One of the advantages of a large home is being able to accommodate visitors. Whether you have a cousin visiting from overseas, or a friend staying with you while her bathroom is renovated, you’ll want to help your houseguest feel welcome and comfortable in your home.
A few thoughtful details will go a long way. Or perhaps a big fuss is in order. Either way, the suggestions below are sure to get you thinking about the best of the best: best cleaning service in town, best space heater for large room reviews, wine pairings, and more!
Make A Clean, Fresh Start
It’s one of the things we love about hotels – the cleanliness and amenities. Crisp clean sheets, freshly laundered towels, thoughtfully placed toiletries are a standard we’ve come to expect during hotel stays.
Create the same comfort and convenience for your guests by providing an uber clean space for them to stay in with everything they’ll need closely nearby: towels, blow dryer, toilet paper, etc.
If hospital corners aren’t your thing, watch this fun talk show segment to learn how to make a guest bed like the best of them, or better yet, consider hiring a professional cleaning service to get your home guest-ready.
Make The Room Warm and Cozy
Depending on the time of year and the room your guest will be staying in, early mornings and late evenings may get chilly. Large rooms and rooms with windows may feel especially drafty.
Offering a warm blanket is always appreciated but we suggest considering a space heater to heat up a large room. Portable indoor space heaters allow your guests to control the thermostat, making the room as warm as they’d like for as long as they’d like. Smart features like auto shut-off and tip-over protection mean you can both rest easy, knowing there are no safety concerns.
Heating a guest room so as to provide a warm, comfortable space will doubly be appreciated by guests who have traveled across time zones. A night of restful sleep is top of the wish list for anyone trying to get over jet lag.
Cater To Their Tastes
We are not suggesting that you meal plan for their entire stay, but we are suggesting that you be aware of guests’ tastes. Do they prefer tea or coffee in the morning? Do they have a favorite breakfast food?
At the very least, you’ll want to be aware of any allergies and food restrictions. Are they lactose intolerant, vegetarian or allergic to nuts? Offer to stock the refrigerator and pantry with a few foods and snacks they’d like. These small details all add up to a comfortable stay.
Make Them The Guest of Honor
What better way to welcome or send off guests than with a party? Introduce your houseguest to friends and family during a casual outdoor BBQ, intimate dinner party, or full-blown soiree. If you choose the latter, be sure to check out these must-have tools for throwing an epic party.
Follow these tips to ensure your guests have the best stay in your home. Though we must also caution you: with treatment like this your guests may never want to leave.
