Everyone wants to be a perfect host when they are welcoming people to their home. Here are a few tips to help to create a cozy atmosphere so that your guests immediately feel at home in your place:
CREATE AN INVITING GUEST ROOM: With a little elbow grease and a dose of creativity, you can offer an inviting guestroom. Creating a cozy atmosphere is easy with soft blankets and scented candles. Stock the nightstand with everything that you would want in your own room. Examples include a vase of fresh flowers, magazines that highlight the best food and drink of your local area, a night light, hand cream, bottled waters, and snacks.
STOCK THE KITCHEN: Before your guest arrives, be sure to ask them about any dietary needs or preferences. Taking the time to stock your kitchen with all of their favorites will go a long way in making them comfortable in your home. When they arrive, be sure to show them around the kitchen so that they know where to find everything. The last thing that you want is for your guest to feel uncomfortable having to ask the host for everything. Making them feel welcome to help themselves to anything in the kitchen will assist in making them to feel comfortable and not intrusive.
GIVE TLC TO THE GUESTROOM BATHROOM: Do not neglect the bathroom that your guest will be primarily using when you are sprucing up the house in anticipation of the arrival. Stock the bathroom with new towels, a warm robe, and toiletries so that your guest doesn’t have to ask for anything. Bonus points if the toiletries are local to your area!
CUT THE CLUTTER: This room should be an oasis for your guests so be sure to design it with that goal in mind. If you use your guestroom for other purposes, be sure to give it a thorough cleaning before your guests arrive. A cluttered room is not relaxing at all. Taking care to leave ample space for their luggage will also help them to get settled more quickly.
PROVIDE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION: The nightstand is an ideal place to leave a note with essential information. Examples of information that you should include are the Wi-Fi password, directions to your favorite local coffee shop or cafe, security system codes, garage door information, or anything else that will make their trip more enjoyable.
With a little thought and preparation, you can turn your home into a sanctuary for anyone!
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