Having guests in your home is always fun. I love having overnight guests. Over the years, I’ve learned a few things about preparing my home for guests.
Five best essentials for overnight guests.
1. Fresh sheets
Have fresh linens on the bed. When overnight guests come to stay, I always change the sheets and put on new ones. Fresh sheets always feel and smell amazing.
I have bought these Sonoro Sheets a couple of times and really like how they wash and feel on the bed. I have learned to purchase the same color of sheets for all my beds. This way, all the sheets can work on all beds, pending sizes.
2. A clean bathroom
I can’t imagine a worse first impression than walking into a bathroom at somebody’s house and seeing a dirty, messy toilet seat. I like to always have my guest bathroom stocked with extras as well.
Whether your guests are in the bathroom showering or drying off after a bath, they will need towels. For this reason alone, I always keep about five extras on hand. Extra bath towels.
Guests tend to go thru toilet paper quickly. So, I always keep about four extra rolls on hand for these guests. Also, keep an eye on the toilet paper supply.
No matter what time the guests arrive, they are always wondering what is going to be available for breakfast the next morning. So our #3 essential for preparing your home for overnight guests is… breakfast.
3. Breakfast items
Always have some type of breakfast option for your guest. It could be something simple like cereal, or a full-blown breakfast with pancakes.
The night before your guests arrive, go ahead and whip up something easy like eggs or overnight french toast casserole. Keep it in the oven with the heat off until your guests arrive in the kitchen and they’ll have a delicious breakfast ready to go! I like to make double of whatever I’m cooking so there is extra for everyone (usually my husband).
Preparing your house for overnight guest.
4. Clean & fresh-smelling house
When overnight guests walk into my house, I want them to feel welcomed thru their sight and senses. I will sometimes put fresh flowers on the dining room table and have a candle burning. If your home is clean and you have made an extra effort for them with little things like nice-smelling scented candles or flower arrangements, it will make a positive impression that will last long after they leave.
Also, you can take the time and spray linen spray on the bed pillows. I would recommend a soft scent that would be pleasing to everyone. I am sure you would agree, find a spray that is natural and scented with essential oils. This way your linens won’t be damaged.
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5. Coffee and Tea
In the morning, make sure you have the necessary ingredients to make your guest a good cup of coffee. Whether you are providing them with fresh coffee or little instant cups, you need to provide them with something hot to drink in the morning.
If you are not there to make the coffee, make sure there are instructions on how to make the coffee. Every coffee machine is different.
Also, tea is popular in the mornings as well. Have several choices for the guest to try, along with a way for the guest to heat water.
These five essentials for overnight guests are simple, but they just require some simple planning ahead of time. The little things that you do to prepare for your guest will speak volumes to your overnight guest.
Do you have any essentials for your overnight guest? Leave a comment below!
5 Best Essentials for Overnight Guests
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