How to Create a Welcoming Guest Room + 2 Mood Boards

Are you getting ready to have family or friends come for a visit? These 5 tips and 2 Mood Boards will create a Welcoming Guest Room!

Now that we have officially moved out of our house and are making plans for our next space we get to plan out a guest bedroom for when family comes to visit. It's so great having a dedicated space for guests to sleep, even if it doubles as your kid's bedroom. There are many ways to make a space multi-functional if you don't have an extra bedroom lying around. No matter what space you have, creating a welcoming guest room doesn't have to be difficult.

Today I am sharing 2 separate design boards, one with a mid-century modern vibe, and one with a modern industrial feel. Both of these feel streamlined and clean to me which works great for when people come over. It allows them plenty of room to set their things up. Both of these designs would work great for a teenage boy's room as well. And if you need your daughter's room to act as a temporary guest bedroom you can throw in some pinks and softer decor items as well!

Let's take a look at the two different design boars I created for you and then I'll show you some simple updates we made to our daughter's room in our rental. We did a few things to make it feel both like her space and a space guests will feel welcome. I'll also share my top tips for making guests feel welcome!

Mid Century Modern Guest Room Mood Board

This mid-Century Modern Guest Bedroom mood board is simple and streamlined, and provides lots of storage for your guests. You can shop this whole look by clicking the images below.

Modern Industrial Guest Room Mood Board

I think this Modern Industrial Bedroom Design would work great for a guest room. And if you're looking to make it multi-functional it would be perfect for a teenage boy who might be looking for something a little more sophisticated.

How to Create a Welcoming Guest Room

We added a few things to our daughter's room to make sure it's ready for guests whenever they visit.

Let's discuss some of my favorite ways to make guests feel welcome in our home!

Provide Cozy Bedding

Cozy bedding is an absolute must! When guests arrive after flying or driving, they can only think about crawling into a clean, comfortable bed. Some people are naturally colder than others, so it's always a good idea to provide a variety of bedding options. I like to make a guest bed with a thin quilt, a comforter or duvet, and a throw blanket.

Make Sure there is Space for Clothes

When guests come, especially if they stay for more than one night, it's nice to have a place to lay out and organize their clothing. Having a section in the closet for hanging clothes is a bonus, but a dresser is also a great option. If you don't have space for a dresser, you can always purchase a luggage rack to give them a place to set their suitcase without bending to the floor to search through their belongings. This is especially important if you have elderly guests, who might be unable to access their suitcases as easily as a teenager.

Make a Basket of Necessities

There's nothing worse than having to ask a host a ton of questions about where everything is. Sure, as the host we usually don't mind, but as a guest I hate having to bother people. Plus you never know what people might need in the middle of the night when everyone is sleeping. I like to provide a basket of fresh towels, an extra blanket, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, a toothbrush, and any other little essentials you can think of that somebody might need their first night in their guest room.

Make the Wifi Password Accessible

There are many cute ways to give guests the Wi-Fi password these days. I love the idea of a little picture frame on a nightstand. This one from Walmart is adorable! It's always great after climbing into bed, looking over the password, and already knowing it.

Set out Drinks and Snacks

There's a reason they say food is the way to the heart. I don't know anyone who would be mad about walking into a room and finding their favorite snacks waiting for them. You can even put a Keurig in the room so your guests can have a cup of coffee if they are early risers. This slim version is perfect for small spaces! It's always nice to set out a few water bottles as well.

You can do many other things to create a welcoming guest room, but these are my top five favorite things to do. I am so excited to have a space ready for our in-laws to visit without completely rearranging our sleeping locations. Now, my daughter can simply move out of her room for a few days, and we have everything we need for overnight guests! Hopefully, soon, we will have a whole room dedicated to this so we can be a blessing to those who visit!