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FFDM’s Sunset Canyon Collection features this bedroom with a beautiful fusion of wood, gold and silver. The vase greens played well with the prints on the pillows and the armchair.
Inviting guests or having surprise visitors in your home is special thing – yet it can be a tragic one, too, if you don’t play the role of the perfect host or hostess. Adding those thoughtful touches and the minute details can help make the guest(s) feel more comfortable. The next time you open your door to a friend or relative, it’s time to go the extra mile and make his stay a pleasant one.
If you love having guests over, then it’s time to consider where you would let them spend the evening should they decide to linger a little longer than dinnertime.
As you start planning the guest room, always begin by thinking of the things that would make you feel comfortable if you were staying in someone else’s home. Don’t think too much about the provision of a five-star hotel of sorts as the guest may feel too comfortable that he might not leave!
This getaway oasis should be relaxing enough and organized. There should also be ample storage for the contents of your guests’ bags.
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Giving your guest the most saggy bed or mattress just isn’t the way to go. You should set a budget for a bed with quality mattress. This should be comfortable with the best linens, pillows, extra blankets, comforter and throws if necessary.
Make sure that you have an extra set of bath linens and bedding for your guests. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that they will not commit blunders. Accidents can happen to anyone so save your guests’ face by giving them an extra sheet to replace a stained one.
FFDM Hyde Park Collection: This multi-drawer piece would surely be appreciated by your guests as they won’t have to worry about where to place their stuff.
You must also set a place where the guests can place a luggage. There should be a luggage rack, bench or a small table where their suitcases can be placed. Of course, no guest would like to stoop over just to pull out a clean shirt. Even having a single chair inside the guest room is a lot better than having nothing but the bed in the middle of the room.
Now when it comes to chairs, know that guests would love to have somewhere to sit other than on the bed. Place one armchair or a loveseat to accommodate their seating needs. If not, you can also place a simple bench at the foot of the bed.
Allocate a dresser – not for your collections or last season clothing but – for your guests’ stuff.
A guest room that shares the space with the home office should have a clear division. You can use a big cabinet as a division piece. A chest of drawers would be perfect, too. Clear out 1-2 drawers for smaller items.
Add some over-the-door hooks to accommodate clothes that will be hung. Add a supply of hangers (around 6-8 pieces would do).
You must also consider what sort of lighting you should use inside the bedroom. Now this isn’t like the living room where bright lighting can be welcome, if not a necessity. It would be nice for the guest to have a light control right over by the bedside. This is so he or she won’t have to stumble around at night just to having the light turned on.
Provide a beautiful bedside lamp as well as a little night light. Vanity that comes with lighted mirror is also a luxurious addition to any guest room. It would also be a nice addition to have a lighted clock right by the bedside. This can also be an alarm clock so your guest would be able to get up on schedule.
Lastly, choose the right window coverings for the guest room. The tree outside of the guests’ window won’t hide everything, you simply have to provide curtains for them to have some privacy.
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