Whether you’re hosting a friend for the weekend or a family member for the summer, it’s down to you to provide them with a guest bedroom they would never want to leave. If you’re struggling on where to start when it comes to adding a touch of luxury or need inspiration for the design, here are some exciting guest room tips you can use right away.
Before thinking about how to be as creative as you can possibly be, don’t forget about the essentials. While they’re minor, these small additions can go a really long way to improving the guest experience and making your guest bedroom stand out.
Some basics to include are:
You never know whether a guest forgot to pack something. You can even go the extra mile and leave a carafe of water on the bedside table. So, with the essentials, they’ll be both comfortable and feel right at home.
Another useful tip is to keep your guest bedroom light and airy. Try to avoid darker colours and tones as it’s easy for guests to feel claustrophobic rather than at peace.
So, take advantage of the windows and natural light as well. Plus, this makes the guest room look much bigger so make sure you declutter it before their arrival.
To do that, look through an elegant range of chests and storage to keep the room clutter-free.
If your guests are after some peace and quiet, a nice touch is to add a bookcase full of a variety of novels and stories they can dive into at their own will. To take it a step further, think about adding a window seat as this gives your guests somewhere to cosy up that isn’t the communal living room.
Or, they might just want to grab a good book, curl up in the blanket and read until they fall asleep.
It’s also a good idea to offer a workspace to your guests, just in case they want to stay productive when staying in your home. Take inspiration from what you might see in boutique hotels and if your space allows, give your guests a little ensuite workspace.
It can be as simple as a wooden desk, table lamp and a comfortable chair. If you’re in a more urban setting, low sitting armchairs are another perfectly comfortable option with some plush cushions making all the difference.
Bring the walls in your guest bedroom to life with some artwork. While the minimalistic trend is in right now, four bare walls can seem boring.
So, dial up the art and add some real character to the bedroom. Framed artwork is a nice little touch without taking up too much valuable space, so it’s an addition worth adding.
As the host, your guests are relying on you to provide them with the most peaceful night’s sleep possible. Although big windows and natural lighting is important to create a contemporary and homely feel, think about adding full and tailored blackout curtains. This will stop too much light getting in and disrupting their sleep.
If this isn’t possible, then offer a silk eye mask. This also blocks the light while being very gentle on the skin.
Even the most luxurious of getaways feature a big TV and sound system that offers crisp quality to make you feel like you’re living the experience on-screen. Your guests might all have different ideas of how they want to unwind.
Some might appreciate that reading corner you installed while others will want to sink into a comfortable mattress, throw that soft duvet over them and catch-up on some of their favourite TV shows. You can even go the extra mile and offer a better-quality sound system for a fully immersive experience.
To create the most luxurious guest bedroom possible, there are some finishing touches you can still add when everything has finally started to take shape. Some nice little touches you can include are:
To take it one step further, incorporate smart technology as a luxury that your guests can take advantage of. The purpose is to make their stay in your home as pleasant and painless as possible - so that could mean they never have to lift a finger.
Think about adding voice assistants like Google Home or Alexa. Or even smart lighting where your guests can choose the exact tone they want to suit their mood.
To round it all of, perhaps the most exciting guest room tip which is guaranteed to add a touch of luxury is to invest in a handmade premium wooden bed. This is what can make or break your guests’ experience, as a poor bed is likely to affect their perception of your bedroom as a whole.
When you think about a luxurious setting and what your guests are likely to remember, it’s a handcrafted wooden bed which instantly comes to mind. Here are some other reasons why wood exudes luxury and why it’s something your guests will appreciate.
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