What makes a good guest room

Also, list any emergency numbers, and the number of a recommended physician in case any medical emergencies arise. Speaking of electronics, try to provide a universal charger for cell phones. This can be difficult, but you never know which guests will have thought of everything and which will forget their phone chargers. Provide a basket of toiletries in case any were forgotten.

Include mini versions of toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, soap, mouthwash, face and body lotion, sunscreen, bug spray, contact case, glasses case, eye drops, dental floss, toothbrushes, a hair brush and comb, band aids, razors, makeup remover, cotton balls, q-tips, tampons, pads, and anything else you can think of that a guest might forget. And make sure you check once the guest has left to refresh anything that is needed! Make sure your sheets are crisp and unstained, with multiple pillows many people like to sleep with 2 or more pillows that are comfy and plump.

Check and make sure the mattress is comfortable, possibly even sleeping on it a few nights to make sure. Along with clean bedding, provide fresh towels.

Fold them neatly and place them where the guest can see them. Make sure the guests know the towels are for their use.

Too many times people assume their hanging towels will be used by guests, only to find that they were mistaken as decorative towels. Provide clean hand towels and washcloths as well. After a long trip, nothing is as welcome a sight as a pile of soft, fluffy towels waiting to be put to use after a refreshing shower. Both you and your guest will feel better with odds and ends out of sight. Provide paper and pens, scissors, tape, tissue, and a hairdryer to have all the bases covered.

If you don't have an extra iron and ironing board to offer, be sure to tell your guest where they can find yours. You might know that the big maple tree just outside the window camouflages everything going on, but your guests won't.

Choose window coverings that add to the character of the room and also provide privacy and light control. If you need to keep it simple, blinds work great. You can always add a beautiful valance or side panels later. Put together several sets of keys to your home and car if your guests will be using it. Color-code the sets and keep track of who has what. Keep a simple log of who has which colored set, and check them in when they're returned.

If your home has a security system , provide instructions for your guests. This applies if you live in a gated community or neighborhood that has a swimming pool, walking paths, parking regulations, emergency evacuation rules, or any other HOA guidelines that your house guests should be aware of. If your guests will be going around town without you, they'll appreciate area maps, brochures on the hot spots, and directions to your home.

Make a list of the best shopping areas, museums, parks, and your favorite restaurants. Mark special locations on the maps with highlighter pens. Place all the items in a box or basket that you keep in the guest room. That way, you won't have to re-gather everything when another guest arrives. House guests get "the nibbles" in the evening, just like everyone else. Place wrapped snacks, fresh fruit or cookies, and a bottle of water in the guest room. How about a small coffee pot or water heater, instant cider, tea, and coffee, and creamer and sugar?

When your guests are up late at night reading that book they can only get to while away from home, they'll be able to put together a tasty snack without sneaking down to your kitchen.

If you've read a wonderful novel, share it with your guest. Five-minute mysteries, travel books, an assortment of magazines, classic novels, or the local paper will provide quiet-time activities for your guest. A TV in the guest room is much appreciated. Don't forget to place the remote control near the bed so they don't have to get out of bed to turn it off.

If your home is wired, great! Write down your wi-fi password and leave it on the nightstand for your house guests. Please read my full disclosure here. Good morning! Our home has three guest bedrooms—two of which are in the basement where natural light is scarce—so our upstairs guest bedroom is the space you usually see in my posts. What should you have in a guest bedroom?

A few guest room must-haves include a clean space with fresh sheets on the bed, plenty of pillows and blankets, bath towels, a place to put their suitcases and belongings, and curtains preferably blackout curtains on the windows.

Pure Salt Interiors. Having a comfortable space ready and waiting for visitors to settle in when they arrive helps start off their visit in the best possible way. Kelsey Leigh Design Co. During the cooler months, placing soft throws and coverlets on guest room beds, extra blankets in the closet, and a portable space heater in each guest room are ways to create a warm and cozy space for visitors.

The Heart and Haven. Even better, invite them to make the necessary adjustments to the thermostat themselves. Alaina Kaz. And well-rested guests are happy guests—which makes their visit more enjoyable for you, too!

Studio McGee. Jill Egan.