6 Tips for Prepping Your Guest Room
Prepare your spare room so your guests can rest a little easier.
Mix the essentials with perks like bottled water, eye masks, lint rollers, magazines and crafts for the kids. Include a snack basket for late-night arrivals (or cravings).
Pro-Tip: One week prior to your guest's arrival spend a night in the guest room. This will help you pinpoint what else is needed.
A storage bench creates a level surface for luggage, not to mention extra seating. Install a luggage rack so guests won't have to sidestep suitcases.
Pro-Tip: Store tissue packets and air freshener inside the nightstand. Provide a bedside reading lamp for the night owl, along with flameless candles for a subtle evening glow.
3. For those who run cold
Blankets and extra pillows should be easily accessible during chilly nights. Warm up drafty guest rooms with a mobile space heater.
Pro-Tip: If you're going the air mattress route, slip a pillowtop mattress pad under the fitted sheet. This will up the comfort level and create a warm, soft resting place.
Load a mobile cart with necessities, doubling up on any items that are used frequently, such as toilet paper and fresh towels. Don't forget a night light.
Pro-Tip: If the bathroom is shared, be sure to have an extra mirror in the bedroom. Include several hooks for hanging towels or robes, along with hampers for laundry.
