Guest Picks: 20 Little Touches to Make the Guest Room Cozy
Make sure your guests have a place to charge their electronics like phones and iPads while they're staying with you. This one also doubles as an alarm clock for any early morning departures.
Seasonal throw pillows make the room seem cheery, and your guests will feel as though you decorated the room for just them.
If you’re anything like me, you’re always cold when sleeping; the more blankets, the better. Add a cozy throw to the end of the bed so that your guests can have extra warmth — just in case.
It’s nice for guests to have a place to hang jackets, dresses for special occasions, etc. Just one or two of these hooks behind the door is a nice touch.
While you’re not running a hotel, it’s still a nice touch to have a unisex bathrobe that guests can use while they’re with you. Robes are too bulky to travel with, especially in the colder winter months. Just wash them when they leave, and your next guest will be just as pleased.
While a candle may never get lit in the guest room, once you remove the lid, the room gets filled with a good scent. It’s nice to have a room that smells good, especially if it’s near the kitchen and may absorb the garlic you had been cooking with that night.
A little book light in the nightstand will let guests read at night should they not be sleepy when everyone else goes to bed, or if they wake before everyone else.
Every guest room needs a mirror for when the bathroom is occupied or for a quick check before coming out to greet the whole family in the early morning.
Give your guests a place to set valuables like keys, watches and rings while they sleep. This tray is a great catchall for the dresser or nightstand, and it will prevent guest from having to search for their little things all around the house.
Extra pillows in the room will make sure that all guests have exactly the comfort they need for a good night's rest.
Nothing says “welcome” more than a vase of fresh flowers. Whether a single bloom or a big bouquet, your guests will appreciate their beauty.
If space allows, it’s nice to have a spot in the room, like a chair, for guests to sit and relax in other than the bed.
Who doesn't appreciate a little screen time? When their favorite show isn't your favorite show, this gives your guests the option to get away for a little bit.
Even if your guests are too old to be afraid of the dark, make sure there’s a nightlight in the room or hallway so that they can find their way to the bathroom in the dark.
This is on my own guest room wish list. How nice would it be for guests to be able to get their espresso right away without having to ask or wake you?
Make sure your guests have toiletries to use like body wash and lotion, especially during the dry winter months.
Guests can get thirsty in the middle of the night, and they can sometimes be shy about asking for water. Make sure they stay hydrated by providing a water carafe with its own stackable cup on the bedside table.
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