Give your guests the five-star treatment with an exceptionally clean, cozy, and comfortable room.
Here’s your checklist.
Laying out a greatwelcome matis one way to invite guests into your home.
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First and foremost, yourguest room should be cleanand well-organized.
A comfortable bed, or at the very least agreat air mattress, is vital.
From there, add on a few much-appreciated extras, like fresh flowers and fuzzy slippers.
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To transform your spare guest room into a luxury hotel, complete the guest room checklist below.
Or consider a natural-oil diffuser with a subtle scent, like lavender or eucalyptus.
Choose a durable, stain-resistant material, like wool.
Electric Fan
If you have a ceiling fan to keep the space from getting stuffy, great.
If not, pick up an electric table fan.
Before guests arrive, see to it it works andclean the blades.
Spare Key
Without one, guests are less comfortable coming and going as they yo.
Covered Waste Can
It’s inevitable that guests will accumulate trash.
A covered can lets them toss litter without having to look at it.
Instead of a version with a lift-off lid, choose a step canit’s easier and more sanitary.
Luggage Rack
Theirsuitcaseshave been dragged through a plane or a train or stuffed in a car trunk.
Do you really want them opened on top of the duvet?
A rack is more convenient.
Bonus points: If your shower is particularly difficult to operate, consider leaving out some brief instructions.
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Fresh Flowers
They’re the best way to make a space welcoming.
Consider a universal phone charger that’ll work for iPhones and Androids.
TV/Remote Instructions
It’s much easier to provide printed steps.
Include a list of crowd-pleasing channels (CNN, E!, ESPN) for quick reference.
Steamer
A space-saving alternative to the iron and board for smoothing blouses and button-downs.
It’s low-cost and a cinch to install, too.
Room-Darkening Curtains
Light-blocking drapesare a godsend for late risers.
