The holidays are approaching and with them come shorter days, longer online shopping lists, and guests with extended stays. We're sharing 5 tips on how to take your guest room from "lived in" to "lovely."
Dust Fixtures & Wipe Down Surfaces
It's easy to get overwhelmed when preparing to host guests. Start by thinking about where they will spend most of their time (living room, dining room, guest room).
Make a quick run-through of the areas with a damp cloth. Wipe down hard surfaces, vacuum high-traffic areas, and dust fixtures like blinds or ceiling fans to make a room feel fresh and clean.
Wash Bedding and Create Storage
A freshly made bed that smells of fresh linen (or whatever your favorite laundry scent is) along with extra pillows and cozy blankets can make your guest room feel like an extended stay at a boutique hotel. Shop your home to find decorative pieces to furnish the guest room.
Adding a small folding table and lamp next to the bed works as a makeshift nightstand. If you're using your guest room for storage, be sure to clean out a few drawers, have a bench for suitcases, or install a few wall hooks so guests have a place for their luggage.
Pictured: Blinds.com Woven Wood Shade in Rustic White
Prioritize Adequate Lighting
It can be difficult to sleep in a new environment, and a street light shining through the window can make dozing off nearly impossible. Try sleeping in the guest room for a night to see how it feels.
For guest rooms that have night-time light exposure or get a lot of early sun, blackout shades can help ensure guests get a good night's sleep. Roman shades, like the Blinds.com Premium Roman Shade with a blackout liner, block light while adding softness to a room.
Pictured: Blinds.com Premium Roman Shades in Verona Dove
Also, consider maximizing your window's natural light in gathering spaces. A light-filtering shade like the Blinds.com Woven Wood Shade will help maximize the amount of natural light coming into your living room, kitchen, or dining room.
Light and neutral colors on the windows make the space feel more open. Installing your blinds or shades higher, above your windows, prevents them from stacking or blocking the window when fully opened.
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Pictured: SouthSeas Woven Wood Shades in San Lucas Lichen. Photo via: @greybirchdesigns.
Pictured: Binds.com Deluxe Woven Wood Shades in Capri Natural.
Stock Up on Niceties and Necessities
Be sure your guest bedroom and bath have the essentials: towels, toilet paper, and the wifi password. Travel-size extras like toothpaste, shampoo, and conditioner are a nice touch.
But you can go the extra mile and impress your guests with a phone charger, an extra toothbrush, and fresh flowers. The little touches can sometimes feel like the most thoughtful.
Pictured: Economy Vinyl Blackout Roller Shade.
Don't Stress!
Feeling the home preparation stress? Let us help! Window treatment measure & install is easy with our professional installer network. Check your area's availability or speak with a Design Consultant at 844-551-3769 to get started!
