The Lifestyle Nov - Dec 2021

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GUEST BEDROOM
perfection
DON’T: WORRY IF YOU
DON’T HAVE LOADS OF
SPACE
Ultimately you have to work with what
you’ve got - in the last 18 months,
many of us have seen our guest rooms
overhauled into home offices. If you’ve
ditched the bed don’t worry - how about
adding an attractive sofa bed that you
can actually use the rest of the time as a
break out area from your desk.
DO: PROVIDE BASIC
AMENITIES
The more things you can put in the room
to make their stay easier, without having
to ask you for everything, the more
relaxed everyone will feel. A mirror is
important, as are fresh towels, tissues,
and perhaps even a hair dryer. A bedside
carafe and some glasses means they can
help themselves to water too.
DO: INVEST IN
GOOD WINDOW
TREATMENTS
As you might have never
slept in this space, you
might not know how
light behaves or how
effective the current
window treatments are for
blocking out light. For a
really luxurious look, pair
blackout blinds or shutters
with thick, decorative
drapery. Shutters give a lovely secure feel
to a space and really finish the room.
DON’T: SETTLE FOR A
LUMPY MATTRESS
The same goes for the mattress as the
window treatments - spend a night in the
room and see if the bed is up to scratch.
DO: PROVIDE GOOD
LIGHTING
Multi-level lighting is key for making a
space feel cosy - make sure there are
two bedside lamps and then another
light source in the space, such as a
standing lamp in the corner or a lamp on
a dressing table
DON’T: SKIMP ON THE
BED LINENS
Good bed linen really is worth the money
- and it tends to wash better too. Provide
a good quality duvet and pillows, linens
and some additional blankets if your
guests feel the cold.
DO: CREATE
SOMEWHERE THEY CAN
UNPACK
We all know it’s a bit stressful trying to
live out of a suitcase - allowing for some
hanging space and a few drawers to
unpack into, can really help guests keep
on top of things whilst they’re with you.
DO: MAKE IT SMELL
LOVELY
Kit the room out with either fresh flowers,
a reed diffuser, or room sprays. Pillow
spray to help deep sleep is also a lovely
touch to make the space feel homely - we
love Olverum’s new Restful Pillow Sleep
Mist, £25, olverum.com
DON’T: BE A
PERFECTIONIST
If your guests were hoping for hotel
standards, then that’s where they should
have stayed. Just aim to make sure
the space is clean, comfortable and
functional, then relax - there’s enough to
be worrying about in the festive season
without adding high expectations on top
of that.
If you’re looking for a total decorative
overhaul, check out our moodboards!
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