If the festive period is less about being jolly, and more about juggling bodies in your household, then you're not alone. Christmas might still be weeks away, but it's never too early to start thinking about where you're going to put everyone...which is precisely why we've compiled our expert advice to help you get ready for Christmas Guests. After all, if there's one thing our experts Willow & Hall excel at, it's finding stylish and practical solutions for accommodating extra guests. So, before you resign yourself to drawing straws to determine who gets the "good bed", read on to discover how it's possible for everyone to sleep comfortably this Christmas.
1. Invest in a great quality sofa bed
The Somerton sofa bed in House Linen Vintage Grey
Not only is a sofa bed a fantastic space saver, but it transforms any room into a bedroom in an instant, so it's ideal if you occasionally have overnight guests come to stay. As well as opting for a sofa bed in your living room, you can also furnish studies, playrooms and office spaces with a sofa bed too.
2. Screen off open plan spaces to create temporary rooms
Open plan is an increasingly popular way to live but the lack of walls and closable doors creates an issue when it comes to accommodating extra guests. To get around this, invest in a screen that you can use to section off areas to create a temporary guest room. This will give your guests privacy and instantly create additional space for overnight visitors to sleep comfortably.
3. Opt for storage beds in a guest room
The Malmesbury Ottoman Storage Bed in Brushed Cotton Shadow
If you're lucky enough to be able to accommodate an additional bedroom for guests in your home, then make sure when choosing your bed, you go for a storage design. Beds with storage underneath are great for giving you extra space in your home. You can store spare pillows, blankets, towels, and more in them, ensuring your guest room also has a practical year-round purpose between uses.
4. Clear clutter from floors and surfaces
Having extra guests coming to stay, particularly at Christmas, can make your living space feel more cramped and claustrophobic than usual. To avoid any unwanted tension, make sure you indulge in a big clean-up in the days before your guests arrive. A clutter-free home is good for the mind, and not having so many things to manoeuvre around on floors, will make spaces feel bigger. Chaise storage sofas and sofa beds, ottomans and blanket boxes are all great for hiding clutter in your home.
The Marston Chaise Storage Sofa/Sofa Bed in Washed Cotton Lightning
The Everleigh Ottoman in Cotton Glacier
So, there you have it, our tried and tested tips for making your home houseguest ready. You can explore our collection of sofa beds, storage beds and chaise storage designs we offer on our website, Plus, our experts are always on hand to take your questions and offer their advice too. Call 020 8939 3800 or email us using our contact-us form.
Kind regards,
The Willow & Hall team