The most wonderful time of the year is upon us, seeing families and friends come together to celebrate Christmas as one.
If you're opening up your spare room to guests travelling in for the holidays, with a little prep you can create a cosy, Christmassy retreat to make them feel right at home.
Worried you're running out of time before the big day arrives? These tips ans tricks are quick, but trust us they'll make a heap of difference!
Add some fabulously festive decor
Not as extreme as a tree, we're thinking twinkling fairy lights around the bed's headboard, hanging clusters of baubles from the ceiling or from decorative twigs in a floor standing vase, and even a wreath on the inside of the door matching the bedroom's colour scheme. Habitat's Christmas decorations are super stylish.
Display a bunch of festive florals
Flowers never fail to brighten up a room and are always a thoughtful touch. Reds, greens and whites make the perfect festive floral arrangement, whether in a vase, gift box or basket. Interflora has a great selection of festive flowers this year, delivered right to your door.
Get new towels and bedding
From fairisle patterns to bold checks, or even Christmas trees, what a treat to climb into fresh festive themed bedding on Christmas Eve! Some retailers like M&S even have Christmas towels to really go the extra mile.
Pick up some festive toiletries
Save your guests from having to pack too much by providing the essentials like shower gel, shampoo, body scrub and body lotion. Wintery fragrances like cinnamon, winter berry and warm vanilla will really make them feel festive too. The Body Shop has a wide range of Christmas Toiletries.
Be considerate with some practical touches
Have a water carafe with glasses by the bed so guests don't have to move around your home at night. Make sure there's room in the wardrobe or drawers so they can hang up their Christmas outfits. Last but not least, give them the option of sleeping with an eye mask and earplugs to make sure they get a great night's sleep before the big day.
Don't forget the finishing touches
They really do make all of the difference after all. Why not show them just how much you know them by getting their favourite newspapers or magazines, light a festive candle ready for their arrival to fill their guest room with the smell of Christmas, and if you've got time, bake some festive treats - there's also the option to pick some up from your local bakery!
We hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your guests.