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You can help your houseguests feel right at home in your house by turning that extra room into a separate guest bedroom. Although guest bedrooms are typically simple, you can still choose to add some of your style into the room. A balance of simplicity and style will make the room appealing to any guests who may stay at your home. If you are unsure on how to go about decorating your guest bedroom, then here are some simple tips you can follow.

Keep the Colors Neutral
Neutral colors are the best choice for a guest bedroom, although it’s okay to add a pop of color in strategic places. By sticking to neutral colors, you can make the room more appealing to guests and also more comfortable for them. With a neutral base, then you can add style and a little bit of color with different décor items such as paintings, flowers, and pillows. You can have a stylish guest bedroom, but keep it on the neutral side so that your guests aren’t waking in the middle of the night frightened and stimulated by the bright red walls.

Provide a Comfortable Sleeping Area
Some people choose to furnish the guest bedroom with their old furniture and an oak bed. Do be sure that the bed is still safe and stable, though. However, you might want to buy a new mattress. It is courteous to provide a comfortable sleeping area instead of your 20-year-old mattress. You can also easily stain or paint your old bed another color to match the décor of the room. If you find that the bed just isn’t working, then there are many inexpensive and simple beds available that would work great in a guest bedroom without breaking your budget.

Don’t buy the cheapest set of sheets you can find for the guest bedroom. Rather, try to find something in the middle, so that it will be comfortable but will still fit into your budget. A basic cotton sheet set, along with a comforter or a blanket, should suffice. You can even add some style and color to the room via the bedding set, as long as it’s relatively subtle.

Provide Storage Space
You want to provide any guests who stay in your guest bedroom with some storage and closet space. If you typically store your own items in the bedroom’s closet, you might want to think about storing them elsewhere to give your guests the space. Of course, this all depends on who the guest is and how long he or she might be staying. If your guest is a family member who’s only planning on staying a day or two, for example, then it probably won’t matter. But if your guest is from out of town and will be staying with you for a week or more, then you need to be sure that you provide them with ample storage space.

Although decorating a guest bedroom can be a fun task, it’s important to keep in mind that even though the room is in your house, it’s other people who will be using the space. Thus, it’s always best to keep it on the simple side, adding your stylish touches here and there.

About the Writer…
Leon Tuberman has been in the home furnishings and interior decorating industry for 4 decades. He owns and operates his family owned furniture store. They carry a large selection of USA made solid oak furniture for your home office, dining room and bedroom. If you’re looking for great quality American made solid oak bedroom furniture then they probably have everything you need.

A typical bathroom is designed for adults. However, if you have a specific bathroom in your home that is designated for your kids, you might want to do some adjusting when it comes to creating a décor. You can easily create a bathroom that’s perfect for a child by keeping in mind who you’re decorating for and running any ideas you might have past your children.

Accessibility Is Key
If you are creating a bathroom for your child, it’s important to make sure that your child will actually be able to use the bathroom by himself. There are many different ways you can help make the room more accessible, particularly for younger children. By paying attention to simple things, such as the type of cabinet pulls you use or the kind of faucet, you can easily make the bathroom more accessible. Place a stepstool in the bathroom if your child can’t reach the sink by himself, or consider lowering the height of the counter and sink.

Make the Bathroom Safe
The bathroom can be a pretty dangerous place for children. If you make the bathroom as safe as possible, you’ll have peace of mind when your child wants to do things by herself in her own bathroom.

· Install non-slip adhesive decals or a mat in the shower for your child.

· By placing a cover over the faucet and bathtub spout, you can control the temperature of the water and prevent scalding.

· Be sure to place items in places your children can reach, so they don’t have to climb up to get to them.

· Place toothbrushes and other items down lower in a cabinet rather than above the toilet or the sink.

Add Plenty of Storage
A child can accumulate a lot of items in one bathroom. To keep that bathroom clean and clutter-free, you need to provide plenty of organized storage. Children tend to be much more likely to keep things clean and neat if they have specific places to put items away. Drawer organizers and bins work great for smaller items, whereas plastic baskets and bins are perfect for larger ones. A separate bucket for tub toys is also a great idea, so they’re not all over the bathtub.

Sharing Is Possible in a Child’s Bathroom
If you have more than one child who will be sharing the bathroom, then you may be concerned about how they will share. But if you keep things organized and labeled, then sharing the space should not be a problem for your kids. Each child should have his or her own basket or bin on the shelf. This will prevent any confusion over whose item is whose. If you have the space, consider installing a double sink in the room. This will reduce any fights when getting ready. Be sure to get design ideas from both children, so the bathroom will feel like both of theirs.

You’ll be surprised how fun it is to design a child’s bathroom, particularly when you get your child involved in the process. This can be a project that you and your child design and create together, and it will result in your child having her own special bathroom specifically designed with her in mind.

About the Author…
Leon has been in the interior design and home furniture business for 40 years. Over that time he’s helped thousands of people make their homes more comfortable, efficient and family friendly. Whether your searching for information about decorating your home with solid Amish furniture or you’re simply planning on adding great functional wood file cabinets to your home office he can helping with all your home decorating needs.