Posted by: Lisa Mason on: February 3, 2009
Are you looking for new ideas to decorate your guest bedroom? There are many guest room ideas out there so if you’re struggling to know how to decorate your guest room(s), we’re here to help. You don’t have to spend a fortune to create a nice guest bedroom so here are some ideas that won’t break the bank.
Have a nice bed. The bed is the centerpiece of the room and it is where your guests will need to sleep. Being away from home is hard for many people so making the bed as comfortable as possible with help them sleep well while they are there. Get the best bed and mattress you can afford so your guests have something nice to sleep on.
Go with neutral colors and themes. When decorating your guest bedroom, go with colors and themes that can work for male or female alike. You don’t want to have to put a male guest in a frilly, pink, fluffy room and you don’t want a female guest to feel uncomfortable in an overly masculine room. The room is much more functional if you keep it neutral.
Someplace to sit. Your guests will want someplace to sit, other than the bed. Even if you don’t have a large guest bedroom, try to include a chair or two or a small bench so they have someplace to sit. It can also be helpful to add a small table, folding table or something to place their suitcase or bags on.
Remember with guest bedrooms, less is more. You don’t want to pile in a bunch of your old stuff to clutter up the place. It’s better to keep dressers and closets as clear as possible so your guests will feel more comfortable and not have to weed through your stuff while they are visiting.
When you have the extra money, you can add new small touches to the guest bedroom such as a fluffy mattress topper or fancy bedding. Great window coverings that can both let in the sunshine when wanted and block out any light when guests want to sleep is also very helpful in a guest bedroom.
With these ideas, you can create an amazing guest bedroom that will work well for any guest. Show them you care about their needs with a quality guest bedroom that also adds value to your home.
Albeo theme by Design Disease
September 16, 2009 at 5:14 pm
This was great advice! Thnx