Creating Cosiness: Design a Welcoming Guestroom*

It’s the cosy factor that makes our bedrooms such comforting spaces. And after a long day, they aren’t just bed receptacles – they’re sanctuaries.

When we’re away from home, we especially need a place where we can relax and rejuvenate. So, why is it that so many of us struggle to settle in to our allocated rooms whilst staying at a friend’s or with relatives?

Obviously, being in a new environment is partly to blame. But once we’ve sorted out the essentials, we as hosts can help guests feel more at homes with these simple touches.

Tasteful Décor –

Guest rooms generally provide limited spacing as it is, so it’s important that you’re selecting the most appropriate furniture to furnish them with. Wardrobes, cupboards and other similar items manufactured on a large scale are blaringly generic. And because homeowners typically use them in spare rooms as extra storage, they’ve become somewhat of a cliché. Heading to brands who specialise in bespoke-made items like Cotswold Co. will ensure that you find high quality storage solutions that bring taste and tradition to the entire house. Choose décor that illustrates how much you want guests to enjoy their stay, and they will really appreciate it.

Why so Serious? –

Converting your guestroom into a hotel suite won’t help visitors feel at home as much as a homely space would. Incorporate features bespoke to you and your fellow home dwellers to ensure that whoever is staying will feel a part of the house community, as opposed to someone who’s just using the spare room. It’s obviously important not to get too carried away with personal additions; but do remember that trinkets and fun items will doubtlessly add a touch of comfort to a guest’s stay. Blankets depicting fun and silly displays can serve as light-hearted ice breakers, too, in turn maximising the homeliness of the room.

Light Touches –

Whether it’s fairy lights, glitter balls or bedside lamps, light devices are regular fixtures in the established bedrooms. And long gone are the days when they were confined to teenagers. Adults of all ages are brightening their sleeping areas with myriads of magical light displays. For many of us, they inject personality into any room. Reflect your welcoming nature through a unique light device for your guestroom and find it instantly exuding cosy living vibes.

Make it Personal –

In addition to décor, tone and layout, a small gift tailored to your guest will really emphasise the point that you are delighted to have them stay. A chocolate, memento from an experience you’ve both shared, or any other personalised item will act as a cheerful reminder that although they’re away from home, they can enjoy the comfort of familiarity.

If you haven’t reached that level of closeness with your guests, why not arrange a cinema trip or meal and leave tickets on their desk, or a ‘Save The Date’ note on the wall calendar? An ideal technique for guestroom housing exchange students and distant relatives, it is a guaranteed move for creating a homely guestroom.

Where our guests stay should be like any other room of the house – a place that fully embraces its inhabitants. That’s why decorating this space to be informal, inclusive and inviting spaces is paramount to ensuring that they enjoy their stay as much as possible.

Love,

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