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When designing a guest room in a new home, you
may want to position the room away from the rest of
the family bedrooms for more privacy.
The size and shape of the new guest room will depend
on how it will be used, whether for long- or short-
term guests. If guests stay a while, you may want to
include a large closet and sitting area.
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Don t let the guest room become a repository for
outdated or mismatched furniture. Try streamlining
the look by treating all the furniture to a matching
paint job, whether it is crackled, faux-finished, etc.
A guest bath doesn t have to be as grand as other
baths, but it can be warmed up with charming
accessories. Good storage space, especially hooks, is
an important and necessary addition.
GRACEFUL ENTERTAINING
The more prepared you are the better. Start by setting
the table the night before. Place the glasses upside
down, and put out all of the serving dishes and
serving utensils. Label which dishes go on each
serving platter and then your guests can help you set
everything out.
Keep an entertaining journal with information on the
meals you have served to your guests. That way,
you ll never serve the same meal twice. This will also
make a great keepsake. Take photos of your finished
table and place in the journal.
Keep a party box with decorations, candles, napkin
rings, etc. Save extra decorative napkins for using
when guests just pop in unannounced.
Keep a cooler on hand for any items in the refrigerator
that are in the way. These items will stay cool for a
couple of hours.
Relax for 20 minutes before your guests arrive.
Wrap tiny boxes with little gifts inside and place in a
silver or glass bowl. Let each guest take one home as
a memento of the evening. This can also be used as
the table s centerpiece.
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Always make guests feel as if the party couldn t
possibly start without them.
Insist that your guests sign a guest book before
leaving.
FOR PERFECT GUEST ROOM
When you start to plan your guest room, think about what
you d expect to find in a 5-diamond hotel and try to make
your room measure up to that standard. Your budget may
not have enough in it to let you create a getaway oasis,
but you can clear the decks, arrange what s necessary, and
provide a quiet place to relax.
Following things to do or buy to help you set up a
comfortable guest room for your visitors.
The Best Bed Your Money Can Buy
Don t give your guest the oldest, most saggy mattress you
have. If you can t afford a new or good used bed, think
about getting a quality air mattress. They re really quite
comfortable and can be placed on top of a box spring,
over a sofa bed mattress, or on the floor.
Bedding Upgrades
Beyond clean bedding, think about adding wonderful bed
linens and comfort items often supplied by fine B&B s: a
featherbed mattress topper, a choice of pillows, a cozy
down comforter, extra blankets, and freshly ironed
pillowcases.
Fresh Linens
Always have an extra set of bed and bath linens available
for your guests. Accidents DO happen! Or you may have
one of those wonderful guests who insists on changing
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the sheets when they leave. Let them do it! And thank
them profusely!
A Place to Set Down a Suitcase
Clear a space to put a luggage rack or a small table or
bench to set down a suitcase. No one likes to have to stoop
over to the floor to pull out a clean pair of socks. Even a
chair is better than nothing!
Clear the Decks
Resist the temptation to put your beautiful collection of
dolls on the dresser or fill the closet with out-of-season
clothes. In a guest room, less is more more space, more
comfortable, and more welcoming. Get rid of anything that
you would not find in the room of a fine hotel. Keep only
the most useful items in the room, like a clock and
calendar.
A Comfy Place to Sit
Some people absolutely do not sit on a bed! And your
guests shouldn t have to. Place an upholstered armchair
or side chair in the room with a table and lamp close by.
Good Lighting
It s always nice to have a light control near the bed, so
your guest won t have to stumble around in the dark, just
to turn a light on. If nothing else, provide a good reading
light near a chair or over the bed. Another fixture or lamp
near the desk would be great. A small night light is helpful
and a lighted magnifying make-up mirror is a real luxury!
Hanging Clothes Storage
If your guest room shares space with a home office, clear
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at least a foot or two of pole space in the closet. Or
purchase an inexpensive over-the-door hook that can
accommodate some hanging clothes. Don t forget a supply
of 6 or 8 hangers. A simple hook on the wall or behind a
closet door can hold a robe, coat, or a purse.
Drawer Space
If you have an extra chest of drawers, how perfect! But at
least clear out one or two drawers for small items. Both
you and your guest will feel better with odds and ends
out of sight.
Provide Privacy
You might know that the big maple tree just outside the
window camouflages everything going on, but your guest
won t. Choose window coverings that not only add to the
character of the room, but provide privacy and light
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