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Preparing Your Home For Overnight Guests

Posted: 1/21/2011

Making your guest room warm and welcoming can be easy and inexpensive.

(NAPSI) - Every host wants to make sure their guests visiting from out of town feel welcome with cozy, comfortable accommodations. Preparing your home for overnight visitors doesn’t have to be time-consuming or costly. Rachel Ashwell, designer of the Simply Shabby Chic for Target collection, says, “A few special touches can make your home feel like the perfect bed and breakfast.”

A quick bedroom makeover

“A spare bedroom can feel warm and inviting for guests with just a few key pieces and thoughtful placement,” says Ashwell. Refresh the linens and bedding with a clean, white comforter that is warm and simple, like the new Simply Shabby Chic White Heirloom Comforter at Target for $89.99. Adding new decorative pillows, mixing and matching shapes, sizes and colors can create a nice look without spending too much.

To give your guests some privacy and soften the look of the room, adding window sheers is an easy, affordable option. It will give the room an ambient, inviting glow.

“I always like to add hotel-like touches,” Ashwell says. A lamp on the bedside table and a few classic novels or magazines for reading, a bottle of water and a pretty glass, and of course, fresh flowers will make your guests feel right at home.

A fresh take on bath

Getting your bathroom ready for guests can take a few simple steps and will create an inviting oasis during their stay. A new crisp, white shower curtain and cozy bath rug will give the room a fresh look and an updated feel. Other items, such as a vintage inspired soap dispenser and wastebasket, can add a unique touch and leave the bathroom guest-ready.

Be sure that your guests have their own set of towels. Place the towels on a dresser or on a spare chair in their room and they will feel well taken care of. The Simply Shabby Chic White Ruffle 3-piece towel set for $29.99 is a great classic white with a feminine twist and is available exclusively at Target. A dressing robe and individual toiletries are always an appreciated touch.

“Choosing a few items to add or update a room will create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for your guests,” Ashwell says. For more product ideas, visit Target.com.

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