3 Interior Design Tips for Ultimate Guest Room Comfort and Style

Holiday cheer is in the air, lovelies! And I don’t have to tell you that the season comes at us at a fast and furious clip. 

After Halloween, it feels like we’ve barely cleaned up the spooky décor and emptied the candy jar before we’re suddenly racing to put the turkey in the oven, “Jingle Bells” are ringing at every turn, and it’s time to fetch your out-of-town guests from the airport.

Tis the season, indeed. And, at our luxury interior design firm, we always are getting questions about residential interior design and hosting tips for holiday entertaining — across every category.So, with the festive season knocking at our doors, let’s focus today on the Guest Room — you know the one that you’ve been using as a catchall for boxes, random storage, abandoned workout equipment, and more.

Time to whip this space into shape and make it impeccable (and comfortable!) for your guests. Here are three helpful interior room design tips to make it happen.

1. Indulge in Texture

Texture is essential in design — and it goes beyond fabrics, but let’s talk fabrics first. Lean into a variety of soft textures for a guest room interior design that’s focused on luxury and tranquility. Velvet chairs, boucle throw pillows, chenille blankets — they’re all invited to the party.

Window dressings are another consideration. It’s important to dress windows, no matter how simply you do it. Light linens will soften the more rigid lines of a room’s architecture and elevate soothing outdoor views of nature because — by framing it, you punctuate it. A bolder, patterned window dressing brings a pop of energy and dynamism to a space.

Cozy, soft rugs underfoot — perfectly proportioned and coordinated to the guest room interior design — also are an important player for restful textures in a beautiful space. Plus, they soften any echo or noise of a wood floor.

One more thing: Layer in organic textures that invite relaxation. One of the easiest ways to do this is adding fresh flowers — or easy yet elegant plants. Orchids and money trees are low-maintenance. Just set them in front of a window and water them with three ice cubes once a week, and you’ll have a carefree, natural element in your serene guest room.

2. Make it Functional

Both function and flow are important in a guest room interior design that comfortably accommodates your visitors. Let’s think about how they will experience the space…

• Are their side tables on each side of the bed for them?
• Is there a little guest chair where they can sit?
• How about a bench or luggage rack where they can place their suitcase and unpack?
• Does the closet have room to accommodate some of their things?

In addition to making sure all these boxes are checked, what about a desk in the space? At our luxury interior design firm, we are seeing more and more clients integrating desks into their guest rooms — even in place of dressers. This “work from home” zone is not only great for visitors who need to take care of emails while away, but it also can double as an extra work space for the homeowners when guests aren’t in town.

3. Take a Lesson from Your Favorite Luxury Resort

Luxury is often in the thoughtful touches that make your guest feel special. Luxury resorts do this so well and give us many lessons in hospitality for how to make guest rooms feel tailored and personalized.

For example, how about providing your guests with plush bathrobes and slippers that are ready and waiting for them. Consider adding a beautiful water decanter or pitcher and glasses to the room — along with your guests’ favorite cookies or snacks. Add a tray on the desk or dresser for them to place their keys, jewelry, and/or watches.

These little additions make a big impact in creating a space that feels personally welcoming and luxurious for your guests.

With a few little interior room design upgrades, you can spiff up that guest room to make it a home-away-from-home for your loved ones when they visit. 

Cheers to you and family and friends this holiday season — and beyond. May your home’s beauty overflow to spill loveliness into your life and envelop those you love!