Visitors crashing at your place this weekend? Time to get the spare room (or the office soon-to-be-turned spare room) ready. No need to be the hostess with the mostest. Well, not when you can fake it with these tips.
Make the bed Is it really that much to ask for a comfy resting spot? Besides, no one needs to deal with cranky guests who got a rotten night’s sleep. If you’ve got a sagging mattress, then add on a feather bed topper. Trust us, it’ll make a difference.
Lay on a rug We’re not asking for wall-to-wall carpeting. Is it too much to wanna treat feet to something soft around the bed area?
Add a light No overhead lighting? No problemo. But bring in a bedside lamp. Come on, stubbed toes are unacceptable parting gifts.
Bring in extra seating Pull in a comfy seat (from another room obviously) for late-night or early morning chillin’. Plus it’ll make a nice spot for draping clothes. Unless of course, you’ve got extra closet space to spare.
Stack up on good reads Okay, we’re not talking about propping up copies of Dickens and Joyce all over the room. But at least have the newspaper or some magazines around. (Note: Try and make sure they are close-to-current.)
Toss on the blankets Too hot? Too cold? Too much to worry about it. Rather than stressing over climate control, leave some blankets at the edge of the bed. (Play it safe and avoid wool or down; no one can be held accountable for allergies.)
Pimp the bathroom We really mean: Sample sizes are key. Stock up on shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, and toothpaste.