Guest Picks: Building a Simple Guestroom
Having a mirror in the guest room allows for simple primping without taking up valuable communal bathroom time.
These fragrant and pretty candles are packaged in recycled paper infused with the seeds of the candle's featured plant, so you can actually plant the box and watch the seedlings grow. Your guests can enjoy the candle while you enjoy the outdoor plants.
Small area rugs are a simple and inexpensive way to add a little color and warmth to any space. And they're an easy way to make an impromptu guest area feel like home.
Having a spot to set towels and linens aside in the guest room alleviates the need for your friends or family to dig through your linen closet. This one boasts a timeless design and will snuggle into the smallest of spaces.
Having a few books on the nightstand for guests to leaf through is always a nice touch, especially when you have ones that encourage as much daydreaming as this one does.
Pretty and delicate curtains are a simple way to make a casual corner more of an actual living space for guests.
Rise and shine with this classically designed Moon Beam alarm clock. Guests can wake to a traditional bell or for early rising adventurers, a bell and a light.
Printed throw pillows can grace a chair or impromptu bed to add color and life. These soft linen and cotton ones boast a spring design that helps bring the bright outdoors in. The covers even unzip for easy dry-cleaning.
A water carafe is a luxury in the guest room. Let your guests serve themselves in style with this simple yet sturdy recycled glass version.
Setting out Turkish washcloths and bath towels in nice, neutral colors is a surefire way to make friends and family feel right at home.
You may run the risk of your guests never leaving, but these soft bathrobes are nice for lazy mornings when the agenda is loose and the coffee pot is full.
A basic three-drawer dresser can be tough to find, but this simple version from Ikea can hold everything your guests will need to store for a weekend, or a week.
If you like your guest room to double as an office or common room when folks aren't visiting, this small sleeper sofa is a great way to ease the conversion.
Brighten up any space and make even the tiniest of living spaces seem larger with these pretty rimless mirrors..
Add a little life to any space with this sweet terrarium.
Guests with iPhones can use this charging station without access to the computer. It's convenient, practical and thoughtful.
Inspired by midcentury Scandinavian design, this lamp gives off a soft glow and works with most color palettes.
This small writing desk is a great accessory. It could invite guests to write postcards, display souvenirs or even get a little work done while away from home.Next: 8 Tips for Gracious Guest Rooms
A side table or night table is a welcome addition to any guest room. This midcentury design boasts two drawers for reading materials or personal stowaway space.
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