Hello friends,
Let's give a warm welcome to Jane Blanchard who is guest posting today for the Happy Turtle.
Jane works for Modernize.com, a new home design, decorating, and remodeling website.
She has written for sites like The Huffington Post, About.com and Apartment Therapy.
With more people just staying at hotels
these days, the art of preparing a proper guest room is practically lost. It's
not as simple as making the bed or fluffing the pillows anymore. You must make
the visitor feel special and comfortable with thoughtful items and arrangements
within the space. Create the ultimate guest room with these bright ideas next
time someone knocks on your door.
Offer
Ample Cabinet Space
Even if your guest is only staying one night,
they’ll want to have some privacy for their personal items. Clean out and line
a sturdy cabinet or dresser. The cabinet interior should be free of all items,
encouraging guests to "move in" temporarily. Definitely add some
decorations on the cabinet's top surface, but still allow ample space for
guests to lay down certain items. Keys, phones and other small items get lost
easily if there's no clean surface to store them on.
Lay
out the Ground Rules
Emergencies can happen at any time, even
when guests are just visiting for the night. Provide a safety list in the guest
room with all emergency exits clearly marked. Even provide some local emergency
numbers in case of any issues. On a more casual subject, also include the
home's WiFi password with this information. With today's technology relying
heavily on Internet access, it's courteous to offer the password so the visitor
doesn't have to use their data plan to check email and other accounts.
Provide
Easy Access to Linens
Although this host added several pillows to
the bed, you don't have to create such an ornate display. Add one or two
pillows to the guest bed while storing away two other pillows in an adjacent
closet. Point out these pillows and blankets when the guest sets their personal
items in the room. They'll feel more at home if they know where these essentials
are located. You don't want your visitors to be cold at midnight without extra
supplies.
Install
a Small Refrigerator
If you really want to create the ultimate
guest room, install a small refrigerator. Although it may seem like overkill,
this thoughtful convenience is appreciated by nearly everyone. Fill it with
bottled water, juices and other goodies. The kitchen could be just down the
hall, but finding fresh water in the middle of the night could be a chore for
some visitors. For seniors in particular, cold food and drinks within reach are
true luxuries.
Act
like a Hotel
You can't get anymore convenient than this
glass cabinet. Visitors will always be in need of certain items, including
tissues, toilet paper and even toothpaste. Add all the essential toiletries to
a basket or a cabinet like this one. Visitors see the items immediately, making
them feel like they're at home. As a good host, you want to avoid making people
feel embarrassed about asking for more toilet paper, for example. Offering your
home to a person creates a bond that helps them feel more comfortable visiting
another time.
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