While decorating our homes, we tend to pay utmost attention to the living room and the bedrooms. The space that should serve as a space for unwinding and relaxation for your guests is often ignored. You guessed it right! We are talking about the guest room.
A guest room should be a welcoming space where the luxury of a hotel blends with the charm of a home. So, what is the easiest way to decorate the guest room?
Think about your last stay at your favourite hotel. What made your stay perfect? Great bedding? Slippers? Premium toiletries? Or the imported tea bags? Just add those little things and you are done!
Need more inspiration? Here are some of the best ways directly sourced from premium hotels to transform your guest room into a five-star getaway.
Prepare a luxurious bed
This is the first step in creating a welcoming guest room. Now, if you are thinking of dumping your old mattress and the bedding here, then stop!
Like hotels, your guest room should have a cosy environment that helps in a good night sleep. Thus, make sure that the mattress is firm yet supple.
Also, ditch the fancy silk sheets and go for cotton ones. Add a matching duvet and pile on lots of pillows and cushions to make it attention-grabbing.
Do place a rug under the bed for additional comfort of your guests.
Help them feel at home
The idea is to make your guests feel at home. Thus, stash guest towels, a robe, and some extra sheets for their comfortable stay. Also, ensure that the bathroom has a good stock of toiletries.
It is a common practice to dump any unwanted things in the guest room cupboards. While there is nothing wrong in that, just ensure that there is enough space for your guests to keep their luggage.
Let them help themselves
Since we have scoured these ideas from the boutique hotels, we would recommend keeping a kettle with some tea bags and coffee powder. That way, your guests can begin their day with a freshly brewed cup of cuppa without asking you.
Not everybody will be comfortable opening your fridge to satiate their midnight hunger pangs. Also, keep some healthy snacks and drinks.
Dress the windows
Add blinds or thick curtains to the windows for better sleep. After all, you don’t want your guests to wake up at the crack of dawn! However, you need not go overboard with the budget here.
Now, let’s look at some of the décor elements that you can consider.
Add fresh flowers
One of the easiest ways to light up any room is by placing fresh flowers. Just pick up a bunch from your local florist and put them in a vase. Don’t have a vase? Don’t worry! A glass jar would just create the same magic.
Help them relax
If your guests love to read, stock the bedside table with some magazines or novels. If your guests like to pen down their thoughts at the end of the day, keep a beautiful handmade diary and a pen for them. These little things will surely earn you some brownie points.
Don’t forget a mirror
If there is an empty wall in the room, hang a small mirror for your guests to get ready. Add a table and chair that can act as a dressing area.
Focus on the lighting
Create a warm environment by adding good lights. Go for yellow lights to hide any flaws in the décor. Add a bedside lamp if your budget allows.
Select a theme
While some may feel that this is the first step, we beg to differ here. While you can definitely go for a specific theme, it is important to keep your guest room welcoming for every type of guest.
We recommend opting for a light or neutral colour scheme with some whimsical design elements on the wall. You can also add some colourful accents to create a chic look.
With these simple tips, we are sure that your guests would never want to leave your home.
Do you have some tips for us? Do let us know in the comments!