15 Guest Room Decorating Ideas for a Cozy Stay
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The best guest room decorating ideas will make guests feel at home the moment they enter the room. Your guest room should be warm, clean, and comfortable, with lots of layers and texture. That’ll improve the visual appeal, of course, but it will also make the room feel extra cozy. No matter if your guest room is a small pullout couch in the office or a grand guest room with its own en suite, it’s the thoughtful touches you add that your guests will remember. That’s why the way you decorate your guest room will make such an impact on their stay.
The best hosts will anticipate guests’ needs and stock their guest rooms accordingly. Books next to the bed, an extra blanket for chilly nights, and a fresh carafe of water on the bedside table are all inviting touches. And in the bathroom, essentials such as cotton balls, toiletries, plenty of fluffy towels, and—for a spa-like touch—a bathtub tray or towel warmer are all thoughtful additions. To help you design the ultimate guest room, we’ve rounded up some lovely decorating ideas that are so good, your guests might even want to stay an extra night!
01
Silky TENCEL Abstract Tapestry Duvet Cover
West Elm
$129.00
A luxurious duvet with matching shams, like this one, will help your guests settle in for a wonderful night’s rest—and it also makes your guest room look more put together.
02
Sphere & Stem Table Lamp
West Elm
$199.00
A table lamp on the nightstand will give your space a warm glow at night, and provide extra reading light, too. We like this modern selection because it doesn’t take up much space.
03
Arden Solid Blanket
Pottery Barn
$149.00
As temperatures begin to drop, a cozy blanket like this one adds a pretty, functional layer to the bed.
04
Cut Velvet Archways Pillow Cover
West Elm
$54.00
Throw pillows in a pretty color offers decorative appeal to your guest room. We love this textured option that comes in plenty of different hues for mixing and matching.
05
Bennett Upholstered Swivel Barrel Chair
AllModern
$699.00
Some people prefer to curl up in a chair to read at night–and this sleek swivel chair is a space-saving option that’s comfy, too.
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06
Reserve Trellis Shag Area Rug
AllModern
$179.00
A cozy rug will combat the morning chill if you have wooden floors, and choosing one with texture elevates the look and feel of your guest room.
07
Roarcraft Brass Jewelry Stand
Minted
$59.00
A thoughtful touch, such as this jewelry holder, will help ensure that guests don’t lose their things. Plus, it adds visual interest to a nightstand or dresser.
08
Jennifer Abelev Rattan Storage Woven Basket
Minted
$56.00
A decorative basket dresses up a room, and it’s the perfect place to store books, an extra blanket, or any extra linens your guest might need.
09
ModernizedPottery Textured Vase
Etsy
$23.09
Fresh flowers add instant life to a room. This minimalist vase, which comes in a variety of lovely colors, will blend well with almost any room decor.
10
InRoom Designs Metal Folding Luggage Rack
Wayfair
$45.99
Keep your guests’ luggage off the floor and more accessible by arranging this hotel-like folding luggage rack in the corner of your guest room.
11
Rebrilliant Bamboo Bathtub Tray
Wayfair
$33.99
12
Charron Bathroom Accessories
Pottery Barn
$99.00
13
VossLiving Bedside Carafe Set
Etsy
$59.99
Before your guest turns in, set a beautiful carafe with cold water on their night table. We love this sleek selection, which comes in a variety of beautiful colors (and doubles as decor).
14
Everly Quinn Norvan Tray
Wayfair
$49.99
Serve your guests’ morning coffee or tea on a pretty tray in the morning—it’s like room service, but even more thoughtful.
15
EmberandGlowCo Fall Candle
Etsy
$28.00
Give your guest room an inviting scent with a pretty candle in a seasonal scent. We like this soy candle with its elegant wood wick.
