With the holiday season just around the corner, do you have friends and family coming to stay? The designers of At Home Blinds & Decor have some tips to get you started on preparing a guest room experience that will fill them with joy, rest, privacy and relaxation. (After all, a happy guest is a happy household!)
Start with a Warm Reception.
A little acknowledgement of their lengthy travels–welcome them in with a gift bag or basket on the nightstand. This can be filled with salty snacks or sweet treats–like Norman Love Confections, bottles of water, some mints or a pack of gum. It’s a simple offering, but it can really start the weekend off on the right foot.
Create the Bedroom Retreat.
You’ve traveled–you know how exhausting it can be. Having the guest room prepped and ready for them will be a refreshing way to welcome them to your home. The essentials–a few comfortable pillows and a couple extra blankets–will help them cozy into to their temporary bedroom retreat. Want to go the extra mile? Provide a charging cable, a box of tissues–maybe even a tabletop fan they can use for added airflow or white noise.
Set Up “Quiet Time” Spots.
An out-of-the-way reading nook with a comfortable chair and a floor lamp is a recipe for success when preparing for guests. These spaces, whether set up in the guest room or in the corner of the living room, can be the perfect spot for a guest to read, catch up on some screen time, or just take a little snooze. You also might be surprised how much YOU actually like having these little areas of peace and quiet.
Plan for Quality Sleep.
Our window covering specialists from At Home Blinds & Decor can be quite helpful in setting up the right environment in your guest room so everyone gets the best sleep possible. These questions might get the wheels turning, but we are always here to chat if you have specific challenges:
- Think about the windows. Are they drafty? Are they covered?
- Does the space have access to privacy?
- If covered, are the window blinds easy to operate?
- Is there a way for guests to block in-coming morning light?
- Are there appropriate child safety features if you have little ones coming to stay?
You’ll often hear us talk about window coverings setting the tone and atmosphere of a room. Checking off a list of window solutions will be a great way to create the right environment for comfort, safety and sleep.
One More Consideration…Don’t Forget the Bathroom!
Oh…the bathroom. It’s always a “thing” when you’re not staying in your own home. When hosting, it’s important that your attention to bathroom necessities is as important as anything else! Whether they have their own en suite, or they are sharing the full bath with the kids, you can help them feel refreshed by preparing ahead of time. Have a basket of bathroom essentials on hand…like toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and disposable razors. There always a chance they may forget one or two items, and having these extras on hand will relieve stress and allow them just relax and hang out with you instead of running to the store.
Is Your Guest Room Ready?
The holidays are coming up fast, and the best way to ensure a smooth experience for everyone is to create a guest room retreat for friends or family. If you have a bedroom in your home that is in need to window coverings for room darkening, safe operation or an updated look, our experts from At Home Blinds & Decor would be happy to help! Get in touch for your free design consult.
