With the holidays and festive season fast approaching, many of us will likely entertain house guests over the holidays. Your guest bedroom may be the least used in your house, but it is vital to your guests’ first impression of your home.
Understandably, you don’t want to spend a lot of money on your house’s least used room, but with a few easy upgrades and investments, you can have a cosy guest bedroom ready to welcome guests for years to come.
A first-class guest bedroom is a combination of comfortable, functional furniture and small attention to details. Let’s go through some ideas and essentials to get this room ready.
The right bed and mattress.
When it comes to guest bedroom essentials, a guest bed is pretty high on the list. Well-rested houseguests are happy houseguests, and having a good-quality mattress in your guest room makes for a happy household all around.
If getting a lovely new mattress for your guest bedroom is a begrudging purchase, consider moving your old mattress into the guest room and treating yourself to a new one this holiday season.
Don’t skimp on storage.
There is nothing worse than living out of a suitcase, so offering the space to allow your guests to unpack appropriately is a big bonus. Invest in a well-designed built-in cupboard, allowing you to utilise the additional cupboard space throughout the year.
A well-designed Fineline wardrobe will benefit your guests and provide extra cupboard storage when the guest room is not in use.
A guest bedroom is often not the largest bedroom in the house, so maximising floor space is a good idea. Rather than hinged cupboard doors, which take up space and bump into other furniture, opt for Fineline’s sliding wardrobe doors, which take up no floor space at all.
Choosing mirror sliding doors not only brightens the room and makes it appear larger, but it also serves as a dressing room mirror, allowing your guests to view their appearance.
Fineline’s cupboards are all custom made can be designed house things like TVs or mini bar fridges behind the sliding doors.
Offer extra seating.
Extra seating, if space and budget permit, significantly enhances the appeal of a guest room, particularly when guests seek a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle. A comfortable accent chair can significantly enhance the experience, particularly for older house guests who may require additional seating for putting on their shoes.
The magic is in the details.
Paying attention to the finer details in your guest bedroom will ensure your guests feel like they have been well considered and are at home.
Pay attention to the decor—pictures on the wall, scatter pillows, and fresh flowers in a vase on the bedside table will make the space feel cosy and welcoming.
Most guests hate asking for things, no matter how close you are. They don’t want to feel like they are a nuisance. Therefore, it is helpful to have a few things on hand in your guest room to ensure your guests will have pretty much everything they need upfront.
Here are some of those things:
Wifi password
The WiFi password is without a doubt the first thing your guests will need and ask for. Make your wifi password easily visible in your guest room. A nice idea is to put it in a pretty desk frame.
Extra blankets
Blankets seem obvious, but having them washed and nicely stacked is a welcoming touch.
Towels
Towels are also a basic guest bedroom item, but having a few extra towels easily available is wonderfully handy
Books
Books are another guestroom must-have. Put some of your favourite reads on a shelf or have a book about the area where you live.
Water and a few easy snacks
Having a few bottles of water and some jars with healthy snacks such as nuts, rusks or biscuits is a lovely gesture.
Tea and coffee station
If you have the counter space, a tea and coffee station is also a wonderful touch. It saves your guests wandering around in the morning bleary-eyed looking for their first cup of caffeine. All you need is a tray with a kettle, some mugs, tea bags and coffee sachets.
Essential items in a basket
A basket with some tissues, cotton pads, make-up wipes, soap, toothpaste, shampoo and mosquito spray will make a guest feel very at home.
Assorted pillow options
Have you ever slept with a pillow that you find uncomfortable? It can completely ruin your night’s sleep. The problem is, we are all different. Some people prefer a hard pillow, while others like a fluffy soft pillow. Have some different pillows available in the cupboard so that your guests can choose the pillow that is right for them.
Hairdryer and two-prong plugs
Travelling with a hairdryer can be cumbersome and takes up space. Having one available for your guests can be a godsend. Two-prong plugs are also sometimes necessary to charge phones and laptops.
Hooks
Handy hooks are essential in guest rooms, allowing guests to hang up their bags, hats, and jackets.
Bathroom essentials
Make sure the bathroom is properly stocked and functional with a bin, toilet plunger and brush, and extra toilet paper. If your guests are staying for a period of time, a laundry basket is also a great idea.
Fan
It is the summer months, which means the nights can get hot! A fan is an item that can really make a difference to a good night’s sleep.
Lamps
Layers of light make a space feel cosy and welcoming. Make sure you have some bedside table lamps for reading and going to bed conveniently.
Decluttered surfaces
Your guest bedroom may be used for other things when not in use. But when you have guests, clear your stuff from the surfaces, cupboards, and drawers. A cluttered guest room will make it difficult for your guest to distinguish what is theirs and what is yours when packing up.
In conclusion
A thoughtfully arranged guest bedroom is the best way to demonstrate your pride in your home. With the extra care and attention to detail you bestow on your guests, it will make for a truly memorable and happy festive season.
If you would like to upgrade the wardrobes in your guest room, or any other room in your home, give us at Fineline Wardrobe Solutions a call today.
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