How To Gift Yourself The Perfect Guest Room
Written by Katie Hintz-Zambrano
Photography by Photographed by Vanessa Hellmann
Let’s admit it, the guest room is one of those spaces in your home that can often get overlooked. Which is why the current gifting season—especially with all of those out-of-towners visiting—is the perfect time to gift yourself a handful of items that’ll bring your guest room (or really any room) from passed over to utterly beloved. Our chief inspiration for this revamp is the coveted Floyd platform bed, a modern masterpiece that will look at home in pretty much every abode. The best part (beyond the sleek design): Floyd’s American-made bed frame requires no tools for assembly, which means if you’re not handy, it’s not a problem.
Check out the bed and all the extras in action in our slideshow below. In it, we spruced up textile designer and Mother favorite Lena Corwin‘s once-ignored guest room with a handful of easy elements for an instant upgrade…and a gift to last well beyond December.
This post is brought to you by Mother + Floyd.
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- We love this modern Floyd bed for several reasons. It's made up of super strong birch wood panels (just try jumping up and down on it!), steel supports (that come in black or white), and two tensioning straps. You can buy the Detroit-made platform bed with or without the modular headboard (they are sold separately). And other perks include free shipping, a 60-day return policy, and a 10-year warranty. We also personally love that the platform surrounding the bed can provide a resting space for your phone, a glass of water, slippers, whatever. The Floyd Platform Bed, $489 to $1,045, Floyd.
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- Just like a nursery, your guest room is often a clean-slate space that you can use to experiment with a style or color scheme that might not necessarily rule the rest of your house. We love the mix of washed-out, welcoming textile hues that Lena picked to pile upon her brand-new bed. Essential Quilt in Graphite, $229-$249, Parachute Home. Matelasse Coverlet, $209-$229, Parachute Home. See Sun for Jenny Pennywood 18" x 18" Pillow, $140, Jenny Pennywood. Percale Pillow Cases In Sand, $49, Parachute Home. The Floyd Platform Bed, $489 to $1,045, Floyd.
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- A beautiful and unexpected combo of colors and patterns sure to make your house guests smile. Percale Pillow Cases In Sand, $49, Parachute Home. See Sun for Jenny Pennywood 18" x 18" Pillow, $140, Jenny Pennywood. Matelasse Coverlet, $209-$229, Parachute Home. Essential Quilt in Graphite, $229-$249, Parachute Home. The Floyd Platform Bed, $489 to $1,045, Floyd.
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- A super modern bed paired with vibrant, vintage rugs is our idea of decor heaven.
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- Another double-take-inducing rug (scored at a shop in New Hampshire), and a closer glance at Floyd's generous platform—a.k.a. the perfect perch.
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- Artwork by one of Lena's Outer Sunset neighbors and Mother profile subject Rachel Kaye. We love this $75 limited-edition print as a guest room option, too.
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- Instead of investing in end tables, a pair of mismatched stools will also do the trick. This one is the perfect size for a mini hydration station for thirsty guests.
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- Meanwhile this no-frills stool holds a pile of reading material and a tiny reading lamp.
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- Curating a stack of magazines, books, and travel guides that you know will appeal to your house guests is a thoughtful—and super easy—touch. Steps Toward Inner Peace, $145, Amazon. Be Here Now, $12.12, Amazon. Natural Color: Vibrant Plant Dye Projects for Your Home and Wardrobe, $20.40, Amazon.
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- A plant will bring life—quite literally—to any living space. And, of course, a simple mirror resting against the wall (if there are no babies visiting) is a perfect add-on to a guest room.
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- Increasing the hospitality factor doesn't have to cost a fortune. We scored this eye mask and slippers combo for under $25. If you don't send them off with your guest as a parting gift, you can just wash 'em and reuse for your next visitor. Travel Eye Mask, $12, Muji. Jersey Knitted Soft Slippers, $9, Muji. The Floyd Platform Bed, $489 to $1,045, Floyd.
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- Add a basket of guest towels to your check-list before your visitors arrive. Peace Towels, $68, Peace Towel. Basket from General Store.
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- A guest room is a perfect place to add little bits of personality—vases, beautiful pieces of pottery, a yummy candle, or a shelf displaying one of your quirky collections—are all solid options. Bowl and Vase from General Store. Le Feu Phyalo Bleu Candle, $65, Le Feu De L'Eau.
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