5 Items To transform Your Guest Room

Got a guest room that needs some remodeling, or a spark of inspiration? Now, that the holidays are over, and you’ve got the mindspace (and time), we’ve got a few thoughts to whip your guest room into shape before your next set of guests arrive. Warning… the downside to following these tips: your guests may never want to leave

Install Blackout Window Treatments

While window coverings that offer more decorative appeal than light control are fine in some rooms of a home, that’s not the case in a guest room. We suggest that you provide blackout roller shades or linen drapes that allow your guest to literally black out the room. A guest in the home is on vacay, and will appreciate a dark room for sleeping in. If late nights are part of the itinerary blocking out early morning sunlight should be item #1.

Good Reading is a Must

Even though many of us try to pack something to read when we travel, it’s interesting to scope out the books of our friends and family when we stay with them. Throw in a few good read reads into your guest room just in case one them piques someone's interest. Plus they're cute. Books are cute.

Create a Luxe Bed

No, we could not forget this one. The bed is the most important thing in the room, becasue everybody wants a fabulous night’s sleep. Top the mattress cover, and add the highest quality sheets you can afford. Simple rule to follow is: Cotton in the winter, and linen in the summer. Add a downy duvet in colder months and a lighter yet colorful blanket in the summer. You’re going to look like a superstar.

Water

One of the worst things imaginable for a guest is waking up to a parched throat in the middle of the night in a strange house — stumbling through the dark to get a swallow of water. Seriously, keep your guest from this tragedy in the making by leaving a bottle of sparkling or mineral water with glasses. Bonus points for adding a simple vase with a single stem flower, to serve as a reminder of nature. Anything fragrant will add a memorable touch.