Whether you're hosting occasionally or year-round, it's always helpful to explore fresh ideas and inspiration for guest bedroom styling. From layering bedspreads and blankets to embracing a "Dark Romantic" theme, or adding thoughtful personal touches, there are countless ways to transform your space. As a festive treat, we've even asked Feng Shui expert Louise Pinon to provide us with her top tips for achieving a harmonious Christmas! By incorporating these new ideas, you can ensure your guests feel relaxed and comfortable, making your guest bedroom décor a welcoming retreat throughout the year.
Choose a Welcoming Scent
Selecting candles and signature scents for your home is essential when welcoming guests. A carefully chosen scented candle or room spray can create an inviting atmosphere, as the fragrance of a room is often one of the first things people notice upon entering. Consider lighting a scented candle or spraying your room before your guest arrives to add soft lighting and to set the mood in advance. For a long-lasting fragrance, opt for a reed diffuser like our Portobello Oud No. 68 Diffuser by True Grace.
Scents like vanilla or lavender help establish a calming ambiance, allowing your guests to unwind and feel at ease as soon as they step through the door. For instance, you might consider our Bed Scented Candle in Warm Musk & Black Vanilla, or if you prefer the soothing aroma of lavender, try our Nature’s Nook Linen & Room Spray in Lavender and Chamomile. To set a cosy and intimate atmosphere before bed, lighting a candle is the perfect way to prepare your guests for a restful night’s sleep.
Experiment With Soft Lighting
When looking for guest bedroom accessories, try using soft lighting such as gentle bedside lamps or wall sconces. Replace harsh overhead lights with this subtle table lamp lighting that not only enhances the room’s tranquillity but also sets the perfect mood for recharging. Experimenting with warm lighting can transform your space, creating a cosier and more inviting atmosphere. Warm lighting is ideal for living areas and bedrooms, or any space where relaxation is essential. Lamps like The Love Handles Large Lamp or wall lights such as our Brass Scalloped Wall Light are perfect for fostering this soothing ambiance, allowing guests to unwind and feel at ease after a long day of activities.
Make it Cosy
Creating a cosy guestroom is essential for ensuring your guests feel comfortable, sleep well, and have a dedicated space to unwind, separate from the shared living areas. One of the best ways to achieve this is by selecting a bed for guests that offers the utmost comfort. For example, our Love Story Cocoon Bed in Mole Velvet is designed to envelop and cocoon you in a sense of tranquillity. The undulating shape of the Love Story Cocoon Bed’s grand headboard curves along and down the bed, providing a perfectly placed side perch for a weary head, a thoughtful nod to the classic design of a hotel porter’s chair.
To further enhance your guest bedroom styling, consider adding additional furniture other than a bed for guests, that will encourage relaxation. A chair or bench, like our Love Story Linen Upholstered Armchair, provides a perfect spot for guests to enjoy some me-time. The dignified taupe linen upholstery on the seat, arms, and reverse promises both comfort and luxury, making it an inviting addition to any guest room.
Add Storage Space
Storage space is essential for creating a welcoming and organised guest room. By reducing clutter, you can create a more spacious, serene environment. As the saying goes, "A tidy space equals a tidy mind", thus, thoughtful storage solutions will help your guests maintain an orderly, peaceful room, setting the perfect tone for their stay. Whether it's an elegant armoire, a stylish ottoman, or a functional chest of drawers, the right storage component can transform a chaotic, cramped space into a comfortable, inviting retreat that will create excitement for your guests.
Take the A Million Dreams Ivory Ottoman, for example; a stunning piece that combines ivory upholstery with pewter metal studs along the front edges, creating a striking contrast that complements the natural wood feet. Not only is this ottoman visually captivating, but it's also incredibly functional as a storage solution. It provides ample storage for extra bedding, blankets, or towels, helping to free up space in your guest room. Your guests can also use it to store their personal belongings, clothing, and shoes, adding both style and practicality to the space.
Bedspreads, Blankets & Throws
One of our guest room décor ideas is to layer various bedspreads, blankets and throws, adding both comfort and visual interest. During the colder months, guests will appreciate having multiple options to adjust their bedding to their preferred temperature. In warmer weather, a light throw can be a refreshing alternative to a duvet. For summer nights, try our La Gaudière Quilt in Dusty Rose, with its light wadding that’s perfect for layering over a flat sheet. When the weather turns colder, embrace cosy blankets with textures like faux fur, cashmere, and rich, warm tones such as burnt orange, browns, or deep navy. Our Mimi Faux Fur in Rich Navy is a must-have, offering unmatched snuggle-factor and comfort, whether for outdoor soirées or cosy sofa Sundays. Bedspreads, blankets and throws are a simple yet stylish guest bedroom décor idea to update your space, creating both warmth and a sense of style in the room.
Bedding For Guests
A simple yet impactful way to elevate your guest bedroom styling is by offering high-quality bedding, ensuring your guests feel welcome, comfortable, and enjoy a truly luxurious sleep experience. Bed linens and quilts are key to setting the tone of the room, whether you choose our summery Country Toile Blue Bed Linen, the cosy, wintery Silent Night Toile Bed Linen Set, or our bestselling Petit Breton Stripe Bed Linen Set in Sand. Only the most opulent, timeless, and inspiring luxurious French bedding makes it into our collection, and each set adds its own charm and sophistication to transform your guest room into a restful retreat.
