Family parties can be a strange combination of exhilaration, stress, and exhaustion. On the one hand, it’s a delight to see those relatives you haven’t seen in what seems like forever, but on the other, you might already be planning an escape route for when a controversial topic comes up, and you have to act as a mediator.
Most of the decisions related to our home should be viewed through the lens of how they’re going to affect your life. After all, you’re the one who’s going to live there; you’re the one who’s going to be impacted most by your decisions. However, that doesn’t mean that you should forget your guests completely. For starters, it’s enjoyable to welcome friends and family members to your home. Second, it can be embarrassing if they arrive and it’s obvious you haven’t thought about their stay at all. Let’s make sure that doesn’t happen. Below, we take a look at some useful tips for creating a home that your guests – and you – will love.
A guest room designed by Stephen Sills