The holiday season can be quite an hectic period, start in time to make some preparations and cross them from your to-do list. Making the guest room ready is one you can really do ahead in time.
You don't want your guests to wake up in the night and feel freezing: prepare some blankets on a stool or chair. It will give a decorative note to the room.
bedroom via Pinterest - pillows Zara Home - silk quilt Zara Home - blankets via Grey Design - paper stars wreath via Sa Vitt Jag Vet - wool hearts via Pinterest
Some people like to drink a glass of water before going to bed, or first thing in the morning. A carafe with water and a glass on the night stand is a thoughtful detail.
It's the 21st century, we can't imagine no longer to live without all are devices, even when we want to take care that social media is not over-taking meeting people in real time. A small note with the wifi password and a clear indication where to find the plugs will help your guests to feel home at once.
flowers on nightstand via Sheerluxe - wifi note via Casa TV - carafe via Sumally - handcreme Library of Flowers
For the night owl or the early bird who doesn't want to wake you up: prepare some fun reading material and a night lamp on the side table.
Some fresh plants will show your guests you took some extra care. Now that the holiday season is arriving it is easy to add a mistletoe, some branches of your Christmas tree. They will bring a touch of fresh air. Or a scented candle or a linen spray, maybe even home-made, can bring a subtle touch when entering the room.
some green branches via Un Due Tre - star via Apartment Diet - Compagnie de Provence candle via A La Maison
Let your guests feel welcome by preparing them a nice tray with some bathroom essentials, you can find a lot of travel size products in the shop. A nice bathrobe and some slippers and they will feel as arriving in a luxurious hotel room.
bathroom via Homedit - bathroom robe Macy's - glas Christmas balls via My Scandinavian Home - guestroom essentials via Veranda - tray bathroom essentials via Trendenser - touch of green via My Scandinavian Home
Take care that there are some extra empty hangers in the room so your guests can un-pack their suitcase. If the room has a wardrobe make sure there is enough space so they can put their cloths inside the wardrobe.
bedroom via Frog Hills Design - cloth rack via DIY to Try - cotton ball string lights Ginew
Often the house is not big enough to have a separate guest room and the office or library has an extensible sofa so guests can stay over night. In that case be creative, add a stool or chair next to the bed so your guest can add a book, his phone. Your guest will maybe even more happy when he or she can withdraw a bit in the guest room and have a small desk for the laptop. Prepare some paper and pens, your guest could get inspired to write an old-fashioned letter. And something everybody will love: a small bowl with some nuts, and chocolate for late-night snacking.
guest room via Architectural Digest - flowers via Nous Decor - sweet and spicy mixed nuts (+recipe) See and Savour
Make a list of some essentials so your guests will feel at home
- extra pillows and blanket
- clean linens
- a carafe with water
- some reading material
- shower essentials - towels - bath robe - hair dryer
- fresh flowers
- scented candle
- not to forget: the wifi password
Have a great time preparing for the holidays!
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