How do I style my guest room?
When figuring out how to style your guest room, consider who your guests tend to be. Do you often have guests stay for just a night or two, or do you have family members come stay for months at a time? As simple as it might seem, decorating for overnight guests lends itself to more dramatic, fun design choices, while you should think more utilitarian for monthslong guests.
If you tend to only have guests over in certain pockets of the year (think in the summertime or holiday season), consider ways to make it more functional year round for yourself too. Picking a Murphy bed or daybed can allow your guest room to more easily pull double duty by saving room for workout equipment, a home office set up, or art equipment.
How do you make a guest room look like a hotel?
Consider what you love about hotel rooms. It probably boils down to a few specific details: comfortable bedding, a defined seating area, and a lack of clutter. Try to recreate these elements in your guest room, then consider smaller details too—things like bedside sconces or a folding luggage rack if you want to totally commit to the hotel room vibe.
No need to buy a high-end mattress, either (unless you want to, of course). Most budget-friendly mattresses in a box are just as comfy as the luxury pillowtop mattresses found in many hotels.
How to decorate a spare guest room?
While you’re probably used to decorating just for your own needs, or the needs of your immediate family members, in the rest of your home, coming up with spare bedroom ideas is an exercise in anticipating the needs of guests. Just as you’d attempt to see to your visitors’s needs at a dinner party, the best feeling when hosting an overnight guest is to have all of their needs attended to before they even consider them. Small details like blackout curtains, a bedside table lamp, and empty drawers or shelves for them to store their clothes in can combine to a pleasurable experience for your guest and the satisfaction of a hosting job well done for yourself. Read on for more specific guest room ideas.
What are common guest bedroom mistakes?
According to Swabb, one common guest bedroom faux pas is overlooking practical storage. “A guest room should feel like a retreat, but also offer a place for guests to unpack and settle in,” she says. “Adding a bench at the foot of the bed, a luggage rack, an armoire, or a drawer in the nightstand can help with this.” Swabb adds that neglecting a cohesive design is another issue homeowners may encounter when considering guest room ideas. “Guest rooms should still align with the home’s overall aesthetic to avoid feeling like an afterthought,” she says.
How can you make a guest room feel more like a hotel?
Designers are so glad you asked: “To create a hotel-inspired guest room, focus on luxurious textures, thoughtful amenities, and unexpected selections,” Swabb recommends. “Plush bedding, a layered lighting scheme (overhead lights, sconces, and bedside lamps), and easy-to-access outlets or charging stations are all musts,” says Swabb. Morris’s go-to roster of finishing touches includes a bedside table with a reading lamp, a charging station for electronics, and a small welcome basket with snacks or toiletries too. Overall, Morris recommends keeping the decor clean and cohesive, with neutral tones, elegant art, and minimal clutter to create a serene ambience. Resort life, achieved!
