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