It can be easy to overlook a guest room, since it’s the part of your Milwaukee area home that is probably used the least. But when the time comes and you’re getting ready to host overnight guests, you want to be sure that the accommodations you provide are top-notch and ensure the utmost comfort.

This year, consider setting aside some time to focus on your guest room and turn it into the most perfect home-away-from home for your visitors. Having a newly decorated area might even inspire you to reach out to some old friends and invite them for the weekend.

When upgrading your guest room, you should consider including:

A bedside table – This can be a great place to store reading materials for your guest, but also gives her a place to keep her cell phone, wallet, keys, laptop and any other small items she’ll want to unload before going to sleep.

Books and magazines – Leaving your guest with a stack of magazines or a few bestselling books you have lying around shows her that you’re thinking of her. It also means that she’ll be able to keep herself occupied in the moments throughout the stay when you aren’t able to directly entertain her.

Comfortable bedding – This means more than just a decent mattress and a few old blankets. You want to make sure your guest gets a good night sleep, and part of that means giving her a comfortable bed to sleep in. At Bazaar Home Decorating, we have tons of fabrics you can choose from to create custom bedding for your guest room with cozy throw pillows to match.