Not every guest room is large enough for a king size bed. But at
least provide one that is comfortable, instead of a futon, couch or
other makeshift bed. If

you wouldn't want to sleep on it, your guests
don't want to either!

Depending on where your guest room is located, you might not be able to set it up so that natural light comes through. Whatever you can do to
create good

lighting is important, though, because it doesn't just set
the mood of the room. It can affect the mood of your guests too. And I'm guessing you want guests who are

cheerful and appreciative!

If someone is going to be staying with you for an extended amount of time, they won't want to live out of a suitcase. If your guest room has a closet,

great! If not, put a dresser or another type of storage piece in the room so your guests can tuck away their things

It's amazing how a room that smells nice can be more appealing, even if it isn't all that nice otherwise. But you don't want to give it a scent that

is too strong. Choose something mild (maybe even seasonal), and set out a candle or some potpourri to give your guest room a subtle kick of sweetness.

Sleeping in someone else's house is awkward enough. Using the bathroom is even worse, especially if your guests are sharing the bathroom with you. If you're able to put them in a

room that is close to the bathroom, they won't feel as uncomfortable. Can you imagine having to walk across the house in the middle of the night when you've got a stomach

bug? Talk about embarrassing!

Even though your guests' bed will already have a blanket, some people
like to bundle up at night. And some people use multiple towels when
they shower, so it's a

good idea to have extra blankets and towels
available in case your guests need them.

Even though we live in a time where most people use their cell phone as a clock, having an actual clock next to the bed is nice. If your guests  woke

up at 2 a.m., they'd probably be too tired to reach over and check their phone. But if a clock was sitting bedside, they could just turn their head and take a

look.

No, you shouldn't have to adjust your thermostat just to please your
guests. But it would sure be a nice gesture! You don't have to change
the temperature drastically, but

if you know that your sister is always
hot, and you keep your home on the warmer side, drop it down just a
couple degrees during her stay so she'll

feel more welcome.

I don't think your guests would really care if their room was all decked out or not, but I know I like walking into a room that is clean, stylish and inviting.

Even if you just toss a few throw pillows onto the bed, or put some fresh flowers in a vase on the dresser, your guests will love the effort you put in

to make their room look nicer.

If at all possible, put your guests in a room that is located in a more secluded part of your home. Don't have them stay in a room with a broken door

lock, or a door that doesn't shut, or with windows that have no curtains. Your guests want to feel comfortable changing, sleeping and going about their business without worrying about you, or

anyone else, imposing on their privacy.