"High-quality linens are essential," says decorator Amanda Nisbet, who favors Sferra sheets. "They're divinely soft and wear well-people always tell me how great they feel." Arrange a cozy throw near the footboard to add color and texture to the room. "Design a guest room with the same care as you would your own personal bedroom. Above all, your visitors should feel wanted in your home and instantly at ease."
Alpaca throw, Serena & Lily, $148; serenaandlily.com.
Egyptian cotton percale Grande Hotel sheets, Sferra, from $63; sferra.com.
Alpaca throw, Serena & Lily, $148; serenaandlily.com.
Egyptian cotton percale Grande Hotel sheets, Sferra, from $63; sferra.com.
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Indulge your lucky guest with a beautiful little box of chocolates. "It's a tiny gesture that delights everyone," she says. If you know you'll be having consecutive
weekend visitors, buy several boxes at a time and keep a stash on hand.
Fleur de Sel caramels, Sweet Marguerites, $20/12 pieces; sweetmargchocolates.com.
weekend visitors, buy several boxes at a time and keep a stash on hand.
Fleur de Sel caramels, Sweet Marguerites, $20/12 pieces; sweetmargchocolates.com.
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"Guests never bother to pack one, so they always appreciate a robe," says Nisbet, who prefers a white cotton wrap. Fold it neatly and display it on the bed to let your guest know it's freshly laundered and at her disposal.
Organic cotton Khadi robe, Coyuchi, $94; coyuchi.com.
Organic cotton Khadi robe, Coyuchi, $94; coyuchi.com.
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If a close friend is coming, dig up an old picture of the two of you—on a trip, perhaps, or from childhood-pop it in a pretty frame, and put it on the dresser.
Cayman leather studio frame, Graphic Image, from $80/4" x 6"; graphicimage.com.
Cayman leather studio frame, Graphic Image, from $80/4" x 6"; graphicimage.com.
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Place a chic carafe near the bed for middle-of-the-night sips (so there's no need for stumbling around in the dark in an unfamiliar home). Nisbet loves bottles with drinking-glass lids.
Night carafe, DWR, $80; dwr.com. Recycled-glass night set, Couronne, $20; reformschoolrules.com.
Night carafe, DWR, $80; dwr.com. Recycled-glass night set, Couronne, $20; reformschoolrules.com.
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"I can't stand it when I get into bed and it's too dim to read," says Nisbet. "I always provide a lamp and, when possible, a sconce."
Swank wall light, Amanda Nisbet for the Urban Electric Co., $1,750; 843-723-8140 for info.
Swank wall light, Amanda Nisbet for the Urban Electric Co., $1,750; 843-723-8140 for info.
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"Leave a few can't-put-'em-down magazines, from fashion titles to guilty-pleasure tabloids, in the room," says Nisbet. "If there's a book you think a guest may enjoy, include that in the mix."
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"As a guest, it's nice to have some private morning time with a cup of coffee instead of having to make an appearance immediately after rising," she says. With a stylish little in-room java machine, it's possible.
Nespresso Pixie espresso maker, Nespresso, $250; williams-sonoma.com.
Nespresso Pixie espresso maker, Nespresso, $250; williams-sonoma.com.
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Spend a night in your guest room-it's the best way to gauge the comfort level. After this firsthand experience, you may realize that, say, a softer pillow or a sunlight-blocking window shade is what the room needs.
Courtesy Amanda Nisbett
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Spring for Great Bedding
"High-quality linens are essential," says decorator Amanda Nisbet, who favors Sferra sheets. "They're divinely soft and wear well-people always tell me how great they feel." Arrange a cozy throw near the footboard to add color and texture to the room. "Design a guest room with the same care as you would your own personal bedroom. Above all, your visitors should feel wanted in your home and instantly at ease."
Alpaca throw, Serena & Lily, $148; serenaandlily.com.
Egyptian cotton percale Grande Hotel sheets, Sferra, from $63; sferra.com.
Alpaca throw, Serena & Lily, $148; serenaandlily.com.
Egyptian cotton percale Grande Hotel sheets, Sferra, from $63; sferra.com.
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Leave a Sweet Treat
Indulge your lucky guest with a beautiful little box of chocolates. "It's a tiny gesture that delights everyone," she says. If you know you'll be having consecutive
weekend visitors, buy several boxes at a time and keep a stash on hand.
Fleur de Sel caramels, Sweet Marguerites, $20/12 pieces; sweetmargchocolates.com.
weekend visitors, buy several boxes at a time and keep a stash on hand.
Fleur de Sel caramels, Sweet Marguerites, $20/12 pieces; sweetmargchocolates.com.
Lay Out a Luxe Robe
"Guests never bother to pack one, so they always appreciate a robe," says Nisbet, who prefers a white cotton wrap. Fold it neatly and display it on the bed to let your guest know it's freshly laundered and at her disposal.
Organic cotton Khadi robe, Coyuchi, $94; coyuchi.com.
Organic cotton Khadi robe, Coyuchi, $94; coyuchi.com.
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Find a Photo
If a close friend is coming, dig up an old picture of the two of you—on a trip, perhaps, or from childhood-pop it in a pretty frame, and put it on the dresser.
Cayman leather studio frame, Graphic Image, from $80/4" x 6"; graphicimage.com.
Cayman leather studio frame, Graphic Image, from $80/4" x 6"; graphicimage.com.
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Lead Them to Water
Place a chic carafe near the bed for middle-of-the-night sips (so there's no need for stumbling around in the dark in an unfamiliar home). Nisbet loves bottles with drinking-glass lids.
Night carafe, DWR, $80; dwr.com. Recycled-glass night set, Couronne, $20; reformschoolrules.com.
Night carafe, DWR, $80; dwr.com. Recycled-glass night set, Couronne, $20; reformschoolrules.com.
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Let There Be Light
"I can't stand it when I get into bed and it's too dim to read," says Nisbet. "I always provide a lamp and, when possible, a sconce."
Swank wall light, Amanda Nisbet for the Urban Electric Co., $1,750; 843-723-8140 for info.
Swank wall light, Amanda Nisbet for the Urban Electric Co., $1,750; 843-723-8140 for info.
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Spread the News!
"Leave a few can't-put-'em-down magazines, from fashion titles to guilty-pleasure tabloids, in the room," says Nisbet. "If there's a book you think a guest may enjoy, include that in the mix."
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"As a guest, it's nice to have some private morning time with a cup of coffee instead of having to make an appearance immediately after rising," she says. With a stylish little in-room java machine, it's possible.
Nespresso Pixie espresso maker, Nespresso, $250; williams-sonoma.com.
Nespresso Pixie espresso maker, Nespresso, $250; williams-sonoma.com.
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