If you’re someone who loves to host guests (or if you’re new to houseguest prep), discover our favorite tips to create the most inviting guest getaway.
Guest Room Essentials To Have On Hand
Stocking your guest bedroom with stylish, yet functional accents makes your guests feel right at home. Thoughtful essentials like a water carafe for late night refreshment, a valet tray to act as a catch-all, a throw blanket to get cozy, and a vase for some fresh-cut blooms all work to create a welcoming atmosphere that lets guests know they are in good hands and their comfort is your priority.
Sleeper Sofas or Storage Beds Make the Most of Your Space
Your guest room space should be cool, comfortable, and not too bright to ensure your guests get a good night’s rest to enjoy their stay. A cozy storage bed offers hidden spaces to keep their clothes & accessories organized for extended stays, while a stylish sofa bed means you can quickly transform any space into a guest room in a matter of minutes.
Add a Well Stocked Nightstand or Two
If space allows, adding in a nightstand or two provides another surface for guests to keep their daily essentials or for you to leave a nice gift or welcome note to greet them. Nightstands should balance your bedframe and overall room aesthetic, while ample storage and display space in the form of drawers, shelves, or doors, keeps your room clean and clutter-free.
Bright Ideas with USB Chargers
As part of a bedside table vignette or stationed atop a dresser or desk, a bright and balanced lamp is made better with the addition of a USB charging port to keep all electronics properly juiced up. Smartly hidden out of sight, guests can charge their phones or tablets without needing to take up an extra outlet. For those forgetful few, keep a USB cord or two in the nightstand so they are never without.
Make Their Daily Routine Easy with Swing Arm Lamps
Good lighting is just as important in a guest bedroom as it is in the primary bedroom. Creating an atmosphere with layered lighting is an important aspect to decorating your guest sleep space. Like a world class hotel, having ample bedside lighting that is easy to adjust to your needs is a great touch, especially for those guests who climb into bed looking to read a good book at the end of the day.
Create a Sense of Open Space with Mirrors
Adding a mirror or two in your guest room helps to reflect natural light, brightening a space and adding the illusion that a room is bigger than it truly is. Great for compact sleep spaces, install the mirror above a dresser or desk facing a natural light source for the best result and accent with other decor pieces like pictures, fresh flowers, and a few magazines or books for a lovely, cozy gesture.
