It may not be December just yet, but it’s never too early to prepare your guest bedroom for the festive season. With a few simple tweaks, you can give your friends and family a memorable, cosy stay for the holidays.
How to Cosy Up Your Guest Room
An idyllic cabin brimming with cosy charm reminiscent of a Christmas film is one of the most coveted aesthetics for many in the lead-up to December.
You can recreate the feel of a cosy log cabin in your guest bedroom with simple styling and a touch of texture. Slat wall panels, with their wood-like appearance, are a perfect way to bring charm to plain walls (even in new builds).
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One of the most notable features of slat panels is their versatility to complement different interior styles, meaning your guest room will remain stylish once the festive season is over.
Feature Walls and Festive Touches for a Guest Bathroom
An en-suite doesn’t need a full makeover to feel completely new. For a fast yet transformative DIY, consider adding a feature wall.
Whether it’s introducing the luxurious beauty of marble in a shower cubicle to hide grout in need of attention, or creating a cohesive look throughout the room, with water-resistant slat panels behind a sink.
Small and inexpensive festive touches can be added to your bathroom, such as a cinnamon-scented hand soap, crimson fluffy towels, or a Christmas-scented candle in a scent like mulled wine or gingerbread.
Fun Ways to Decorate and Style Your Guest Room for Christmas
The fun part about hosting friends and family in December is that you can make their stay feel like an experience, whether you take a dramatic or subtle approach to decorating the room. Try these ideas:
Add a Christmas tree to the room
It’s a simple way to add a touch of magic and creates the perfect spot to place your guests’ presents.
If putting up a full-sized tree isn’t feasible, there are plenty of smaller decorative touches that can still bring Christmas cheer. You could hang a stocking at the end of the bed, display a snow globe, or decorate shelves with festive ornaments.
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Choose timeless bedding
Rather than opting for a bedspread with a Christmas motif (like candy canes or reindeer), choose a classic Christmas colour such as forest green, deep red, champagne, or silver.
Add texture and depth with materials or patterns like faux fur, tartan, knits, or stripes. By choosing this style over themed bedding, you can enjoy it year-round rather than storing it away after December.
Get creative with décor
‘Whimsical Christmas’ is one of this year’s most popular trends, with many people turning to crafting decorations such as paper chain garlands and paper stars. These can be hung from the ceiling or strung around mirrors, doors, and wardrobes for a handmade, festive touch.
Set the mood with lighting
Lighting can instantly change the atmosphere of the room. Along with overhead lighting for getting dressed or applying makeup, place lamps with warm bulbs on bedside tables or near chairs. This creates a cosy glow for guests waking during the night or rising early on dark winter mornings.
With these simple styling tips and festive touches, your guest room can be holiday-ready in no time. Start planning today and make this season one your friends and family will never forget!
