If you’re delighting in having guests come to stay again after the stay-at-home orders that most of us had to follow during the height of the global pandemic lifted, you might be keen to upgrade the area you’ve been allotting to your visitors.
If you plan to have many people come to stay throughout the year, or if you know people will be staying for a while, it pays to have a luxurious, welcoming, restful space for them to use that you know they’ll love being in, time after time. Read on for some tips for designing the ultimate guest bedroom that those in your life will want to return to repeatedly.
Invest in a Quality Bed and Bedding
One of the most important factors of a bedroom is a comfortable bed. You can help your guests to feel at home by offering them a bed that lulls them to sleep each night. It’s vital to have a decent base that holds a mattress flat and straight, so start with that. Then, top it with a mattress of a style that’s likely to suit different sleeping choices (e.g., side, back, or stomach) and body sizes. Choose the biggest and highest quality option you can find and consider adding a mattress topper for additional guest comfort.
After that, place some lovely, soft-on-the-skin bedding on the bed to help your guests feel snug and cozy. Avoid using outdated or worn-out sheets, blankets, quilts, etc., that you wouldn’t like to sleep in yourself or that don’t tie in with the room’s décor. Choose high-thread-count sheets made from natural, breathable fabrics that will remind your guests of stays in luxury hotels. In addition, provide a selection of different pillow types for people to choose from, so they can pick out an option that suits their neck, shoulders, back, etc.
Consider How to Keep the Temperature Comfortable
Another top consideration is the temperature in the bedroom. We all need a space to sleep in that doesn’t get too hot or too cold. As such, it’s worth investing in a stylish low-profile ceiling fan or another fan option that guests can turn on when they want to move hot air around and feel a little cooler. It helps if bedrooms have opening windows to let a breeze in too.
If you live somewhere that gets particularly hot or cold at different times of the year, you may also want to invest in HVAC for the guest bedroom or the home in general. A reverse-cycle air conditioner that keeps spaces warm in winter and cool in summer can be handy. Alternatively, you might set up a plug-in heater or ensure an installed fireplace works correctly in the guest bedroom.
Allow for Proper Storage Space
Even if your guests come to stay for a couple of nights, it’s nice for them to have some area where they can stow away their items and hang up some clothing. Ensure, then, that the bedroom they’ll stay in has proper storage space. You don’t need to empty an entire closet if you need space for your own gear in there, but making space in at least a third of it will make people feel more comfortable about storing their clothes while they stay.
You might also like to ensure there are bedside tables free for guests to pop things in, and a luggage rack, desk, table, chest, or another item for them to place their suitcase on when they arrive. Doing this will prevent people from tripping over their items when moving about the guest bedroom and aid them in settling in.
Provide Handy Practical Items
Lastly, impress your guests further by providing a raft of handy practical items in the bedroom for their use. This will help those who have forgotten certain goods, had to stay unexpectedly, or just didn’t think to put everything they might need in their bags. For example, you could set out a toothbrush and toothpaste for visitors, a razor, some cleanser and moisturizer, and a phone charger.
You might also like to have some slippers and a bathrobe there for people to use, as well as a full-length mirror and a desk or bedside table lamp. It’s also helpful to give people your login information for the internet service you use at home, some details about local attractions, Uber or cab details, etc.
You need to put some time, effort, and money into creating a wonderful guest bedroom, but once you’re done, you can feel good about what you’ve created and know that you’re always ready for last-minute guests.
