Here we are, seven days away from Thanksgiving. Family and friends will soon descend upon your home. Expecting overnight guests? Don’t stress. Here’s a handful of suggestions to give your guest room the charm of a bed and breakfast combined with the luxuries of a boutique hotel.
Courtesy of Kayla Kitts
Be prepared – they may never want to leave!
Scented candles and a reading lamp will help your guests feel at home. An alarm clock will help them wake up from an afternoon nap or for that early airport shuttle.
Extra pillows and throws will keep your overnight visitors comfy and warm.
Bottled water or a carafe with a small cup is a must-have for a bedside table, along with a selection of books and magazines that match your guests’ interests.
A full-size mirror will help your guests look their finest in their holiday attire. Luxurious linens will help them sleep well.
Soft bathrobes and disposable flip flops offer a spa-like touch. And don’t forget to clear out some closet space before guests arrive.
For visitors who can’t say goodbye to work for the long weekend stock a desk with pens and notepads, along with easy access to a power strip.
A reading nook offers guests a place to relax. This side table provides the ideal spot for fresh flowers, a coaster and a bowl for nuts.
Below are more guest bedroom and guest bathroom tips to help you create stylish spaces for your Thanksgiving visitors. And go shopping at your local second-hand or vintage shop for chic, budget-friendly decor your guests will love.
Preparing a stylish guest suite is a snap with inspiration from 5-star hotels and these five tips:
Company coming? We're here to help with ways to turn your spare bedroom into a cozy guest retreat.
1. Create an environment that promotes a great night's sleep. Make the bed super comfy by adding a thick duvet and lots of fluffy pillows. High thread-count, 100 percent cotton sheets are also a must.
2. Stock the guest room with magazines and books, and put together a snack tray or basket filled with light snacks and bottled water.
3. Lay out bathrobes and place rolled bath towels at the foot of the bed in case your guests would like to freshen up upon arrival.
4. Hang a small mirror in the guest room to provide a spot for touching up makeup or putting on jewelry. A long dressing mirror is also a nice addition.
5. If your overnight guests are family or close friends, it's always a nice touch to display photos of time spent together in the past; everyone enjoys a trip down memory lane.
5 Tips to Prepare Your Guest Bath for Company
Treat your overnight guests to a five-star hotel experience by turning your guest bathroom into a spa-like retreat.
1. Most importantly, make sure the entire room is squeaky clean. Treat yourself to a day off from cleaning; hire a professional cleaning service to do the dirty work.
2. Replace a worn or dated shower curtain and upgrade an old bathmat for a new, super-plush model.
3. Splurge on thick, 100 percent cotton bath towels, washcloths and hand towels. A great tip is to buy guest towels in a different color than your regular towels, so you'll always have the "good" towels ready for overnight guests.
4. Brighten up the bath with a vase of fresh flowers and add a subtle aroma with scented soaps or potpourri.
5. Stock the bathroom with the little amenities that your guests may have forgotten to pack: shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer, toothpaste, toothbrushes and razor. Even the most organized traveler will forget something, so having those items readily on-hand for your guests will save a trip to the store.
Welcome your Holiday guest in style with comfort on a very budget-friendly wallet...
Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Interior Design!
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Live well,
Yvonne
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