Luxury Cushions
Luxury Cushions not only enhance comfort but also contribute to the luxurious ambiance of a room. By adding our premium cushions to your guest room bed, you allow your guests to sink into a restful slumber before the busy days ahead. Cushions are an easy way to add character to the bed, the true centrepiece of any room. Whether you're embracing an autumnal vibe with our Autumn Leaves Square/Rectangular Velvet Cushions, evoking the charm of a summer picnic with our Alice Ruffle Cushion in Muted Mint, or adding a touch of refined luxury with the Hedgerow Berries Velvet Ruffle Cushion, there’s a wide variety of styles to perfectly complement your guest room décor.
Tasteful Rugs
Rugs are a beautiful way to improve your guest room décor, offering both aesthetic appeal and an added layer of comfort and warmth without overwhelming the space. Experiment with a jute rug, or take our Windsor Rug, for example, a hand-loomed piece featuring our exclusive Windsor Garden floral print. Crafted from soft cotton chenille, this rug combines timeless elegance with a touch of vintage charm, seamlessly adding sophistication to your room. Its delicate thickness ensures it doesn't dominate the space, making it the perfect choice for creating a cosy yet spacious feel in your guest room.
Embracing "Dark Romantic"
A contemporary guest room décor styling idea is to embrace a "Dark Romantic" theme. This approach involves using rich, dark tones and furniture to create a cosy, intimate atmosphere. Consider painting the room in deep hues like black or navy, or incorporating dark wooden pieces, such as a dark wood table or our Gustavian Dark Chest of Drawers. The result is a "cave-like" effect to lure guests to sleep. Dark colours not only create a soothing vibe, but they can also make a smaller space feel larger, especially in single-bed guest rooms. Additionally, they provide a striking backdrop for bold accent colours, like vibrant jewel tones or metallic highlights. Explore our Dark Wooden Furniture collection to help bring this chic, dramatic style to life in your guest bedroom.
Start a Conversation With Art
Incorporating art into your guest room is an elegant way to add character and personality to the space, transforming blank walls into a meaningful focal point. Art creates a welcoming, personalised atmosphere, allowing you to subtly share your style and taste with your guests, also serving as a natural conversation starter. Whether you opt for a distinctive piece like our Portrait of Chimpspeare Printed Canvas or a more refined piece such as our a delicate painting, Lover & Muse Wall Art, the selection is yours. Enjoy the process of curating a space that reflects both your style and hospitality.
Make it Personal
Adding personalised gifts or a personal touch tailored to your guests can be a thoughtful surprise that makes them feel truly seen and appreciated. Consider leaving a handmade pillow spray, a vase of fresh flowers, sachets of hot chocolate, or a small gift like our Toile Liberté Tote Bag. Other considerate details could include providing plenty of toiletries and towels, ensuring guests never have to ask for more. For added comfort, you might offer slippers, a cosy bathrobe, or a hot water bottle during the colder months. The possibilities are endless when it comes to making your guests feel welcome and cared for.
5 Essential Tips for a Harmonious Christmas
From our Feng Shui Expert: Louise Pinon
We’ve turned to Feng Shui Consultant Louise Pinon for her expert tips on creating a harmonious Christmas. From using candles to clear negative energy to decluttering and allowing energy to flow freely, Louise takes us through her essential Feng Shui principles and how to incorporate them into your festive season. Discover Louise's valuable insights and advice below.
The holiday season is a time for connection, celebration, and creating positive energy within your home. As a Feng Shui consultant, I believe that small, intentional changes can transform your space, ensuring your festivities are filled with balance and harmony.
Here are five key Feng Shui tips to help you host a Christmas that radiates calm and joy, with a special bonus tip for guest bedrooms.
1. Burn Candles to Clear Negative Energy
Candles are a powerful Feng Shui tool, helping to burn away stagnant or negative energy. Choose warm, natural scents like cinnamon or pine to create a comforting atmosphere and encourage good Chi - 'energy' flow throughout your home.
2. Place a Tourmaline Crystal by the Entrance
Your home’s front entrance is the gateway for energy, and placing a tourmaline crystal near the door helps to absorb any negativity brought in by guests. This simple addition protects the harmonious energy within your space.
3. Opt for Soft Lighting
Lighting plays a crucial role in setting the tone for your home. Soft, diffused lighting from lamps and candles creates a calm, welcoming environment while avoiding the harshness of bright overhead lights. Do check out The French Bedroom's, Lumiere Trois Table Lamp, its so elegant!
4. Declutter to Allow Energy to Flow
Clutter disrupts the natural flow of energy in your home. Take the time to declutter before decorating to allow positive Chi to move freely, ensuring a balanced and peaceful space for your celebrations, it will really pay off.
5. Open a Window in the Dining Room
A slightly open window in your dining area is a simple but effective way to let fresh energy circulate. This not only helps the room breathe but also releases tension, fostering a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere for your meals.
Bonus Tip: Create a Balanced Guest Bedroom
A well-prepared guest bedroom promotes relaxation and harmony for overnight visitors. Neutral tones, such as cosy creams or grounding greens, are ideal for creating a sense of balance and calm. A standout addition is The French Bedroom Peachskin Quilted Bedspread in Oatmeal—a luxurious yet understated piece that ensures your guests feel welcome and at ease.
By incorporating these Feng Shui principles, you can create a Christmas celebration that is joyful but will feel calm. These thoughtful adjustments will not only enhance the flow of positive energy but also ensure a memorable and balanced festive period for everyone in your home.
Louise Pinon, Feng Shui Consultant
