With the festive season approaching, many of us will likely entertain house guests over the holidays. Despite its infrequent use, your guest room plays a crucial role in shaping your guests’ impression of your home.
Understandably, you don’t want to spend a lot of money on your house’s least used room. However, with a few easy upgrades and investments, you can prepare your guest room for years to come.
The right bed and mattress.
When it comes to guest room essentials, a guest bed is pretty high on the list. Well-rested house guests are happy house guests. 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 room 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. 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 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, it also serves as a dressing room mirror, allowing your guests to view their appearance.
If your guest room already has adequate cupboards but you would like the space saving attributes of sliding wardrobe doors, we at Fineline can do a simply wardrobe door conversion for you. The old hinged doors are removed and are replaced with sliding wardrobe doors.
Offer extra seating.
Extra seating, if space and budget permit, significantly enhances the appeal of a guest room. Guests may want to seek a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle. A comfortable accent chair can significantly enhance your guest room, particularly for older house guests who may require additional seating for putting on their shoes.
Pay attention to the details.
The magic is always in the details. Details will ensure your guests feel like they have been well-considered and are at home. Pay attention to decor—pictures on the wall, scatter pillows, and fresh flowers in a vase on the bedside table. Make sure the room is functional with hooks on the wall to hang up jackets or bags, a dustbin, tissues, fresh towels, and extra blankets for colder nights. Display your Wi-Fi details to ensure your guests can instantly connect.
If you want to go above and beyond, consider providing some of their favourite snacks, a kettle equipped with a tea and coffee tray, or even some toiletries for them to use during their stay.
Put your newly installed Fineline wardrobe to beneficial use other than for clothes storage. You can design a Finleine cupboard to hold a TV or coffee station, among many other items. With the help of your Fineline wardrobe, your guest room can become a cosy haven.
Create a happy household.
A well-considered guest room is the ultimate way of showing how house-proud you are. With the extra care and attention to detail you bestow on your house 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.
