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9 Guest Bedroom Must-Haves To Be The Ultimate Host
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9 Guest Bedroom Must-Haves To Be The Ultimate Host
Let’s face it: guest bedrooms often range from being ground zero for household junk to a space inhabited a few times a year by your in-laws.
But if you’ve ever been on the opposite side of the coin—read, a guest in a not-so-visitor-friendly room—you know the importance of maintaining a certain level of comfort.
It doesn’t have to be complicated (or expensive) either. Think about the things that make a hotel room feel welcoming and homey, and the items that travellers often forget in their packing haste.
Here’s our essential guide to building a guest room your visitors will be overjoyed to come back to.
1. Cozy bedding
Comfortable bedding can make or break a bedroom. Try to avoid dumping your old mattress, pillows, and duvet into your guest room—your guests will most likely notice the tears in the fabric.
That said, bedding is highly personal. Go for layers of sheets and blankets to make it easy for guests to tailor the space to their ideal sleeping temperature.
Our picks:
Silk & Snow Muslin Quilt, from $225
Photo by Silk & Snow
Endy Customizable Pillow, from $85
Photo by Endy
2. Waste can
A little garbage is a simple fact of life. We suggest adding a covered wastebasket to your guest room for added privacy.
Our picks:
Simons Acacia Wood Wastebasket, $75
Photo by Simons
IVTUVTI Trash Can With Lid, $39
Photo by Amazon
3. Nightstand and lamp
Your guest will likely want some time to unwind at the end of the night. Give them ample space to plug in their devices, toss a book onto the nightstand, and set the mood with a cozy lamp.
Our picks:
Simons Rechargeable Touch Table Lamp, $45
Photo by Simons
Bouclair Side Table with Drawer, $130
Photo by Bouclair
4. Water or carafe
While not necessary, placing a water glass or carafe onto the nightstand is a nice gesture.
Our pick:
Amazon Water Carafe And Glass, $24
Photo by Amazon
5. Consider temperature
Similar to layering the bedding, think about the temperature of the room. Does it get cold at night? Throw in some extra blankets or a space heater. Is it sticky in the summer? Place a fan in the corner of the room.
Our pick:
De'Longhi Capsule Compact Fan/Heater, $60
Photo by Amazon
6. Towels
Towels are non-negotiable. Neatly stack a few bath and face towels at the end of your guest’s bed, or make sure their bathroom is stocked up with clean ones.
Our picks:
Silk & Snow Turkish Towel Set, $148
Photo by Silk & Snow
Simons Cotton And Modal Towels, from $10
Photo by Simons
7. Toiletries
Travelling often means lugging around an annoying amount of travel-sized liquids. Make your guest’s trip seamless by providing bathroom essentials, such as shampoo and conditioner, body wash, makeup remover, toothpaste, and maybe even an extra toothbrush.
Our picks:
L'Occitane Ultimate Shea Soap Trio, $54
Photo by L'Occitane
Amika Signature Saviors Essentials, $43
Photo by Sephora
8. Luggage stand or rack
Having somewhere to place luggage is a great addition to a guest room. If you don’t have enough space for a stand or rack, try clearing space under the bed or along a wall.
Our pick:
Photo by Amazon
9. Charging station
We've all made the mistake of forgetting our device chargers when we're rushing out the door. Since it's tricky to guess what type of charger your guest uses, go for something that's adaptable and multi-function.
elago 3 in 1 Charging Station, $29
Photo by Amazon
Best Buy Belkin BoostCharge Pro, $40
Photo by Best Buy
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