Hosting Holiday Visitors

With the holidays fast approaching, there are many people living in the North Dallas area that are probably in full swing of making their holiday plans – and you may be one of those people. If you are hosting family to your apartment during the holidays, you know that preparing for overnight guest can be a stressful and tiring time. There seems to be an unlimited amount of things that you need to complete in a short amount of time. It can be a lot of fun having guests over — unless you feel guilty that they have to sleep on the couch. Here are some helpful hints that will help you prepare for Thanksgiving holiday guests and make them feel welcome and at home.

Select a Room

You have to first decide what room will be used as the guest bedroom. If you have an extra bedroom, the choice is simple. However, if you are currently using your extra space as an office or workout room, you may have some tough decisions to make. Whatever the situation, you can make the space work to be a useful and efficient guest bedroom. Once you have decided what area you will use for a spare bedroom for your guests, you will then be able to move forward with your plan. The space that you will use for a spare bedroom will dictate the furniture that you will need. You should also be considering at this time how you will place the guest room furniture in the extra space. If you will be using a room that is currently being used as an office or workout room, you will need to decide what you will do with the items that will have to be moved. Is there another area in your apartment that will accommodate those items? Many North Dallas area apartments include a separate storage closet or area. Do you have a storage space that will offer enough space for you to store those things? Will it be necessary to rent a separate space or sell those items that will no longer be used? All of these are decisions that will have to be made before moving forward.

Guest room furniture

If you have a full bedroom that will be used as the guest bedroom, it is easy to figure out what furniture you will need. Depending on the size of the bedroom, you will need a bed, nightstand, and dresser. The bed should be adequate to accommodate up to two people. For more storage space, you can use an ottoman or trunk that opens to store other things. One of the most important things to remember when decorating a guest bedroom is to ensure that the room is not overcrowded. A guest bedroom should have ample room to walk around. But if you do not have an entire room to spare, consider using furniture that serves multiple uses, such as a futon.

Decorate for comfort

Even though a guest bedroom may only be used sparingly, it should still be decorated with your style in mind. It is not necessary to go overboard on home accents in the guest bedroom. You should use simple décor that still allows for plenty of space for your guests belongings – which will probably include some type of luggage of overnight bag. Using pillows is a great decorative idea because they serve multiple purposes. Not only can they be used to add color and style to the guest room, but they also allow your guests to have a comfortable place to rest. In addition, because not everyone is comfortable at the same room temperature, you should always have extra blankets at your guests’ disposal for their use. Likewise, if the guest bedroom doesn’t come equipped with a ceiling fan, you should consider purchasing a stand or box fan for them to use as they see fit. This will allow them to adjust the temperature in the guest room without altering the temperature for the remainder of the house.

As with anything else, the golden rule can help you determine the best course of action when creating a guest room. Think about what makes you comfortable when you are a guest. Not only should your guest have a comfortable place to sleep, but they should also have an area that they can get away to as well. For more great apartment decorating and living ideas, check out a UMoveFree Review.