A Retreat for Guests

A Retreat for Guests

There is nothing like a cozy, comfy room to spend the end of your day in. We love it as homeowners, but what about our guest? Trust me, they love staying in a room that makes them not ever want to leave. If you ever stayed in a luxury hotel room, you know what I’m talking about. It is the small details, clean sheets, decluttered space, and special amenities. Well, you can turn that extra bedroom into a special retreat with simple details. Give your guest the 5-star treatment they deserve with a few helpful tips from HGTV.

Essentials for Creating a Cozy Guest Room

A fresh arrangement can complement the room and add a little color. Putting together an arrangement does not have to be a hassle. Even inexpensive store bought flowers or a handful picked from the garden will add charm and bring a smile to your guests. Try tulips, they are a natural choice because they're available year-round and their droopy shape lends itself to fuss-free arrangements.

There is nothing like fresh bedding. Neutral sheets, blankets, and quilts accented with colorful pillows that say “great night's sleep!” Start with high-thread-count, 100 percent cotton sheets then add a thick duvet and pile on lots of fluffy pillows.

I know everyone has a smartphone and probably used it as an alarm clock, but there is still something about having a clock on a nightstand that makes the room complete. Buy one anyway, we don’t want our guests to be late for any plans. Just remember if you purchase a clock test its noise level first, no one wants to lie awake all night listening to a loud tick-tock.

Use a deep basket to store guest towels, a robe and extra blankets. Place it visibly in the room, so guests have everything they need upon arrival. This also keeps them from having to rummage around or ask you.

Five-star hotels have the right idea when it comes to stocking the room with cups, coffee/tea, and snacks. Do the same for your guest room. Stock a couple of mugs, a teapot and small packets of coffee and tea so guests can help themselves to a warm cup whenever they'd like. A dish of easy to eat fruit, late night snacks, and bottled water is always appreciated. You can even customize a snack tray for each guest.

Because we all (almost all of us) forget at least one thing when traveling, consider stocking a few travel-size essentials. Have an extra blow dryer, trial size shampoo, toothpaste, and hairspray handy in the guest room closet or dresser drawers.

Bedside lighting is always nice. Some guests like to read or check their email before going to bed, and a low light desk lamp is perfect to set the mood and keep other guests from sleeping.

Let's not forget the windows. Inexpensive blinds, roller shades or ready-made draperies do wonders in blocking out the early morning sunlight. Guests will appreciate a dark room for sleeping in. You don’t want the room to be too bright to sleep in or become extra hot or cold.

A Furniture Store with Everything You Need

There is nothing like spending the night in a cozy guest room and getting the best sleep of your life. At Peirce Furniture Gallery in Abilene, TX, we stock everything you need to turn your guest room into a 5-star hotel. We offer everything from mattresses to bedding, floor lighting to table lamps, and even wall accents. Our friendly sales staff will help you find everything you need to make your guest room look and feel great!