Spruce Up Your Guest
Room
With summer just around the corner, the
season of
visiting relatives and friends is upon us.
Make your
guest room a place where people will feel
welcome
and comfortable. They are already away
from the
comforts of home, so a peaceful place in
your home
should feel wonderful.
Think Color
Even if color matching is not your thing,
choose a color
that is central to the guest room and use it
as much
as possible to pull the room together. For
instance, if
a piece of furniture is a soft green, try to
coordinate
some pieces or décor in the same color.
Create a Cozy Bed
Whether you have a giant king-sized bed, or
a small
day bed, lots of pillows and a fresh
comforter cover
can make a big difference in how the room
looks.
Some people like to use white bed sheets
and a
selection of different color pillow cases so
they can
match any décor they have without having to
redecorate the bed completely.
Relocate Storage
Let's face it, most of us like to pile up extra
clothing
and other storage in the guest room. Why
not? It's only
in use when you have visitors. However,
when your
guests arrive, it's time to temporarily
relocate that
storage. Be sure to find another place for the
clutter
while your guests are visiting. Your mother-
in-law
does not want to look at a pile of old CD
cases in the
corner for the week she's visiting. (Plus, you
don't
want to hear about it at dinner!)
Avoid Clutter
If your guest room is the place your store
your knick-
knacks and other collectibles, find another
home for
them. Guests need lots of surface space for
their
things. After all, your guest room is about to
become
their bedroom, living room, and medicine
cabinet.
Make a Place to Sit
If there is space in the guest room or a cozy
chair, your
guest will have a comfortable place to sit
and read, or
talk on the phone in privacy. If you don't have
the
space, bench at the end of the bed will be a
welcome
spot for an extra blanket, as well as serve as
a place
to sit.
Your guests will appreciate your making
their stay as
comfortable as possible. Plus, your guest
room will
be nice enough that you may want
to "vacation" there
yourself to get away from the family.