A good host knows that every house guest is an honored guest, whether hard-pressed and lost or upbeat and well. But how to be a good host–or for that matter, a good guest–can be a perplexing and often stressful question. Guest Rooms, by Hilary and Alexander Heminway, offers tips, suggestions, and sound advice for creating [...]

Here’s a wonderful editorial review of the book Creating Great Guest Rooms by Carol Bugg. What makes a guest room great? How can you create one in a small space and on a limited budget? With lush inspirational photographs, tip boxes, and checklists, a group of designers from the celebrated Interiors by Decorating Den provide [...]

Find out the tried-and-true secrets that charming country inns use to make their overnight visitors feel comfortable. It doesn’t matter whether there’s a separate guest room or simply a convertible sofa in the den: these grace-over-space ideas for furnishing, decorating, and outfitting guest areas are wonderfully welcoming. Charming Guests Rooms displays color photographs unique touches, [...]

When setting up the guest bedroom, you’ll want to be sure to include a mirror. There are several options for the type of mirror to choose. For a traditional look, place a mirror over the dresser. Add a full length mirror to the back of the door. Position a full-length freestanding mirror on the floor. [...]

Use this guest room checklist to provide house guests the comforts of home with hotel-like conveniences.