Quick Tips to Revitalize Your Guest Bedroom and Bath

Easy updates that make your guest spaces feel like a luxury getaway

Are your guest rooms ready to welcome friends and family this holiday season?

Giving a quick update to your guest bedrooms and baths is easy and affordable! Here are some simple updates for your guest spaces.

Simple guest bedroom updates

Since the guest room is typically not very large, it’s easy to do a guest bedroom refresh!

• Choose a streamlined silhouette with furniture. Try using a narrow shelf or slim table by the bedside. Install single pendants or wall sconces on either side of the bed to save space and eliminate visual heft. Bonus: Some pendants and sconces can be plugged in to a standard wall outlet!
• Swap out your overhead light for something more stylish. You can find a great selection of chic ceiling lights or install a ceiling fan with a light kit. If you have more space, why not try a fun chandelier or an oversized pendant as the main light source?

• Create a big impact with a fresh new paint color. If painting is a no-go, why not try peel-and-stick wallpapers? They come in vivid colors, cool patterns and subtle motifs. They can be applied immediately – and removed easily, too.
• Upgrade your bedding to level up the guest experience. Time to ditch the worn-out old sheet set for something new, especially if you painted or installed new wallpaper. Your guests will thank you!
• Make your space cozy and comfortable. Offer a choice of pillow options. Put in blackout curtains for great sleep guaranteed. Bring in a pleasant signature scent with candles, room sprays, a reed diffuser or potpourri.

Simple guest bathroom updates

There are plenty of easy updates that will instantly elevate the look of your guest bathroom.

• Refresh your lighting. In many homes, guest bathroom lighting consists of a bath vanity light over the mirror. As with ceiling lights, we offer a great selection of stylish bath vanity lights to fit every style and budget.
• Try a new lighting look. Recently interior designers have been installing two wall sconces, one on each side of the mirror, instead of one vanity strip overhead. The double sconce aesthetic is a step up in sophistication and the unexpected, making it an ideal choice for fashion-forward homeowners.

• Bring in a fresh new paint color. This is especially important if, when you changed out your bath light, you found unpainted areas that were hidden by the previous fixture’s backplate. (It happens!) Like with the guest bedroom, fresh paint or wallpaper in the bath also makes an impact. If you have a shower curtain, why not try swapping that out for a quick yet impactful update?
• Add luxury hotel style amenities. Provide luxury shower products and hand soap in a pretty bottle. Offer a variety of fluffy towels. Use plug-in scent diffusers to create a pleasant scent experience.

No matter your style, space or budget, LightsOnline.com has a great selection of lights to make your guest bedroom and guest bathroom a real treat for your visitors!

What’s your favorite way to welcome guests to your home?

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