When overnight visitors come to stay, you want them to feel relaxed and completely at home. Unfortunately, the guest bedroom is often the most overlooked room in a home. The good news? Refreshing your guest bedroom doesn’t require a complete overhaul. Follow these five guest bedroom ideas to help you design a truly welcoming abode for your guests.
If your guest room currently consists of a hodgepodge of furniture and decor, balance it out. Matching furniture and accessories can give the room a more cohesive look. If the purchase of a complete suite of bedroom furniture isn’t for you, consider introducing a few smaller matching pieces, such as bedside lamps, to the space. Over time, you can continue to introduce additional coordinating elements.
The last thing exhausted guests want to deal with when they arrive to their destination is wondering where to store their luggage and other belongings. You can ease their stress by preparing an empty space in dressers and closets for your guests. A bench placed at the foot of the bed is can be another accessible place for a suitcase.
Meanwhile, outfitting the room with a desk, access to adequate power outlets, and your Wi-Fi password to guests who are traveling on business — not to mention those who take their business with them wherever they go — can help them stay comfortable and connected.
Nothing says “bad night’s sleep” like a lumpy old mattress. Upgrading to a new one can make all the difference. After all, you don’t want your guests to depart with aches and pains they didn’t have upon arrival, do you? If it’s not time for a new mattress, consider premium quality pillows instead.
Professionals recommend spending at least one night each season sleeping in your guest room. In addition to indicating whether it’s time for a new mattress, doing so can also help you identify other areas in need of improvement, such as if the room is too bright in the early morning or if the temperature is too hot or cold.
It’s nice to look out the window and be greeted by panoramic views of the ocean or mountains, but you don’t need to live in a resort destination to give your guests a beautiful view. Dressing up blank walls with beautiful artwork or photography can create visual interest and encourage conversation.
The right color palette can make all the difference in a guest room. While you may love waking up in the morning to the sun streaming into a cheerful yellow room, a neutral palette is a more suitable choice for a guest bedroom. Soothing white, cream and beige hues can create a calming atmosphere while supporting a good night’s sleep. From wall paint and linens to lamp shades and furniture, choosing from a neutral palette is an easy way to invite guests to slow down and relax. However, feel free to incorporate the occasional pop of color, pattern or texture because it can add a personal touch to your guest room.
Ultimately, when friends and family members spend the night, they’re not just looking for a place to sleep, they’re looking for the peace and comfort of home. We hope these five guest bedroom decor ideas inspire you to refresh your guest room before your next visitors come.
There should be enough seating in the room for a group of guests to sit and talk comfortably. But it’s also easy to go too far in the other direction and overcrowd the room. A crowded room means that your eyes don’t have anywhere to rest visually, which can make the living room less comfortable and inviting. Consider breaking up furnishings between your living room and another room in the house to add white space.
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