Guest Room Feng Shui

Increase the inviting energy to welcome your houseguests

by Stephanie Dempsey

Providing a comfortable guest room can make all the difference to a successful visit. The next time friends or family come to stay, check your guest room for the following touches. Adding these will make their stay more comfortable and your hosting duties much easier. It's a win-win situation!

Play Hot and Cold
Keep plenty of blankets and an oscillating fan in your guest room so that friends can easily adjust to plunging or soaring temperatures. It doesn't matter what month or season it is -- every climate has its aberrations and each individual has their quirks. By giving guests the option to pile on blankets or switch on a fan, you'll make them more comfortable.

Add Water and Stir
The last thing guests want is to fumble around a dark, unfamiliar house for a drink of water in the middle of the night. Putting a water carafe on the bedside table is a thoughtful gesture that won't be forgotten.

Clear Out Closets and Drawers
Homeowners often use the guest room closet and bureau as storage spaces for their own stuff. That's fine when the room isn't in use, but when you do have visitors, make sure to clear these spaces so that friends can put their own clothes in them. Don't forget to keep a generous supply of empty hangers in your guest room closet, too.

A Basket of Toiletries
Lots of times people forget essentials like toothbrushes, tampons, deodorant and combs when they pack for a trip. Having a supply of such things in your guest room can make the difference between an uncomfortable and a pleasant stay.

Place a Lamp within Arm's Reach
of the Bed
Sleeping in an unfamiliar bed is always disorienting. Putting a lamp next to the bed will save your guest from having to fumble around in the dark for late night bathroom trips.

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