| If you have a guest room in your home, why not | | | | mirror. Hang a beautiful decorative mirror and you'll |
| make it a place that people will feel welcome and | | | | have style and function. Also, if the room is on the |
| comfortable? There are easy ways to turn your | | | | small side, hanging a mirror will help the room feel |
| guest room into a space that lets your guests know | | | | larger. |
| that you care about them, and that you're glad they | | | | 4. Cozy Bedding |
| are visiting! Here are some tips to help you create an | | | | Nothing will help your guest feel more at home than |
| inviting guest room. | | | | finding soft, fluffy, cozy bedding when he retires for |
| 1. Storage | | | | the night. Choose cotton sheets with a high thread |
| When a guest comes to stay, one thing that can | | | | count and plump pillows. Add a luxurious comforter, |
| make for an uncomfortable visit is not having any | | | | and your guest may never want to leave! |
| place to store the items they brought with them. In | | | | 5. Décor |
| addition to closet space, your guest room should | | | | Some people neglect the task of decorating their |
| include a dresser that is empty. Even if your guest is | | | | guest room. Instead, they simply place a bed and a |
| only staying a day or two, and needs only one or | | | | dresser in the room and consider it complete. But, |
| two drawers, if you have items in some of the | | | | when your guests come to stay don't you want |
| drawers in the guest room, he may feel | | | | them to have a room that is as lovely as the other |
| uncomfortable storing his things there. Also, hang | | | | rooms in your home? The décor should be |
| some wall shelves, so that guests will have a handy | | | | simple, so that the room can maintain an open feel, |
| spot to place their keys, wallet, books and other | | | | but simple can also be beautiful. Paint the walls in |
| items. | | | | soft, neutral tones and hang curtains that can block |
| 2. Books | | | | the light in case your guest needs a nap during the |
| Have a large variety of books and magazines | | | | day. Hang wall shelves for storage, mirrors and a |
| available for your guest to enjoy once he has retired | | | | clock in case your guest forgot his watch. If there is |
| to his room. Have wall shelves full of books in several | | | | room, consider adding a television and/or stereo, so |
| genres as well as a magazine rack with several | | | | that your guest will feel free to watch or listen to |
| current issues. This will add to the homey feel of the | | | | what they please during their stay. |
| room, and help your guest relax before going to | | | | If you like to entertain overnight guests, the guest |
| sleep. | | | | room may be one of the most important rooms in |
| 3. Mirrors | | | | your house. With just a little extra attention, this |
| Even if your guest will have his own bathroom during | | | | room can go from "blah" to "wow"! |
| his stay, the guest room should still have at least one | | | | |