The holidays are coming! The holidays are coming! Are you ready for family, friends and overnight guests?
It doesn’t matter if you have a separate guest bedroom or simply a convertible sofa in the den… comfortable seating, nice lighting, privacy, and small gifts such as flowers and fruit baskets all add up to a warm and welcoming stay for holiday guests.
Below I’ve listed 5 “grace-over-space” ideas you can do right now, for furnishing, decorating, and outfitting a guest bedroom (or area) that will help your holiday guests feel wonderful and welcomed.
1. Paint – The number one way to provide a fresh, cheerful look or even a dramatic change to any room is paint. Choose a warm white or a bright splash of color for the fastest path to change.
2. Window Treatments – A simple valance, stylish shades or even stationary side panels will make a big difference when it comes to privacy, warming up a room and creating a welcoming space for your guests.
***There’s still time to get these done by Christmas, but don’t wait much longer.***
3. Lighting – The use of candles, night lights and low ambient lighting helps to create a warm, safe and inviting place for sleeping and unwinding from an energetic, bustling day.
4. Texture – Add soft plush rugs that are a delight to sink their toes into first thing in the morning, bedding that feels like they’re sleeping in a cloud, and a warm cozy bathrobe for lounging and talking over a morning coffee.
5. Greenery – Add some live plants, poinsettias, holiday greenery, fresh flowers, or orchids to the room to create a peaceful retreat that will help your guests feel more and more ‘at home’ in your home.
BONUS TIP: Remember to provide delicious fruit, healthy snacks and even decadent goodies in a basket next to the bed for late night munchies.
There’s still time to complete these quick and easy decorating ideas between now and Christmas… but don’t wait much longer!
Got a decorating dilemma? No problem! Just pick up the phone today and give us a call at 949-494-3345. We’d love to hear from you!
