Nesting With Grace

by Brooke Christen

What Every Guest Room Needs- Triplet Guest Room

We had 12 women sleepover this past weekend, it was so much fun. And one night we hosted 30 women for a party who were all mostly from out of town. Some of them stayed at an Airbnb, and it got us talking about things they were frustrated weren’t in the guest rooms. Some of the items seem like an obvious must-have for anyone who has a guest space. Floor mirror anyone?? I have shared a post before on the top things guests really want, but thought it deserved a refresh!

Before our guests came we refreshed the triplet bedroom with the cutest sheets ever!!! They pull in the purple trim and really complete the room. These sheets are a fun summer addition! For me, I will use them all year. (Get all the details on the Triplet Bedroom HERE)
The main thing guests want is a comfortable place to sleep. I like to have layers of bedding, options if you sleep hot or cold. And a variety of pillows!
I personally don’t like to do a top sheet on twin beds. They are too small and get bunched up, so I just do a fitted sheet, quilt and duvet! Easy and very cozy.
I get asked often if a duvet cover makes it hot. NO! Not if you have a quality duvet insert. A quality insert will keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. My favorite Duvet Insert is this one, I do the “extra warmth” for the most fluffy look!

Bedding Sources-

  • Mattress Cover– this is a must for guest beds! Breathable cotton with no added chemicals or coatings, this cover features microscopic pores to create a natural protective barrier for your mattress or box spring against pet dander, and other allergens. It’s also a great way to extend the life of your mattress. This is great for boxsprings too!
  • Sheets- Gingham Organic– comes in three colors
  • Quilt– comes in a bunch of colors and is soft!
  • White Duvet Cover– this is a classic look!!!! Highly recommend this one, you will love for years!
  • Duvet Insert- Extra Warmth– this is my favorite insert!!! Nothing else can make your bed as full and fluffy!
  • Sleeping Pillow- cooling pillow– I got these for the guest room and everyone raved about them
  • Decorative Sham Insert- Firm– this sham looks best for the decorative pillows you want extra full
  • Euro Cover- reversible– I bought this euro months ago, I knew I would like it with any bedding
  • Euro Insert- Firm– only insert I use for euro shams!
  • Get all the sources on this Triplet Bedroom HERE
The main thing you should know from this blog post is… Guests HATE to have to ask for things! Honestly. NO matter how well they know you. I totally get that. At my parents I can help myself but there are things that would be nice if it was just readily accessible without having to hunt or ask for it. 
Many of us don’t have a room specifically for guests. I would suggest creating a dedicated space with a door when guests do come. Maybe kicking kids out of their room and the kids come sleep on a mattresses on your bedroom floor. And I always made sure to clean the kids room really well, even put away personal items so guests can use the empty surfaces.

What Guests Really Want-

Let’s dig right into the list! I only listed the TOP 20 items that kept coming up over and over when I took a survey.

You can print this list and check it off as you go HERE.
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Comments

  1. Clarissa says

    I was wrong when I thought there was no way this room could get any cuter. Those gingham sheets are so perfect.
    😍😍😍

  2. Glynis Rogers says

    Having no top sheet is very European. When I visited friends that live in (and are originally from) Sweden and Germany, both had a bottom sheet and covered duvet on the bed. It was incredibly comfortable and I never felt too hot or too cold. On larger beds, each person has their own duvet which makes it so easy to make your bed in the morning too. No more giving my husband the stink-eye for stealing the covers because we each have our own. Here is an image of what I am talking about. (They need to add more pillows!) https://roundtript.com/european-beds/

  4. monica says

    Being from Germany, I use a duvet and cover, but always want a top sheet as well – it often provides a light cover when it is relatively warm. Friends I visit in The Czech Republic and Switzerland generally provide an extra top sheet in case it is too warm for a duvet. My kids always push the top sheet down to the bottom of the bed, so they have a duvet with no top sheet and just sleep with nothing over them if it is warm.

  5. Suzi says

    I love the ideas and implement all of them with one exception, I would make the bed with a top sheet or provide one for use. Some people have tactile sensory issues, like myself, and even the slightest stitch on a quilt would make my skin crawl. This is not a criticism, but another idea to consider. There is no doubt that you are an extraordinarily thoughtful woman and hostess!!!!

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