The advice that you should periodically spend the night in your own guest bedroom is solid ~ is it comfortable? too hot? too cold? noisy? dark enough? does it actually accommodate a guest’s needs? You’ll find out all sorts of things if you stay a couple of nights as your own guest.
Here’s a list of items every guest bedroom should ideally have:
Closet space with hangers, luggage rack or bench, drawer space
A comfortable bed, clean sheets, enough blankets and a variety of pillows ~ feathered & non, a few different sizes.
A nice throw or extra blanket in case the couple has different needs for warmth
A bedside table and reading light
Easy to reach outlets with available plugs for phones, etc. Or extension cords to make that happen. Or multi outlet surge protectors.
A wastebasket. In both the bedroom and the bathroom
A full length mirror. This is often forgotten and really nice to have
Wifi Password written out
Water pitcher and glasses or water bottles
Nightlight in the bathroom that can be switched on or off. Flashlight also nice
Curtains or some sort of privacy on all windows. I can’t tell you the guest bathrooms that have windows open view to the back yard. Awkward
Sleep masks especially if your room is not very dark
TV with remote and channel guide / easy use instructions
Clean towels, Extra TP, soap and toiletries in bathroom
Clock with alarm for the old school
Tissues
Magazines and/or books
Candles or room spray. Sometimes unused rooms get stale smelling, this helps
We shopped the Charlotte stores to grab some of these and other great guest room comforts.
Evelyne Prélonge’s Home Couture collection is dedicated to the world of exceptional Faux Fur. All creations are made in the workshop in France with the greatest care, and bring a touch of softness, luxury and elegance to any room. BUY HERE
The Dandi alpaca throw can be a wrap or a throw with its lightweight quality and playful pompoms. Available in 13 colors! BUY HERE
Sferra Linee – Duvet & More BUY HERE Ann Gish Foot Throw and Shams – BUY HERE
Flower Child Emerald is featured on this inviting bed. Linen cotton duvets range between $540 – $575 and Microlux duvets range between $276 – $414. Bedding shams are available in matching colors and materials. Laura Park Bedding is in stock in 12 patterns and customers can custom order bedding in over 100 fabrics.
Brooks Avenue Smooth Wallpaper is featured in this beautiful bathroom. It is sold by the yard and is $150 per yard in smooth and $207 per yard in grasscloth. We have 24 original wallpapers in smooth and grasscloth.
The Birds of a Feather 2×3 floor mat is the perfect addition to your hallway, vanity, or bedside. Floor mats are available in 3 sizes: 2×3, 3×5, and 2x5x8, and they range between $78 – $200.
Our Signature Solids collection is one of our most popular, as it offers the perfect complement to our patterns. Each of the 4 patterns has an ombre effect. Our linen cotton pillows are available in 4 sizes: 14×20, 22×22, 26×26, and 14×36.
Add a pop of color and whimsey with Charlotte’s own artist Windy O’Connor‘s Chica pillow or painting turned textile lumbar pillow $180
Nothing says welcome like “the best” smelling sheets & towels. This linen wash & spray is so luxurious, we recommend for your bedroom too $14-36 (varying sizes available)
Signed copy of local artist Anne Neilson, this coffee table book is uplifting. The handmade Blessing Beads featured with the cross (heart also available) adds the perfect touch $70-90
LAFCO’s Guest Bedroom scent is Star Magnolia and what better way to extend southern hospitality? Available in a diffuser or candle $42-115
This gold bee adds warmth and sophistication to any room. Cache pot, photo frame and porcelain botanical diffuser $50-80
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