We’ve all been there – a guest or guests arriving with little to no notice, forcing you to re-do a room for them to stay in!
“When friends or relatives visit us, we usually want to provide a relaxing and inviting place for them to enjoy. Ensuring they have this last minute can be stressful. Fortunately, there are ways to quickly re-vamp a guest room for your guests imminent arrival,” says Larry Franks, a lifestyle writer at Britstudent and Writemyx.
Whether it’s a house-proud grandmother, an old school friend or the dreaded in-laws, providing a guest-room that’s spick and span in an instant may seem impossible. Luckily, you have these tips to help you out! So, read on for 5 ways to re-vamp a guest room for impromptu visitors.
Make the bed
Beds are the centrepiece of every room – if the bed looks great, the rest of the room will, too! We all underestimate the power of tidying a few simple things and beds are one of them. If you’ve got no time, clean sheets and pillow cases go a long way. If you have more time, luxurious bed linen like a featherbed mattress topper, a choice of pillows, a cosy down comforter, extra blankets, and freshly ironed pillowcases is perfect!
Have spare bedding items ready. “Depending on the time of year, it can get cold at night – you don’t want your guests to freeze in your guest room, too shy to ask for extra quilts! A cosy rug on the floor also gives the room a nice feel and keeps feet warm! You should also consider having an extra set of bed and bath linens for your unexpected visitors. They might even be the kind of lovely guests who insist on changing the sheets when they leave – in which case, let them, and say thank you!” Says Cynthia Munroe, a design blogger at Australia2Write and Nextcoursework.
On the other hand, if we think about it, how can a room be complete without nice handmade rugs. Having bedside rugs, is useful not only for winters but also provides a soft touch and feel the minute you wake up in the mornings.
Get some spare toiletries
Given that your guests are arriving last-minute, they might not have all the necessary supplies with them. Having a nice, well-stocked basket full of fresh toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo and conditioner is a lovely touch for any guest to be received by! You could even add some fresh flowers – time permitting.
Add the personal touch. Nobody likes staying in a guest room that feels like a hospital ward – add some framed photographs of family members, some paintings or art decorations. Lighting is especially important here – aim for soft, warm light, not harsh bright light. Candles can be a good way to achieve tranquillity, but keep the fragrances soft and avoid overpowering odours. Some nice books, magazines or travel guides are always good, and maybe the Wi-Fi password.
Make the room
Personal touches are all well and good but don’t go overboard. Having space like a table or luggage rack for a suitcase allows your guests to unpack without breaking their back or using the bed. Resist the urge to clutter surfaces with ornaments or reading material – the more space they have for their things, the better. What’s more, clearing space in wardrobes and dressers allows your guests to unpack their clothes, which, depending on the length of the surprise visit, is always nice.
On the oher hand, one can also hang nice pieces of art in the bedroom or as a matter of fact, use an exclusive carpet as a wall-hanging rug
Follow these simple and easy tips to get your guest room ready in a pinch. Adding these little touches, from nicer bedding to reading material to Wi-Fi passwords will really help your loved ones feel just that – loved. Just think of your home as like a hotel room, and get things ready accordingly. You’ll never be surprised by guests again!
Michael Dehoyos is a content marketer and editor at PhD Kingdom and Academic Brits. He aids companies with marketing strategy concepts, contributes to numerous sites, and is a writer at Coursework Help.