How To Update A Guestroom For The Summer Season

One of the most important aspects of hosting guests is providing them with a tranquil, cozy and comfortable guest room. Even if your guests are only staying a short while, providing a restful oasis is essential for their well being and to ensure that they have a memorable experience. A guest room should be inviting and convey a feeling of ease with a dash of luxury.

If you are planning on hosting this summer and your guest room is in need of a little updating check out these tips below:

1. Add fresh flowers - they add a pop of color to your decor.
2. Provide your guests with an alarm clock, reading lamp and a night light.
3. Place books and magazines on a bedside table or in baskets.
4. Put pretty stationery and pens/pencils on a tray.
5. Use only pure cotton bedding and iron out wrinkles if needed.
6. Stock up on a variety of pillows ( soft, medium, firm and non-allergenic).
7. Use quality hangers and not wire hangers - your guests will appreciate this.
8. Buy a room fragrance in a neutral scent to keep the room smelling fresh.
9. Provide your guests with a comfy armchair to sit or read. (See below for bath tips)

Updating  The  Bath  

• Fresh soap and toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash) are essential. Buy small guest soaps for each guest and discard after use.
• Replace worn out towels with fresh towels and wash cloths.
• Have a first-aid kit handy filled with aspirin, bandages, and safety scissors.
• Clean and/or replace shower curtains (especially the liner) and bath mats.

These guestrooms from BHG  are  so inspiring!

                             
                A bedside  storage  display for an alarm clock, extra blankets
                                                                  and throws.

                 Fresh  flowers, notebooks  and a layered  bed will make
                                                              any guest  happy.

                                Fill a dresser with  toiletries that  guests  will  appreciate.

               Task  lighting, a warm rug, storage  basket, and
                                           magazines  says "welcome ".

                                                           
                              I hope you enjoyed  this  post, have  a  great  weekend !

How To Create A Luxurious Spa Bathroom In Your Home

The luxurious feel of a spa bathroom in your home will wash away the stresses of the day and relax your body and mind. A spa like bath creates a sense of peace, tranquility and cleanliness. Creating that feeling in your bathroom without remodeling and on a budget is easy and accessible.

The first step in creating that Zen-like feeling is to address the paint color on the walls. Choose paint colors in the neutral family from warm to cool shades such as warm taupe, crisp white, or pale gray. Next update or replace bath fixtures such as faucets, lighting and mirrors that will blend with the spa theme (preferrably white or chrome).

Install storage displays; purchase woven baskets and hooks to display your spa decor. Last but not least, add texture with accessories: white cotton towels, soft terry robes, sea sponges, apothecary glass containers, all natural soaps, and nature inspired artwork. http://amzn.to/29urwEz

To further enhance the mood, light some soy or flameless candles and you are ready for the spa.

Check out  these luxurious spa bathrooms from Better Homes and  Gardens:

           
                                                      All  photos  courtesy  of  BHG