Fall marks the beginning of the home visiting season - that exciting time of year when friends or family come to town to spend a weekend or a vacation in your home. It's an opportunity to get together and spend quality time together. That's why you want to offer your visitors a welcoming and attractive place to stay.
What's the best way to start? Explore the space itself. If you haven't already done so, spending the night in the room will help you identify the areas that need attention. Does the dresser block the only electrical outlet? Is there a draft at night? Does the room flood with sunlight in the later hours?
The guest experience is the best way to identify specific areas that need attention, and then other thoughtful touches can be added. Here are eight simple steps to help you create the best possible room before guests arrive.
1. Invest in your rest
A comfortable bed is perhaps the most important thing you can offer your guests (lack of sleep affects the entire dynamic.) The best way to ensure this is to start with a good mattress that fits the size of your room, add a good soft mattress, and then wrap it in quality bedding.
Instead of piecemeal shopping, you can save time (and money) by buying all your bedding from brands like Tuft & Needle, which offer high-quality mattresses and bedding. If you buy a mattress along with a few select bedding essentials (sheet set, down pillow, mattress cover), you will receive a 15% discount on the complete mattress set. For a touch of luxury, add a soothing linen spray and don't forget to throw in a knitted bed or chair cover (we love this cover made from 100% recycled yarn). You don't want your guests to have to choose between waking you up or spending a cold night. Bedside table with glasses and water bottles.
2. Lay out the essentials
No one likes to feel like they need help, so it pays to anticipate what your visitors might need before they arrive. Prepare a basket or tray with travel toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, conditioner, painkillers) and leave it on the dressing table, on the nightstand, or in the bathroom if you have one. Put a bottle of water and a glass on the nightstand in case guests get thirsty in the middle of the night. An airbnb welcome book can be a great way to impress your guest.
3. Towel preparation
If visitors don't have access to their own bathroom, place freshly washed towels at the foot of the bed or on an empty chair (a good rule of thumb is two bath towels, one hand towel, and one bath towel per guest). If your guests are staying more than a few nights, replace their towels with clean towels halfway through their stay.
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