10 Gracious Guest Bedroom Must-Haves

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A guest bedroom that makes visiting friends and family feel welcome, and comfortable, is a staple of every gracious hostess. I’m Sarah of Sarah Sarna, a Northern Virginia-based lifestyle blog featuring fashion, beauty, home decor, and recipes centered around an inspired life. I’m thrilled to have Alicia as a new monthly columnist on my blog, and I’m very excited that she asked me to pop-in with a post today.

As I just moved (in May!) to a house in Northern Virginia, after 14 years of apartment living in NYC, I am so pleased to now have the space for a guest bedroom! As I’m pulling our new space together, for today’s Lush List post I’ve gathered my list of 10 guest bedroom must-haves.

 

1. A COZY DUVET AND COVER

A fluffy down duvet with a washable duvet cover is always divine.

Interior Design: Vincente Wolf. Image Source: Elle Decor.

Vicente Wolf Beach Bedroom

A TRUSTY MATTRESS

A reliably supportive mattress is a must.

Interior Design: Haynes Roberts. Image Source: Elle Decor.

haynes roberts beach bedroom

PERSONAL MEMENTOS

A framed family photograph or a keepsake bowl makes visitors feel more at home.

Interior Design: Tom Scheerer. Image Source: Architectural Digest.

Tom Scheerer Decorates Book

COMFORTABLE PILLOWS

Plenty of soft support makes for happy campers.

Interior Design: Miles Redd. Image Source: Tim Bell.

beach bedrooms miles redd

FRESH FLOWERS

The simplest floral arrangement makes a major impact.

Interior Design: Arent & Pyke. Image Source: The Virgin Renovator.

Floral print headboard by Arent Pyke

A BEAUTIFUL VIEW

A vista of greenery and sky is unforgettable.

Interior Design: Haynes Roberts. Image Source: Elle Decor.

Beach Bedroom Haynes Roberts

A SPOT TO SIT

A single armchair (or pair) provides a comfortable place to sit and relax.

Interior Design: Tom Scheerer. Image Source: Tom Scheerer Decorates.

Tom Scheerer Decorates Book

ROOM-DARKENING CURTAINS OR SHADES

Lined or blackout window-treatments equal a deeper night’s sleep.

Interior Design: Selldorf Architects. Image Source: Coco Cozy.

modern grey and white bedroom with upholstered headboard, large windows with floor length curtains and a long ottoman

WATER PITCHER AND CUP

A glass of water before bed and first thing in the morning aids in feeling well-rested.

Interior Design: Jennifer Post. Image Source: Architectural Digest.

beach bedroom jennifer post

THE RIGHT LIGHT

A bedside lamp with an adjustable three-way bulb allows custom comfort, and no need to get back out of bed.

Interior Design: Carolyn Guttilla. Image Source: Sarah Sarna.

Beach Bedrooms, Interior Designer: Carolyn Guttilla

Make sure to leave Alicia a comment and let us both know: are there any must-haves you would add? What makes you feel most welcome and comfortable as a guest?

Thank you for having me today, Alicia! xo, Sarah

2 Comments

  1. john hutchens

    awesome ideas to make a guest comfortable

  2. Emily

    The second to last room is like heaven

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2 Comments

  1. john hutchens

    awesome ideas to make a guest comfortable

  2. Emily

    The second to last room is like heaven

Alicia Wood

Meet Alicia

AliciaWoodLifestyle.com is a lifestyle destination for everyday living written by Alicia Wood. Alicia's goal is create a timeless, fresh way to approach fashion, entertaining, beauty, design and travel.

Read More