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May 07, 2013

Guests' Room


When having houseguests it is very important to make the bedroom  comfortable, restful and as inviting as if they were in a fine hotel, so that they feel specially welcomed. So here are some of the tips I usually use and that make me feel the "hostess with the mostest":
  • provide them with a comfortable matress, 
  • clean bedding, a choice of pillows, 
  • extra blankets and freshly ironed pillows [it must be terrible to sleep in worn or wrinkled ones!], 
  • clear the space so that they can place luggage properly, 
  • keep the space uncluttered, arranged and scented,
  • purchase an inexpensive over-the-door hook that can accommodate some hanging clothes,
  •  provide a good reading light on the bedside table or over the bed,
  •  place wrapped snacks, fresh fruit or cookies and a bottle of water in the guest room,
  • place some magazines, a Tv set, a CD player or even a DVD player in the bedroom for entertainment at night,
  • and, most importantly, although they are staying at your place, give them privacy! 
  

Ao ter hóspedes em casa é muito importante  fazer o quarto confortável, tranquioa e tão convidativo como se estivessem num bom hotel, de modo que eles se sintam especialmente bem-vindos. Assim, aqui estão algumas  dicas que eu costumo usar e que me fazem sentir a "a melhor das anfitriãs":
  • providenciar um colchão confortável,
  • roupa de cama limpa, uma seleção de almofadas,
  • cobertores e travesseiros acabados de passar a ferro [ deve ser terrível  dormir nuns que foram usados ​​ou engelhados!]
  • limpar o espaço de modo que possam arrumar a bagagem convenientemente, 
  •  manter o espaço organizado, arranjado e perfumado,
  •  comprar um cabide económico de pendurar atrás da porta, que pode acomodar algumas roupas penduradas,
  •  fornecer uma  boa luz de leitura em cima a mesa de cabeceira ou sobre a cama,
  •  colocar snacks embalados, frutas ou biscoitos e uma garrafa de água no quarto de hóspedes 
  •  colocar algumas revistas, uma televisão, um leitor de CDs ou mesmo um leitor de DVDs  no quarto para entretenimento à noite,
  • e, mais importante, apesar de  eles estarem em sua casa, dar-lhes privacidade!



17 comments:

  1. Aída lindas habitaciones para piezas compartidas , que tenga un linda semana

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  2. This is excellent advice. It feels so nice to arrive at a friends house and find the guest room set up to be so beautiful and welcoming.

    I actually have my little brother flying out to visit me next week, I'm not sure all the little details will be quite so appreciated by him, I still like to try though. ;)


    Amelia @ Ducklingtoswan.com! :) xxx

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  3. ...and I prefer coffee in the morning.

    You iron your sheets and pillowcases? My grandma used to do that. Wow, you have my total respect! I am such a scumbag.

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  4. Muy buenos consejos Aida y unas estancias preciosas. Que tengas un buen día.

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  5. I really love your selection. The first one and the last one are so great and very inspiring.
    xx

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  6. Hi Aida! When I will have my own home, a thing would love to have is a guests room as the first photo or is fine one of the beautiful ones you shared! Guests at your place are very lucky dear, your tips are so thoughtful and very very nice:) Hope you have a good day dear, kisses! xo

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  7. amazing and inspirations pics!

    www.lessismoreblog.com

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  8. I'm in the middle of a move. Great inspiration :)

    x Cammie

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  9. Bem, és uma excelente anfitriã, deixa que te diga!!! Não tenho quarto de hóspedes, já tive, mas depois o pimpolho nasceu e o que era um escritório biblioteca quarto de hóspedes passou a ser o castelo do rei da casa...
    http://fashionfauxpas-mintjulep.blogspot.pt/

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  10. cute ;_))


    new post


    www.live-style20.blogspot.com

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  11. I love al these rooms!!!

    Lots of kisses, Elly
    The Spotted Cherry Pie

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  12. Concordo contigo. Em Lisboa não tenho quarto de hóspedes, mas na minha casa no Alentejo faço questão de cumprir todos os pontos que enumeraste.

    Beijos

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  13. wooow
    http://www.myfreechoice.net/2013/05/kocc.htm

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  14. Your class is evident in what you think of guests and in your care for their room :-)
    I totally agree with you!
    Hugs and kisses

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