Your guest room may not be as comfy as you think.
Here, Smith shares his five tips for designing, decorating, and filling spaces to meet all of guests' potential needs, from the bedroom to the kitchen:For those who have dedicated guest rooms, Smith says that the first step in decorating one is to do so with a neutral palette. This is usually the case with most hotel rooms, because it sets a calm tone. A guest room is no different.
“Furniture shouldn’t crowd the room, so stick to the essentials here: a queen-sized bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a side chair,” he says. “If space allows, put a bench in front of the bed, which can serve as a makeshift luggage holder. And if you have hard floors, use a piled rug for warmth and comfort.”
Smith also says that you remove as much as you can from a closet or chest of drawers so that guests have a place to store their things—a few available hangers or an empty drawer should do the trick. “This small effort goes a long way to signal to your guests that you’ve thought about their needs without feeling like you’ve gone too far out of your way," he says.Those who don’t have a dedicated guest room can still make an area feel cozy with a few changes to its design.
Do what you can to clear out memorabilia—like figurines, trophies, or stuffed animals—and swap personal photo collections for more general artwork. This will help make the area look and feel less cluttered. “If space is an issue, try using a platform daybed or futon frame topped with an extra-large twin memory foam mattress and some throw pillows,” Smith says. “It’s attractive in either function and it’s super easy to convert to a bed—just cover with some sheets and you’re done. Some of my favorites frames and daybeds are from
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