7 Ways to Get Your Guest Room Ready for Holiday Guests

It's only the very beginning of fall, but before you know it, people across the country will be traveling to stay with family and/or friends for the holidays. Preparing your home for holiday guests can be stressful, but with the right plan, it doesn't have to be! Try to focus on things that will enhance the comfort of your holiday guests. Here are seven tips to prep your guest room for visitors. 

1. Deep Clean. No one wants to stay in a dirty room. Before the holiday season starts, give your guest room a good, deep clean. One of the best things to start with is dusting. That way, if any dust falls to the floor, you can vacuum it up later. Be sure to dust any ceiling fans, windows, blinds, shelves, etc. that may be present in the room. It's also a great idea to wipe down baseboards and walls, either with water or a sort of cleaning solution. And finally, run a vacuum or broom over the guest room floors. If necessary, rug or carpet cleaning is always a good idea, too. 
2. Light it Up. Offer your guests some cozy lighting options by utilizing lamps or nightlights in your guest bedroom. Table lamps for the guest nightstands are a great way to incorporate soft lighting into the room. Floor lamps also emit a warm, cozy vibe. Shop some of our best lamps here. 
   
3. Cozy Blankets. Nothing says comfort like a cozy, plush blanket. Add a few extra blankets to your guest room for the ultimate hominess. It also helps ensure that your guests don't get too cold since everyone keeps their home thermostats at different temperatures. 
4. Wi-Fi Access. Another good idea to make your guests feel at home is to give them the WiFi password. You can print out a paper with the info on it and put it in the guest room. Some people like to frame it to make it durable for multiple guests throughout the holiday season.
5. Seasonal Decor. A sweet touch to add is some seasonal decor. If you have a guest staying with you for Thanksgiving, some fall decor like candles or 
   
6. Add Bedside Tables. If you don't already have them, adding nightstands or bedside tables is the perfect touch. It allows guests a place to put their things that they may need at night. For example, phones, watches, or water bottles. It's also a good place to put lamps for cozy home lighting. 
7. Clean Towels and Linens. Guest hosting 101 is to make the bed and have fresh linens ready for your guests. One often overlooked part of hosting people is to have their towels ready for them. There is nothing worse than having to hunt down a towel or washcloth to use for a shower at someone else's house. Provide your guests with fresh linens all around so they don't have to hunt for them.

Are you getting excited for the upcoming holidays? Let us know in the comments if you have something special you do for your holiday guests!