Make your guests feel welcomed
Having a well organised home all year round is what I always wish for but doesn’t necessarily happen, things come up, taking care of my son, running errands and I go off track then try to pull myself back in and reorganise myself, but there are those times when guests might just stay over and so the only way to make it easier is by making your home to be more welcoming.
A bit of planning may be needed but there are those last minute things that you can rally up and be all set without too much stress. Here’s how to make your home more welcoming.
- Have fresh seasonal flowers around the home in different locations to make your home feel somewhat lived in and a little bit more cosy.
- Make your guest bedroom warm and inviting with a beautifully dressed bed, adding layers on the bed and have bedside tables. Do incorporate warm colours to make it even better.
- Add extra towels in the bathroom or bedrooms, and some soaps or extra shower gels, also don’t forget the toothpaste and razors, this makes the guest feel more looked after and thought of and would be highly appreciated.
- Have casual dining instead of formal. Make sure you have water and glasses on hand for the guests to be able to help themselves and in an area where they can be seen easily. Also leaving out some nibbles, bites and napkins around is a good idea for the guests to add to their meal and this make them feel relaxed.
- Create a cosy area in your living room by leaving out a few books and magazines for your guests to browse through.
- Plan your breakfast the night before by setting the crockery, stack up plates, bowls, and cutlery alongside fresh coffee and some tea. Here is how i stay organised at home.
- Light scented candles and diffusers around the home to make your home feel more welcoming.
- Ensure that your guests have a shelf of their own in the bedroom or a cupboard for hangers, bed linen, extra cushions and blankets is also a good idea.
- If you do plan to go for walks out, have extra wellies or boots on hand for the guests not to feel restricted and make them feel welcomed.
- Light the fire if you have a fireplace, and have extra chairs around if you need would also be nice.
53 Comments
Fresh towels and bedding is so important. I also like to set out an extra blanket for just in case.
Yes that’s also important, thank you
I always forget to put out fresh towels before guests stay over! I do remember to put clean bedding but for some reason I always forget about the towels until I’m actually taking a shower myself!
That always happens, too many things to remember lol.
I love having fresh flowers in my guest rooms. And fresh towels/sheets are a must!
Flowers always makes everything better. Thank you for stopping by.
I’m a huge fan of keeping fluffy towels in the quest bathroom. Makes people feel like they’re at a spa!
Yes, and who doesn’t love spas right? Thank you for stopping by.
You are an incredible hostess – paying attention to every important detail! My husband and I recently “reclaimed” one of our daughter’s bedrooms (she’s a working engineer with a home of her own), repainted the walls, purchased new furnishings, bedding and decor. It’s now ready for guests!
That’s great, sometimes it’s small details that make everything look and feel good.
These were great ideas especially about planning breakfast the night before and setting things up. I”m having guest this weekend so this was right on time. I love flowers so I usually keep them in my house if I have guest or not.
Thank you, I hope it helps.
So much great inspo! I live in a tiny apartment and scent and light are everything for making my space more inviting.
Thank you, great lighting changes a lot.
Oh I just love all your tips on making the home more homey for guests. I love adding a few snacks in a small basket that guests can enjoy as well.
That’s great small nibbles here and there are never a bad idea.
I am a huge fan of scented candles. they really make your house a home.
Thank you for this. I am terrible with decor and such, so I never know what I’m doing when guests come. Normally I’m like, “Sorry for the piles of laundry.”
Lol, no problem just a few pieces usually help.
These are great ideas. We’ve never had anyone stay at our home that wasn’t a very close family member, so we’ve never had to do anything to make them feel welcome, since they already do. So these are good ideas that I wouldn’t have thought of.
Sounds like super cozy tips. These would definitely make me feel more comfortable as a guest.
You’re a great hostess. I really like #9. Especially, when people from out of town visit..they might not have the proper things to wear. Also, having some books and magazines in a living room is good so they can stay occupied.
I have a lot of company coming over the holidays. Thanks for the great tips. I want my guests to feel as comfortable as they can.
You’re welcome.
These are great tips. Having fresh flowers around your home is great. Thanks for sharing.
These are extremely amazing, especially in this season when so many important holidays are coming! I’ll save them for future use, gosh, imagine how useful they would be when Tet holiday comes in my country! Thanks a lot for sharing, I really mean that!
You’re welcome.
I agree with all these tips. It is important to really prepare for the guests. Casual dinners are usually the start for them to speak up and feel comfortable.
I agree with everything on the list! It is important for use to make every guest comfortable and this is a complete guide.
I do light my favorite scented candles at home once or twice a week. It makes home cozy!
i like all of them as i am not that kinda person. I will take care of all next time. I feel this is a must to do list.
Love all your ideas to make quests feel welcome. I always purchase a scrubby and leave it with a stack of towels.
These are all great tips on making your guests feel more welcome. Thanks for sharing.
I love a cosy living room with my throws, pillows and magazines. Definitely loving these tips you’ve put together
You’re so right about fresh flowers and fresh towels! I find that makes a difference even when we don’t have guests.
xx
Isabella David Vintage
http://www.IsabellaDavid.com
IG @IsabellaDavidVintage
Thank you very much for such useful information! I love these ideas to make guests happy!
I should buy more flowers for my home really. I am having guests next week and whilst I do take care for the bedroom to be equipped with everything they need, same as their bathroom, I did not think of flowers.
I always worry when we have guests how they will feel as I want to make them feel like they can relax and it can be a home away from home.
Great tips. Its important that your guests know where the toilet paper and extra towels and blankets. They should also have a great mirror, some room on a table near the bed, access to easy phone charging and your explicit invitation to train the fridge. lol
I’m saving up for a house right now and I can’t wait until I get to use these tips myself! Thanks for the helpful post, great advice
Great tips. I like the idea of fresh flowers as they make me happy.
Great tips! Currently remodeling the house and guest room and will definitely take these tips into account.
You are awfully good for letting people stay over, I hate house guests! Lol! But these are great ideas, I might just use them for myself 🙂
I think fresh scents are so important for making a home more inviting! I always have my wax warmer going so I can make sure my house smells cozy and welcoming!
Fresh seasonal flowers are my absolute favorite! We have an awesome local flower shop in town and it’s so fun to stop by every Saturday morning and pick some up. I love that that was the first thing on your list!
These are great ideas. We plan on having more company in our new home, so this is timely advice.
These are great tips. We are moving next month so this will help.
We recently bought a house and been wondering how to make it more welcoming. Thank you for these great tips.
These are great tips! I always try to keep it casual, yet cozy and I love having a nice blend running in the diffuser!
Everyone always wants to go home to a cozy place so the tips come in handy. I think I’d prefer having flowers and plants around.
These are so good! Thankfully, most of our guests are family members and they just help themselves. One day, I hope to have a guest bedroom so we don’t have to tiptoe around the house in the mornings.
I like the fresh flower idea in the guest bedroom. Will place some flowers in my house. Thanks for sharing.
These ideas are great! I know I am not good with this but will try my best to improve. I need fresh flowers!