Most of the rooms in your home are “necessary spaces” that get used every day, or at least nearly every day. The guest room, however, is special. It likely doesn’t get used all of the time, but when it does, it’s by close family and friends who have traveled to visit. What better way to show your guests how much you value their presence than to create a guest room that feels like a weekend retreat?
A luxurious guest room is an art form that balances sophisticated design, intuitive functionality, and indulgences making your guests feel welcomed and truly celebrated. Come along with us, as we provide tips to transform your guest room from ordinary to extraordinary, where every detail tells a story of refined hospitality and thoughtful design.
Embrace Textures
Layer soft sheets, cozy quilts, and fluffy pillows, to ensure your guest bed is just as comfy as your own. Want to create a truly immersive experience? Wash the bedding and guest towels in a luxury laundry detergent, with a refreshing scent to help your guests relax and feel indulged.
Add Fresh Flowers
Fresh flowers, whether a beautiful bouquet or a stem picked from your garden, is a tangible expression of affection. It lets your guests know that you are grateful for their visit and for you, it is a special occasion. If your visitor is a last-minute guest, keep candles available that can be lit to ensure the guest room still feels like a special respite.
Provide Refreshments
Stock your guest room with small snacks, water, and or maybe even its own coffee so your guests can enjoy the comforts of home without having to leave their room. While the closest friends and families will happily help themselves to your kitchen, some may not feel as comfortable wandering alone in your home.
Focus on the Details
Whether it’s an extra cozy blanket for guests who may be extra chilly or decorative throw pillows to add to the luxury of the bedding, the details make all the difference in a well-designed guest room. Add a mirror for enhanced natural light and to allow guests to get ready for the day without having to haul toiletries to the bathroom, down the hall. And don’t forget the hangers in the closet … and space in said closet for your guests to use.
Don’t Forget the Guest Bath
Just like the guest bedroom, the guest bathroom should be well stocked to ensure your family and friends feel at home and have what they need. Luxurious bath towels, hand towels, and wash cloths should be laid out and ready for use. There’s no better time to dig out those special soaps you have been saving and be sure to have a basket of items they may have forgotten, such as extra toothbrushes, mini toothpaste, deodorant, and personal items.
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