Home Decorating Bedroom Decorating How to Upgrade Your Guest Room for the Holidays Try these smart ideas to help your houseguests feel right at home. By Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand has more than 20 years of experience as a lifestyle writer and editor, writing thousands of articles on topics that help people live better and healthier lives for Real Simple, Parents, and dozens of other top publications. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 9, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email If you're dusting off your guest room for the first time in a while, you might want to make a few upgrades to help make it warm and welcoming for people who visit. Simply host Haley Cairo has a few ideas to help you wow your guests with a few strategic new touches. Start by making sure that your bed and bedding are as cozy as possible. Haley opted to replace the duvet cover and add comfy touches like a plaid throw and a fuzzy bolster pillow to make the room feel warmer. Small additions, like a carafe of water on the nightstand, a few snacks, and toiletries (in case they left things behind), and a robe and slippers help your guest room feel more like a luxury hotel stay. And don't forget that you can extend your holiday decor to your guest room, too, by adding in garlands and holiday-themed pillows that add a little festivity to the space. 01 of 05 Nestwell™ Washed Linen Duvet Cover Set Bed Bath and Beyond From $100, bedbathandbeyond.com This super-soft duvet cover comes with matching pillow shams to give your bed a coordinated (and totally comfy) look. 02 of 05 Ravenscroft Crystal Waldorf Water Carafe Bed Bath and Beyond $40, bedbathandbeyond.com A carafe filled with fresh water is a nice touch to add to the bedside table. (The glass serves as a top for the carafe until your guest is ready to drink.) 03 of 05 Nestwell™ Faux Fur Bolster Pillow Bed Bath and Beyond $45, bedbathandbeyond.com This fuzzy bolster pillow feels especially cozy for your guest room (or your room!) in the wintertime. 04 of 05 Haven Waffle Organic Cotton Robe Bed Bath and Beyond $68, bedbathandbeyond.com A super-soft organic cotton robe lets your houseguests relax in style. It's machine washable, so you can easily clean it and have it ready for the next guest. 05 of 05 Haven Criss-Cross Slippers Bed Bath and Beyond $5, bedbathandbeyond.com You don't have to spend a fortune to help guests feel more comfortable—these cozy memory-foam slippers cost under $5. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit