6 Week Until Holiday Hosting: Is Your Guest Room Ready?

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Good morning, chic friends! It’s the most wonderful season of the year, and we are getting ready for guests! The holiday season means fun, food, and plenty of family and friends filling the house with laughter and joy. For us, this always means one thing: It’s time for a guest room refresh! With our 7 easy tips, you will prepare your guest room for the holidays and be ready for hosting in no time. Now could someone could please help us with all that gift wrapping… 

 

1. Add Accent Chairs 

If you have space–even a little extra corner–occasional seating can be a total game changer for hosting guests. A spot for them to tie their shoes, chat on the phone, or just rest is always welcome.

 

 

 

2. Refresh the Lighting

 

If there’s anything cozier than climbing into a cozy bed with a good book and flipping on the perfect sconce for lighting our little corner of the world, we don’t know what it is! From darling sconces to statement-making chandeliers to the the perfect table lamps, great lighting is a must when it comes to making a guest room feel warm and inviting.

 

 

3. Add a Desk

 

Between the beds, in a corner, below a TV… We love giving our guests a little extra space for working, planning, or sending those last-minute holiday cards.

 

 

 

4. Include a Bench 

And it’s a perfect spot for tote bags, suitcases or guests to relax. Bonus points for that view!

 

 

5. Incorporate a Mirror

Pillows can infuse an instant coastal, laid-back vibe, a four-poster bed feels luxurious, and an upholstered piece is cozy and warm. And remember, incorporating a mirror can make any space feel larger.

 

 

 

6. Invest in Beautiful Bedding 

 

Once or twice a year, we take a little sojourn into our guest bedroom to make sure the pillows are fluffy, the bedding is luxe, and our spare room is an overall soothing experience. Plus, it’s a fun little getaway for us, too! Who couldn’t use a staycation this time of year?

 

 

7. Include Accessories for a Finishing Touch

A bedside clock, a charming vase, a delicious candle...nothing makes your guests feel more pampered than realizing you took the time to think of every last little detail when appointing a space for them. We’re big fans of beautiful welcome baskets with basics like towels, toothbrushes, and toiletries to make any guest feel right at home. 

 

 

 

 

Add a simple holiday touch or two–if you please!–and the way you prepare your guest room for the holidays will make your friends feel special in no time flat. 

 

 

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