Make guests to your home feel welcome by providing a comfortable room for them in which to sleep, be alone or to work on personal matters. Here are several ways to decorate a guest room.
68. Choose appropriate colours
Choose neutral, warm and inviting colors for your guest room. Keep the colors simple and clean, making sure that they complement each other and go with the other colors in your home.
69. Use accents
Provide the proper accents to the guest room without cluttering it. Include comfortable throw pillows and wall pictures for your guests to enjoy. Avoid adding family pictures and children’s artwork to this room. Leave space for your guests to place their pictures and personal items.
70. Add a chair
Make sure to add a comfortable chair for your guests to use. A recliner is an excellent choice. If your guest they will be comfortable sitting on the bed. There will be things they will need to do that require a chair, such as writing letters or watching television.
71. Flowers
Supply your guests with plenty of fresh towels, linens and extra pillows. These can be stored in the bottom drawer of a chest or dresser. Include a small clothes hamper so that dirty linens and clothes can be kept tidy.
72. Useful items
Make sure the room is equipped with a working alarm clock and calendar. Don’t forget to turn it off before your guests arrive, unless they have asked you to set it for them. The calendar should be big enough to be easily seen; a desktop calendar is not recommended.
73. Thoughtful touches
Adding little touches that reflect your guests’ interests is recommended. If your guest loves photography, leave a book of photographs on the night stand. If your guest collects clown figurines, place one on the dresser.
74. Keep closets clean
Make sure all storage areas are empty. There should be nothing in the closet or any of the drawers, except for items they will need during their stay. Don’t forget to dust out the drawers of the chests and dressers.
75. Handy basket
Place a basket of personal items on the foot of the bed. No one has ever gone anywhere without forgetting something. An extra toothbrush still in the package, razors, shampoo and soap will come in handy. Add pens and paper to this basket.
