8 thoughtful ideas to elevate a guest's stay

"You've just made me do a welcome tray and style a tablescape," said my gal pal, talking of guest-prepping her new apartment rental for a wild weekend reveal. Hee, what can I say — I'm a stylist, it's in our nature to faff with flowers, frolic with decorative details, and get creative with the little things that make all the difference to elevate a guest's stay (or anything for that matter!)

Having also just hosted my tribe (with a cozy boho lounge picnic ready on arrival oh yeah!) and with thoughtful gestures in mind, let's talk guest room ideas. It's definitely that time of year when we're all craving a hit of happiness from the special souls in our lives, so get your apartment spruce on and elevate their experience with an extra special home away from home. There's more to it than simply laying out extra towels on the bed — although this is a great place to start! Be inspired to embrace thoughtful details that really count, so much so that you might struggle a little to get rid of them...

BY HOLLY PHILLIPS

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