As the Christmas season approaches, preparing guest bedrooms can enhance comfort and create a welcoming atmosphere for visitors. House Beautiful highlights five practical ways to ready a spare room in a weekend.
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First, choose soft, muted colours such as beige, ecru, sage green, or rust tones to promote relaxation and better sleep, layering in texture with throws, cushions, and rugs. Warm task lighting with bedside or floor lamps helps maintain a cosy, calming glow, avoiding harsh or blue-toned bulbs.
Thoughtful luxuries such as extra pillows, fresh towels, toiletries, non-ticking clocks, and fresh flowers signal consideration for guests' comfort. Seasonal décor should be subtle and elegant, including small garlands, miniature trees, or ornaments to add festive charm without overwhelming the space.
Finally, winter fragrances, from candles to diffusers, create a warm and inviting ambience. Experts emphasise leaving storage space for guests' belongings to ensure practicality alongside aesthetics.
These simple adjustments allow hosts to transform cluttered spare rooms into stylish, restful retreats, combining comfort, seasonal cheer, and thoughtful hospitality.
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