The Guestroom
-comfortable bed-clean sheets-several pillows for guests to choose from
-extra blankets
-closet space for hanging dress clothes
-a box of tissues
-a trash basket
-a couple empty drawers in a dresser for extended staying guests
-luggage rack or table to lay out luggage
-freshly cleaned and folded towels and washcloths (average 2 per person-it will make them comfortable should an accident happen) I usually have 1 towel and washcloth per person and show my guests where my extra stash of linens are kept in case they need more.
-books/magazines/TV-forms of entertainment
-basket with light snacks (peanuts, pretzels, granola bars bottled water)
-coasters on nightstands beside the bed-many guests like to keep a glass of water beside their bed at night
-a spare plain bathrobe on a hook behind the door-slippers are a nice touch too
-a mirror in the bedroom is very important-especially for lady visitors
-a tray with safety and hairpins-these can be life-savers to a guest
-a easy-to-use alarm clock-not too bright
-1-2 outlets in the room that are easy to access for electronics. Guests will need a place to charge cell-phones and computers, outlets will also be needed for blow-dryers and curling irons.
-Either in the guestroom or bathroom and small basket with cotton swabs and cotton balls should be conveniently placed.
-I like to keep a Bible or two in the guestroom-sometimes guests come for a weekend visit and may want to take a Bible to church Sunday, or read it in their free time.
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Nice Touch-Make sure the room is a comfortable temperature-and if it is possible locate the bed so it is not in the direct airway of a heat or air vent.
Nice Touch-A small fan in the room can help guests sleep better by blocking out unfamiliar sounds.
Nice Touch: Keep the dresser and tabletops in the guestroom empty-it is not an opportunity to display personal collections. Guests will need the space to spread out of their luggage.
Nice Touch: If there is room in the guestroom-a love-seat or chair is a welcome addition so guests are not confined to sitting on the bed.
Nice Touch: A good light by the bed to read by and convenient to shut off just before sleeping. (Guests shouldn't have to out of bed to switch of the light by the door.)
Nice Touch: If there are options, choose to place the guestroom in the most private and quiet corner of the home-near a bathroom is an added nicety.
Nice Touch: If guests are not allergic to pollen-a bouquet of fresh flowers can be purchased on the day of the guests arrival
Nice Touch: If the guestroom floors are wood or tile, a rug should be placed on either side of the bed or under the circumference of the bed so guest's feet do not touch cold, hard floors.
Above all-make sure the guestroom is neat and clean-freshly dusted cleaned windows, and polished or vacuumed floors are wonderful.
The key to making guests feel welcome is to encourage them to feel at home, loved, and wanted.
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Nice Touch-Make sure the room is a comfortable temperature-and if it is possible locate the bed so it is not in the direct airway of a heat or air vent.
Nice Touch-A small fan in the room can help guests sleep better by blocking out unfamiliar sounds.
Nice Touch: Keep the dresser and tabletops in the guestroom empty-it is not an opportunity to display personal collections. Guests will need the space to spread out of their luggage.
Nice Touch: If there is room in the guestroom-a love-seat or chair is a welcome addition so guests are not confined to sitting on the bed.
Nice Touch: A good light by the bed to read by and convenient to shut off just before sleeping. (Guests shouldn't have to out of bed to switch of the light by the door.)
Nice Touch: If there are options, choose to place the guestroom in the most private and quiet corner of the home-near a bathroom is an added nicety.
Nice Touch: If guests are not allergic to pollen-a bouquet of fresh flowers can be purchased on the day of the guests arrival
Nice Touch: If the guestroom floors are wood or tile, a rug should be placed on either side of the bed or under the circumference of the bed so guest's feet do not touch cold, hard floors.
Above all-make sure the guestroom is neat and clean-freshly dusted cleaned windows, and polished or vacuumed floors are wonderful.
The key to making guests feel welcome is to encourage them to feel at home, loved, and wanted.
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