How to Style a Guest Room They’ll Never Want to Leave
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How to Style a Guest Room They’ll Never Want to Leave
March 23, 2023
Even if just for a night, having a space that feels like a home away from home versus simply a place to stay makes all the difference in the world. It’s a feeling of welcome that comes not from pomp and circumstance, but rather a sense of thought and intention—and lucky for you, we’ve compiled a guide to achieving just that. Read on for our definitive checklist for a guest room that goes above and beyond, stay after stay.
How to Style a Guest Room They’ll Never Want to Leave
Set the Perfect Foundation
When it comes to small guest room ideas—or general bedrooms for that matter—we suggest focusing on minimal furnishings with maximum functionality. Choose bedside tables with enough storage to keep clutter out of sight, opt for lamps or sconces that are practical for nightly reading, and never underestimate the value of beautiful window treatments that filter in light the way you like.
Create a guest room experience that feels hotel-like with a polished bed frame like our Pacific Bed or Cove Bed. From there, we love to add storage pieces or functional forms like our Ynez Bench or Nesting Baskets so guests have the freedom to live with ease.
Maintain the relaxed setting with bedding that doesn’t need to be pressed or perfect. Lightweight and versatile, linen is always an effortless choice that will make your guests feel like they’re on a luxurious vacation.
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Optimize Elevated Comfort
One of the core tenets of guest room design is opting for as many forms of polished comfort as you can find. In our design books, that calls for a stockpile of cozy throws for guests to unwind with, a pair of cashmere socks or slippers for when it’s cold, and noteworthy pillows to complete the scene.
Whether you’re searching for office guest room ideas and need versatility at every corner or want a dedicated space designed to epitomize luxury, a guest room feels extra special when you put yourself into the mind of your guest: what will they want and need during their stay, and how can you ensure they’ll have everything they need? At the very least, comfort should be at top of mind. Beyond that, we love bringing in a few additional touches—a simple bath robe, a stack of books, and a bottle of room spray so that the space is always as fresh as can be.
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Add in Luxe Details
The perfect guest room truly comes to life in the details. If you have space, design a seating area so that your guests can lounge about and have room for down time—after all, giving guests a space of their own is the ultimate luxury.
Outfit the bedside table with thoughtful yet functional pieces like coasters, trays, or ceramics to use as catchalls and ensure the design stays intentional and tidy. Add in a vase for flowers and a water carafe to complete the bedside story, and don’t forget about a candle or two to fill the room with what might become your home’s signature scent.
In the guest bathroom, leave all the necessary beauty and self-care details they’ll want or need: cloud-soft towels, toiletries and or even a few full-sized beauty favorites, and a candle with a matchbox to light as they wish.
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Photos by Michael Clifford