- Karen Lau
Hosting guests in a one-bedroom doesn’t have to be a squeeze. With a little planning, you can create a guest friendly space for your visitors, even if they’re staying overnight.
Here are some practical tips to help you maximize your space while ensuring your home remains livable for you.
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Food & Drink: buy in advance, and stage it with style
Coats & Shoes: make it obvious
Bathroom: make it easy
Look for a discreet sign you can mount on the bathroom door. It should be something you won’t get annoyed looking at every day. The sign could be something as straightforward as a classic bathroom icon decal (get a free gender neutral one!), or something artsy, like a poem or sketch about the fabulous joys of taking a bath.
Another great trick is to keep a collection of travel-sized toiletries. When you’re having people over, it’s easy to swap out your regular soap for a fresh, guest friendly one. You can also set out a set of shampoo and conditioner with their towels, which helps them to not use yours!
Wifi: don't make them ask!
Displaying your WiFi code is not just a tip for Airbnb hosts! This is the ultimate way to make your place guest friendly. It’s kind to help your guests conserve their data usage, especially if they’re coming over to work on a project with you. But for overnight visitors, it is absolutely essential that they know how to access the Internet.
Sleeping Arrangements: easy set-up, easy to hide
For one-bedroom dwellers, this can be the trickiest part of having guests over. It can be challenging to figure out how to provide a second bed, a set of bed linens and towels, and create room for your guest’s belongings without totally destroying your living room. Lots of people use futons or sofa beds, of course, which can be a couch during the day and a bed at night. A nifty idea is to apply smart glass film to the windows in your guest’s area. This way, they can control the flow of daylight.
Your Own Stuff: quick storage
Finally, our best tip for making your one-bedroom guest friendly is to have quick storage options around for all your own stuff. This way, whether you have lots of notice, or none at all, you can use your baskets or crates to quickly contain your mess and tidy up, leaving more space for your guest to feel at home.
Guests generally care more about the cleanliness of the room and bathroom more than anything else! Don’t sweat! Check out our cleaning guide for guests.
There you go! We hope these tips are useful for making your one-bedroom space more guest friendly.
