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10 Tips for Making Guests Feel at Home

When you have overnight (or longer) guests in your home, it’s important that they have their own space and feel as comfortable as possible – even though they are in an unfamiliar environment. Whether you have a designated guest bedroom in your home or you’re “making over” an existing bedroom for temporary use by guests, there are a number of things you can do to ensure that they feel “at home.” Here’s a top 10 list of touches you can add to make their stay as pleasant as possible.

1. Use twin beds rather than one large mattress. This allows your guests to modify the arrangements based on their sleeping habits. Twin beds are easy to push together, or keep separated by a small table and lamp. The important thing is that they have a choice, and they’ll appreciate it.

 

1. Leave plenty of empty closet space with empty hangars. Avoid the temptation to pack a spare room closet with out-of-season clothes, extra coats and other items. A roomy closet prevents guests from feeling that they are “intruding” on your space, and feels welcoming.

 

1. In smaller rooms, place a small, comfortable chaise at the foot of the bed to provide a cozy space for your guest to relax, read or whatever in comfort and privacy.

 

1. Make sure you clear the dresser top to provide room for your guests’ toiletries and other items. This is the same rationale as the empty closet – by making room for your guests you make them feel welcome and more comfortable in an unfamiliar place.

 

1. If closet space is limited, use a portable luggage rack so your guests can keep organized and won’t feel they are imposing on you.

 

1. Make sure you leave out extra quilts and blankets (after all, this is Minnesota), so your guests won’t have to choose between being chilly all night or bothering you after everyone has gone to bed.

 

1. Add a few cozy touches, like flowers or a few good books. A pitcher of fresh water and glasses is always a thoughtful touch, so your guests won’t be wandering in search of water in the middle of the night.

 

1. A personal alarm clock gives your guests a feeling of control, which is always important in making them comfortable in an unfamiliar setting.

 

1. Leave bathroom linens and soaps in the guest room. This is especially important when guests are sharing a bathroom with your family.

 

10.  If the room is large enough, set up a seating area with a small table and two chairs. It adds to your guests’ sense of privacy.

You get the idea. It’s all about making guests feel welcome in their own space, and they’ll appreciate your thoughtfulness. Just think about what you would like to be as comfortable as possible outside of your home, and the ideas will keep coming.

We’ve got plenty of other ideas at Becker Furniture World. Visit us today at blog.beckerfurnitureworld.com and we’ll show you how to make your ideas a reality.