reading? Does the temperature feel right, or is it arctic-level freezing? Check for noise, too. If the room faces the street or your neighbor’s yappy dog, consider leaving out earplugs. And if the room gets blasted by early-morning sunlight, throw in a sleep mask.
Your Perfect Guest Room in Your Perfect Home
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