Create an elegant guest room with the appropriate paint, lighting, and decor, in order to make your guests feel at home.
Unless you have my grandfather’s philosophy of “company is like fish, after three days they began to stink,” you probably want your guest room to be as comfortable and accommodating as possible. Not only will your guests enjoy their stay, but entertaining will be easier for you as well. You feel kind of bad if all you have to offer your guests is a futon in the office and they get to share the kid’s bathroom. Or, in actuality, stand in line and fight for it. To get your guest room started on the right track, try following the following general steps.
Make a plan. Start with an empty room, and formulate your plan. Is the room big enough and does it have adequate closet space? What about adding a bathroom ; why not create the ultimate bed & breakfast appeal with a private bath?
Do the basics. Work from the top down, painting your walls and ceiling warm alluring colors. Choose comfortable, yet durable flooring. Carpet is the most comfortable for bedrooms, although a wood floor with radiant heat beneath can be comfortable as well.
Don’t forget lighting and ventilation. Make sure your room has well-placed lighting to create a cozy and cheerful environment. Natural lighting is best during the day, so add plenty of windows. Nothing ruins an environment quite like stale odors; windows will help to add ventilation. Add bedside lamps for reading or ...
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