How To Make Overnight Holiday Guests Feel At Home

Posted on October 17th, 2016 by Hannah.

Have loved ones coming into San Antonio for the holidays? This guide will help take the stress out of entertaining so that you can enjoy being with your guests and be sure they’re having a great time. We can help you style your living room for conversation, incorporate light for darker winter days, stock comfortable guest rooms and create a dining room made for lingering.

Create the perfect backdrop for the delicious meals you serve by selecting comfy dining chairs and a distinctive table. (Image by Ali Inay)

Keep Them Comfy at the Table

The holiday season is the time for gathering friends and family, and your dining room table should reflect that. Dining chairs are the perfect opportunity for a décor change that also adds comfort for your guests. Your dining chairs are the key to dinner conversation; the place where we gather, we sit, we eat, and we talk. The dining chairs serve as important functional pieces of your décor. Our wide selection offers styles are gorgeous with details that are defined and unique, yet very comfortable. Visit our showroom to see styles that will make the perfect statement around your table.

Make Room for Family with Sleeper Sofas

With the upcoming holiday guests and the space that you will need to accommodate for sleeping arrangements, a sleeper sofa is the perfect solution. Add a sleeper ottoman for the living room or den area that coverts to a twin bed to welcome that last minute overnight guest without hassle.

A sleeper sofa, like this one by Motion Craft, will keep your guests comfortable and save space in your home.

Another great choice to add to guest room is a loveseat that converts to a twin bed. Added to your guest bed, it makes families with small children feel right at home. They are all together in one room, just as if they were at a hotel. You can even have a mini fridge added to the bedroom very easily to provide extra comforts for the weekend. Our showroom has countless options that you will be intrigued with and not overwhelmed by, but refreshed, organized and excited for the upcoming holiday with your loved ones.

Lighting Sets the Mood

The influence of lighting is often overlooked when decorating. You want bright overhead lighting in your kitchen for cooking, but to encourage relaxed conversation you want something subtler. Floor lamps are perfect for creating intimate, cozy corners in your living spaces. In your guest bedrooms, make sure you provide lamps for both sides of the bed. If you have a reading chair, again, a floor lamp can be perfect to light that area of the guest room.

Interesting details like these table lamps with modern blue and white stained glass shades help to create a distinctive look and provide warm, comfortable lighting for your guests. (Image credit: Danielle Ronan)

Final Details

Don’t forget that the little touches can make the biggest impression. Provide a selection of pillows – soft, firm, squishy – so they can choose their preference. A chest for storing extra blankets in the bedroom makes it easy for guests to stay warm and comfortable. It also doubles as a stand for setting their suitcase up off the floor. Be sure the guest bath is well stocked with linens and personal care products.

If you want expert advice on updating your home for your holiday guests, our designers would love to help you out with complementary services. Stop in or setup an appointment.