Sensible Style for Your Holiday Guest Room
Create a comfortable, beautiful and practical place for your holiday visitors to rest their heads
This is the time of year when you're most likely to have company — and that company may be tired from a long trip. Is your guest room welcoming and comfortable, a little slice of heaven for those weary travelers? Here are some sensible style tips to make sure your guests feel at home away from home.
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A guest room tray with current magazines, local maps, a book or two, a holiday snack and other comfort amenities is a wonderful way to say "Welcome to my holiday home" after a guest's hectic trip.
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White upholstery and bedding provide a splendid canvas for seasonal updates. Freshen up your space for the holidays with decorative pillows or throws.
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Natural light is one of life's greatest pleasures ... except at the crack of dawn on New Year's Day. Consider adding blackout liners behind your bedroom drapes. Your guests will thank you!
A swing-arm sconce is ideal for a guest room. It provides reading-in-bed comfort while leaving room on the nightstand for a guest's necessities.
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A luggage rack gives your holiday guests a place to put their bags. Consider putting two in the room if you regularly have couples visit. They'll fold away in a closet when not in use.
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| A bench at the foot of your guest bed is ideal for taking off shoes or as an extra place to put luggage. It can also host holiday potpourri or flameless candles in holiday colors. |
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| Guests love chairs. Even if you don't have room for a large one with an ottoman, consider a small chair for your visitors' convenience. Add a holiday-themed pillow to celebrate the season. |
Who doesn't love music? A sound system that accommodates an iPod, iPhone, dual alarm clock and radio — set to a holiday station, playing softly when your guests arrive — is a great mood builder.
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Comments
The Welcome Home: Interior Design Solutions Great suggestions! I just re-did my guest room and I included a lot of these. I am going to add a tray with bottled water and some pretty glasses. My guest room is in the basement. I had to get creative to make the space feel bright and sunny while hiding those awkward basement windows. 
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Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS Thanks, Jill. Glad you found the info helpful. Happy Holidays!
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