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11 Essential Tips to Transform Your Guest Bedroom into a Comfort Corner

By
Jason Francis
Designed and built over 100 custom tiny homes, lived on a sailboat for 9 months, and loves to live life to the fullest with his wife and their 4 kids.
Updated on:
May 28, 2024
Tips to Transform Your Guest Bedroom into a Comfort Corner

Creating a welcoming and comfortable guestroom is essential for visitors to feel at home during their stay. Moreover, a well-kept guest room also says a lot about you as a host and reflects your overall personality. Whether you are hosting friends, family, or acquaintances, a well-prepared guestroom makes a significant difference. In fact, a well-kept guest room can actually strengthen the bond between you and your visitor.

For instance, we all know that one of the most essential elements of a room is the bed. So, if you get luxury bedding for your guest room, your visitor will feel appreciated and special, helping you create an everlasting bond. Want to know more about these small but essential tips to help transform your guest bedroom into a haven? Read the article below:

Decorate the Room Simply but Tastefully

You don’t have to decorate your guest room with “over the top” antique furniture, artwork, and other decorative pieces to make it feel welcoming. Frankly, a simple setup is much more attractive than a busy theme. Hence, go for minimal decor and ensure that you don’t impose too much of your style and preferences in the guest bedroom, as it may make your guest feel alienated from the whole setup.

Pay Extra Attention to the Bed

One of the things that people miss when they are away from home is their bed. Therefore, paying extra attention to your bedding accessories is vital for making your guests feel comfortable. Opt for cozy textiles that make your guests feel warm and at home. You can also add extra pillows, a duvet, and a throw to make it look visually appealing and functional.

Also, even if the guest bedroom is warm, you shouldn’t assume your guests' preferences. Ensure you have an extra quilt handy so they are never cold.

Add a Touch of Freshness

Adding a touch of freshness to your guest bedroom can make your guests feel relaxed and calm. For this, you could add some fresh flowers or a few house plants to the room, which will also make your room look lively and welcoming. Moreover, laundering bedding and towels, dusting the surfaces, and vacuuming the floors before your guests arrive are great ways to ensure the room is clean and fresh.

Further, since the guest room is not frequently used, it may develop a musty smell over time. To prevent this, consider adding a subtle air freshener or diffuser to keep the space smelling pleasant.

Stock Up on the Essential Amenities

Consider what your guests may need during their stay, and stock up on the essentials. Provide your guests with essential amenities within the guest room, such as extra towels, toiletries, and other necessities such as tissues, a hairdryer, and a full-length mirror.

You can also add a small welcome basket with snacks, bottled water, and reading materials to make your guests feel welcomed and cared for. Moreover, if your guests have difficulty sleeping, you can make a personalized basket with chamomile tea bags and some light snacks to ensure a good night's sleep.

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Provide Them With the Wi-Fi Password

The first thing that most guests ask for as soon as they arrive at your home is the Wi-Fi password. Hence, you can write the password down on a card and place it on the bedside table to ensure they have the information beforehand. This small act will make them feel appreciated and welcomed in your home without you having to put in a lot of effort.

Ensure the Colors of the Guest Bedroom are Not too Loud

Every corner of your home must have a touch of your personality. However, it is essential to take care of a few things while selecting the color of your guestroom walls.

To create a welcoming atmosphere, being a little thoughtful about the colors you add to the walls is crucial. It is best to choose calming colors and patterns for your walls that promote relaxation, and itis even better if you choose neutral colors. Adding too many colors to your guest room walls can overwhelm the place and create a chaotic atmosphere rather than a calming haven.

Add Some Functional Furniture to the Room

Even though the bed is the most essential element of your guest bedroom, you must also have a few pieces of other functional furniture to maximize the space and provide convenience to your guests. To begin with, you can add a comfortable chair or small seating area that will serve as a cozy spot for reading and relaxing. Ensure you have enough storage space, such as a dresser or a closet, where guests can unpack and store their belongings during their stay.

Layer Some Rugs

Walking on soft, fluffy carpet is definitely much more comfortable than walking on cold, hard flooring. If your room doesn’t have any carpeting, chances are your guests won’t be feeling comfortable. In this case, layering some rugs is a great idea. Layering rugs of different textures and colors makes your room feel warm and welcoming. For instance, you can layer a statement colorful rug on top of a plain white rug to make the guest room feel like a cozy corner.

Control the Temperature

Your guest bedroom should neither be too hot nor too cold for a comfortable stay. Ideally, it should be between 22 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius to ensure a good night’s sleep for your guests. Hence, you must program your thermostat between these two temperatures to facilitate a comfortable stay. Moreover, even though adding pillows and a comfortable duvet to your bed is a good idea, if you have too many pillows on the bed, it is best to remove them while sleeping to make the bed more spacious and airy.

Light Up Some Scented Candles

Candles are great stress relievers, and lighting them up for your guests will help them feel relaxed and at home. If you are confused about which fragrance will be the best, you can opt for eucalyptus and lavender for enhanced relaxation. These scents trigger the brain to release relaxing hormones, reduce stress, and improve mood. Moreover, the soft flickering light of the candles creates a soothing atmosphere that can make a space feel more peaceful and calm, making your guests feel comfortable and relaxed.

Display Inspiring Artwork

Nobody wants to stay in a room with dark, violent artwork hanging on the walls. Hence, displaying inspiring artwork helps you create a positive mood for your guests. Pro tip: You can add artwork with inspiring quotes or contemporary art that has a hidden inspiring meaning as conversation starters with your guests, thus creating a welcoming atmosphere.

Making Your Guests Feel Like Home

Making the guest bedroom feel warm and cozy is the first step towards hosting your guests successfully. Give great attention to the room's interiors and confirm every corner is clean and fresh. Also, don’t forget about the bed, ensuring that it is comfortable and welcoming for your guests.

Last but not least, pay attention to small details such as stocking up on the essentials and providing them with the Wi-Fi password to make them feel welcome. By following the tips mentioned above, you will be able to create an environment for your guests that feels warm, comfortable, and homely.

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