I love having guests come to my home. One of my dreams is to have guests come to our working ranch and give them a luxurious and authentic experience. To me, it is a mix of Cody (rough and tumble cattle man) and me (city girl who appreciates the finer details in life). Until then, I do my very best to be a good hostess in my current home. I have listed 10 ways to prepare for your guests to be comfortable and happy during their stay. There is also a couple free printables to help you prepare.
This post was actually fairly easy to write because I simply needed to think of all the things that make my stay nice when I am visiting others. None of these things are hard bound rules (maybe a few;), but they will all help your guests feel welcome and at ease.
Here is some guest room inspiration for you.
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7. Keep the guest bedroom simple and clean. Since your guests are bringing their own things, keep the decor simple so there is not clutter to overwhelm them and make sure everything is clean so that they can feel rested in the space. Again, places to sit and nightstands or desks are super helpful in giving your guests a place to sit and keep their things organized. If you have a dresser available and clear for them, make sure they know they can use the space while they are there. If there is a closet in the room, consider moving the stuff you may store in there somewhere else while they are there. This is something I need to do next time.
8. Lighting is important. We have a night light that is activated my motion in the hall and guest bathroom. Also, a lamp is nice so that you guests could read in their bed during the evening without having harsh overhead lighting.
9. Consider the noise levels in your home. With three small girls at my house, I try to teach my children to be considerate of our guests by keeping their voices lower. I am always surprised at how sensitive everyone else’s ears are to the noise I have grown used to. We are not a super loud house, but we are much louder than a house with no kids.
10. Organize and clean every room in the home. Where ever your guests might spend time, make that space clutter free and clean. There is no greater gift for your guest than your welcoming spirit and a clean space to rest and visit.
I hope that you are excited and ready for your holiday guests, or guests anytime of the year. The principles of being a good host or hostess is the same all year round. Is there a time you felt super welcome and comfortable on a visit? What did your host do to make is a great stay?
Enjoy your guests! (I have included a free welcome image you can add to your basket or room below.)
Best,
Lucy Jo