| Almost everyone entertains company from time to | | | | Include a small area rug for an added touch of |
| time. Whether it be your in-laws, your college friends, | | | | comfort. If the guest room has an adjoining bath, |
| or a foreign exchange student, make sure your | | | | add matching rugs in both the bathroom and bed |
| home is prepared with a beautiful guest room to | | | | room. This will tie the spaces together with one |
| greet anyone who visits. | | | | simple step. |
| When designing your guest room, begin by taking a | | | | Colored and scented candles or maybe fresh |
| close look at the furniture you will use. Most people | | | | potpourri through the room will not only make it smell |
| choose to put one full or queen sized bed in a spare | | | | fresh, but will make it feel clean and inviting. Place |
| room, but you could also opt for two twin size beds | | | | scented candles on a dresser so the scent is soft. |
| if you plan on entertaining several guests at once. | | | | Avoid putting any scented accessories too close to |
| Twin size beds are a good solution if your teenager | | | | the bed or it may be overwhelming to your guests |
| will have sleepovers with friends each weekend. If | | | | at night. |
| your room is large enough, include a small bedside | | | | Make sure you include adequate storage space in |
| table and a dresser to hold the guest's clothing and | | | | your guest room. A dresser or small three drawer |
| other personal belongings. You could also add a chair | | | | chest will give your guests a place to store their |
| in a corner so your guest will have a place to sit and | | | | clothing. Make sure a mirror is available in the |
| read at night before bed. | | | | bedroom if a bathroom is not next door. This will give |
| When you plan your guest room, choose a room | | | | female visitors a place to put on makeup and get |
| that is in close proximity to the bathroom. Ideally, | | | | dressed in the mornings. |
| your guest room should be right next to the | | | | Keep small comforts in mind when designing your |
| bathroom for easy access in the middle of the night. | | | | guest room. Add an extra blanket in case your |
| Decorate your guest room so that it feels like a | | | | guests get cold during the night. Make sure there are |
| welcoming oasis. Fresh flowers are always a nice | | | | clean towels and linens that are easily accessible to |
| touch for your guests. The colors in your spare room | | | | your guests. Add soft, comfortable pillows to the |
| should be light and cheery, or peaceful and sedate. | | | | bed, and turn the mattress from time to time to |
| Using solid pastel colors for comforters and flowered | | | | keep it soft. Add artwork and use soothing colors to |
| or checked pillows and shams will allow you to use | | | | make the space welcoming. Remember to |
| more than one color or shades of the same color | | | | incorporate soft area rugs and scented candles and |
| through out. | | | | your space will be inviting for guests. |