Friday, September 21, 2012

Planning the Ultimate Guest Bedroom

As the weather turns cooler, now's the time to create a warm retreat for friends and family who will gather this coming holiday season. Here are our tips for creating the ultimate guest bedroom for those near and dear:

1. Choose an unforgettable bed:
Often times people overlook the guest room and use it as a place to put cast-off furniture but it should be where you focus your best hospitality efforts. Go beyond creating a home-away-from-home feel in your guest room to make it feel like a cozy retreat from the real-world with an heirloom-quality bed. Our stunning reclaimed wood beds have plenty of character and will make guests feel they've slipped away to a rustic lodge.



2. Add texture for comfort:
Think of trips you've taken to lodges or bed and breakfasts: these places always provide you with luxurious linens and cozy throws. Invest in a beautiful, richly-hued duvet and quilt and high-quality linens to dress the bed. A woven or furry throw placed at the foot of the bed will be welcoming and useful.

Photo from Country Living

3. Provide storage:
If you don't have closet space available in your guest room, consider purchasing an armoire so your guests won't have to live out of a suitcase during their stay. Also from our collection of reclaimed wood furniture, this rustic armoire features two drawers and ample room for storing clothing, guest towels or even extra linens and blankets.


4. A place to take their shoes off:
It's a good idea to invest in a bench to place at the end of the bed so guests can set down their luggage or even sit to take off their shoes. This indoor bench from our LogHeads Grizzly collection is richly-detailed and perfect for any rustic retreat.





5. Remember the details...
Besides the basic necessities like an alarm clock, extra hangers and a hair dryer, remember to leave special items for your guests. Keep a pad of paper and pencil in a drawer near the bedside table, monogrammed soaps in the bathroom and for an extra touch of hospitality, provide your guests with a snack basket complete with a water bottle, bedtime snacks and a "Do Not Disturb" sign.

Photo by www.theprojectgirl.com







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