8 thoughtful ideas to make guests feel welcome

“You’ve just made me do a welcome tray and style a tablescape,” said my gal pal, talking of guest-prepping her new apartment rental for a wild weekend reveal. Hee, what can I say — I’m a stylist, it’s in our nature to faff with flowers, frolic with decorative details, and get creative with the little things that make all the difference to elevate a guest’s stay (or anything for that matter!) 

Having also just hosted my tribe (with a cozy boho lounge picnic ready on arrival oh yeah!) and with thoughtful gestures in mind, let’s talk guest room ideas. It’s definitely that time of year when we’re all craving a hit of happiness from the special souls in our lives, so get your apartment spruce on and elevate their experience with an extra special home away from home. There’s more to it than simply laying out extra towels on the bed — although this is a great place to start! Be inspired to embrace thoughtful details that really count, so much so that you might struggle a little to get rid of them…

1. Delight them with a welcome guest tray

Make them smile from the get-go and treat overnighters to the ultimate cabin-chic experience with a cute welcome guest tray beautifully presented on a laundered bed of dreams. Simply fill a basket or use a gorgeous tray to display all the thoughtful details your fave person or people will appreciate and adore. A scented candle, sweet treat, natural soap, sleep spray, water glass, and fluffy towels are always a winner (include socks/slippers and a hottie bottle in the brrr months). I delight in adding a personalized touch too, with a LOL photo or greeting card, and a bud vase with a floral burst is an absolute DO! We’re going for hostess-with-the-mostess prowess here peeps!

2. “Wheelie” wow them with a coffee cart

Replace cocktail hour with cafe culture, and get them buzzin’ with their very own coffee cart or small space coffee bar (and save yourself the Cinderella cafe run whilst you’re at it!)