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MAKING YOUR GUESTS FEEL AT HOME DOESN’T HAVE TO BE
A STRESSFUL TASK. WITH THESE CREATIVE GUEST BEDROOM
IDEAS, YOUR SPARE BEDROOM WILL BE READY FOR THEIR
ARRIVAL EVEN IF IT’S LAST MINUTE!
Embrace the More the Merrier with Unique Beds
There may be times where more than one guest is staying in
your guest bedroom. It could be a couple that sleeps in sepa-
rate beds, or friends and family who don’t want to share. So,
you may need more than one place for your loved ones to get
some shut eye. However, bunk beds aren’t always ideal for all
generations and building a home addition to have more than
one guest bedroom isn’t realistic.
Instead, opt for smart bedding solutions to ensure all
guests will have a place to catch up on their well-needed rest
and relaxation. Interior hammocks take up minimal space
and will make your guests feel as if they’ve slipped away on
a secret vacation. You can also have a main bed, with the ad-
dition of comfortable cots, or a bed that has a pullout for more
sleeping arrangement options.
Let Your Guests Recharge their Batteries,
and their Gadgets
Keep the Decorating Ideas Neutral
To ensure every guest feels comfortable in your guest bed-
room, keep the bedroom neutral. You don’t want the room to
be too feminine, nor do you want it to be too masculine, too
immature or too fancy. Stick with neutrals and let the small
accents of the room offer personality and style. After all, it’s
much easier to swap out floral print pillows for matte black
ones than it is to completely redecorate with new guest bed-
room ideas.
With that said, you may also want to have a couple of guest
bedroom ideas for décor readily available at any given time.
Whether it’s a different bedspread, unique throw pillows or
décor items, having the option to personalize your guests’
stay will certainly increase their comfort.
A Storage Option is an Absolute Must
No one likes living out of a suitcase. Even if your guests only
stay for a day or two, they should still have the option to empty
their suitcase and store them accordingly. If the guest bed-
room is large enough, a dresser is certainly a must. If not, the
closet should be emptied out for your guests’ arrival. Now, if
you don’t have any additional floor space or a closet in the
room, you will have to implement some creative decorating
ideas that make use of valuable wall space. Install shelving
units, and hang hooks on the back of the door to ensure your
guests don’t have to live uncomfortably out of their suitcase
during their stay.
Guests are going to need to do more than s imply recharge
their own batteries at the end of the day. We live in a digital
age where technology has literally become our lifeline, and
with that comes plenty of cords, devices and batteries to be
charged. Decrease the clutter and increase organization with
a stylish charging station for your guests. They’ll appreci-
ate having everything they need to keep their gadgets alive
throughout their stay.
Provide Privacy with Simple Details
No matter how well you know your guests, they still deserve
their own privacy. Curtains and a bedroom door are an obvi-
ous, but it’s the small details that will really make your guests
feel comfortable and welcome in your home. Install a lock on
the guest bedroom door, and have stylish room dividers read-
ily available if more than one person is staying in your guest
bedroom. These simple details will make a powerful impact
on their stay.
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