Create a welcoming, cozy place for guests with a few special, thoughtful touches.
Inviting overnight guests to your home is one thing. Actually making them feel welcome during their stay is another thing altogether. Thoughtful touches and small details can go a long way toward making your guest feel comfortable. So the next time you throw open the doors to your casa for a friend or family member, go the extra mile to make their stay a pleasant one. But don’t go too far – you don’t want them to feel so comfortable they never leave!
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10 thoughtful guest room essentials that go the extra mile
1 Warm throw
In case of chilly nights, make sure your guests are warm enough. A spare throw strewn across the bed means they won’t have to ask you for an extra blanket in the middle of the night. Textured Stripe Throw, West Elm, US$49.
10 thoughtful guest room essentials that go the extra mile
1 Warm throw
In case of chilly nights, make sure your guests are warm enough. A spare throw strewn across the bed means they won’t have to ask you for an extra blanket in the middle of the night. Textured Stripe Throw, West Elm, US$49.
10 thoughtful guest room essentials that go the extra mile
2 Chalkboard with WiFi password
A small chalkboard hanging on the wall or placed on the nightstand is the perfect way to make sure your guests know the WiFi password so they don’t have to repeatedly ask for it. Since virtually everyone needs to be connected these days, this is a thoughtful touch to any guest room. Modular Chalkboard Tile, Pottery Barn, $49.
10 thoughtful guest room essentials that go the extra mile
3 Bar Soap
Channel a luxury hotel vibe with fancy soap, just for your guest’s personal use. Place on top of one or two folded towels on their bed so they know that it’s theirs. This particular soap is French milled by artisan soap makers, beautifully packaged and has a light and natural fragrance. Elderflower Bar Soap, Proper, $15.
10 thoughtful guest room essentials that go the extra mile
4 Water carafe and tumbler
Fill this glass water carafe with water and place alongside the tumbler on the nightstand in your guest room. A small but simple touch that is sure to make guests feel welcome. Recycled Glass Water Carafe with Tumbler, Pottery Barn, $24.
10 thoughtful guest room essentials that go the extra mile
5 Books
Beautifully bound books will not only look great on display in your guest room but will be a welcome find for visitors who have forgotten their book at home or are looking to dive into something new. The Penguin Classics series, stunningly bound in cloth covers, are the perfect addition! Penguin Classics Clothbound Books, Amazon, prices vary.
10 thoughtful guest room essentials that go the extra mile
6 Drawer liners
Empty out the dresser drawers in your guest bedroom and make room for visitors to unpack. Clean, fresh drawers are sure to be appreciated, especially if they’re lined with these pretty, practical and scented drawer liners. Your guests will be pleasantly surprised when they open the drawers. Blue Waters Scented Shelf & Drawer Liners, Container Store, $12.
10 thoughtful guest room essentials that go the extra mile
7 Hangers
No one likes living out of a suitcase so make sure there are hangers in the closet so your guests can unpack and hang up their clothes. These durable wooden hangers have a smooth, polished finish and will last for years. Natural Wood Hangers, Bed, Bath & Beyond, $7.
10 thoughtful guest room essentials that go the extra mile
8 Sleep masks
Sure, blackout curtains are best but we don’t expect you to spend a fortune to accommodate guests. If your guest room doesn’t already have blackout drapery, consider buying a few sleep masks and leaving them on the night table for guests who need complete darkness to get a good night’s sleep. Dream Zone Sleep Mask, Bed, Bath & Beyond, $8.
10 thoughtful guest room essentials that go the extra mile
9 Spa slippers
Cold floors are no fun, especially when you just wake up. Keep spare unisex slippers on hand for when guests arrive to use during their stay – and to keep when they leave. These spa slippers are one size fits most and are soft and cozy. Terry Spa Slippers, Amazon, $30 for set of 6.
10 thoughtful guest room essentials that go the extra mile
10 Small iron
Traveling guests are likely to have their clothing folded and rolled into their suitcase – which means wrinkles! Keep a small travel-size iron in the guest room so guests needn’t ask you for one. Travel Steam Iron, Brookstone, $40.
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