11must haves for a comfortable and convenient guest room
11 Must-haves for a Comfortable and Convenient Guest Room
Oh, what a delight it is for a house to have an exclusive room for some cherished guests! As a host, it would be natural to equip this special space with the best of amenities to ensure that the invitees feel welcomed with open arms. This Buzzle article tells you about the 11 must-haves for a comfortable and convenient guest room so that you don't keep any room for complaints.
1. Natural Sunlight and Ventilation
Most of us tend to ignore this point, but a room that is well-lit, and has a good supply of natural sunlight would give a more positive and acceptable vibe to the guests, comparatively. For a room to have good light and ventilation, it needs to have nice big windows. These not only enhance the aesthetics of the room, but also give it a refreshing feel.2. Fresh Flowers and Plants
There is nothing more inviting than a room that has freshly-cut flowers and some soothing greenery, as if they are especially placed for welcoming the guests. These show that as a host, you've taken that special effort to decorate the room with love. The fresh scent of these nature's gifts add the much-coveted delight that one should feel while in a home away from home.3. Clean and Comfy Bedding
Every guest room has a bed, but the real value of a bed is when it's furnished with the finest bedding. How many times has it happened to you that even though you're tired, you couldn't sleep because the pillows were too flat, or the sheets were smelly and unclean? A good mattress, sheets, blankets, and lots of pillows are a must for a guest room!4. Fresh Toiletry
Again, many of us don't pay attention to this aspect, because we assume that the guests will get their own set of toiletry―soap, toothpaste, face wash, essential oils, towels, bathrobes! Imagine the happiness on their face when they open their bathroom door and see these exclusive items in store for their use―pampering in its true sense!5. Storage Space
The worst thing that can ever happen to any guest―to have to take their clothes out of the suitcase every day! Keep an exclusive closet for them with hangers and empty drawers so that they can arrange their items, and don't have to go through the need to open their compact travel bag all the time. If that isn't possible, invest in a luggage rack so that it becomes easy for them to unpack and look for their stuff.6. Bedside Table
While, for many of us, it comes as an obvious item, don't even ask how many guest rooms are deprived of it! A bedside table, especially with drawers, comes in handy for guests. Apart from the purpose of accommodating the night lamp and water glass, your guests can place their cell phone, glasses, books, medicines, organizer, and other essential items in this much-useful piece of furniture.7. A Personal Television
This would definitely be the cherry on the cake if you can provide an exclusive television set for their choice of entertainment. Most of us have our own preferences. While some follow the sitcoms, other prefer watching sports. The worst part about visiting someone is to miss out on all this entertainment. So, an exclusive television would definitely be a double thumbs up!8. Some Reading Material
It is always thoughtful to stack some good books, magazines, and similar material so that the guests don't feel bored in the room. Since you'll be inviting them to your place, you're likely to know their likes and dislikes. Be it books, DVDs, games, or magazines, make sure you have them ready when your guests arrive.9. A Cozy Comfy Sofa
A bed is not the ideal place to 'sit back and relax', and hence, you need a cozy, comfy armchair or sofa in the room to sit and enjoy a good book, or perhaps solve a puzzle. Don't keep the flat, old, and almost broken sofa for temporary use. Make sure it is clean, non-smelly, and absolutely comfortable. We truly think it symbolizes relaxation!10. The Pampering Tray
The pampering tray isn't a specific brand you'll find in the market. It is a special tray that consists of small little thoughtful goodies and treats. This should be kept in the guest room when the guests arrive. You can place some fresh fruits to chocolates to candies, on them. This tray has many purposes, it can be filled as required with these treats, or your guests can use it for storing their personal items.11. Accessible Sockets
Last but not the least, is this much-needed, much-wanted, much-utilized feature―electrical sockets! A complementing item with this would be a universal charger, through which your guests can charge their cell phones, tablets, laptops, and other 'chargeable items'. Make sure the sockets are easily reachable and safe to use.