Everything you need to prepare for guests staying over
All you need to get your house set up for guests. Photo: Getty
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Whether it’s one guest or five, there’s a list of supplies you need to make them feel welcome and comfortable.
Here, we look at the essentials to make the experience work as well for you as it does for your guests.
From the guest bedroom to the kitchen, we’ve got it covered.
Plush towels
Fluffy towels are just one of those little elements that make a night away from home a real luxury.
A set of towels that includes bath towels, hand towel, face washer and a bath mat is the way to go.
$49.99 (down from $149.99)
Dreamy pillows
A pillow can make or break a good night’s sleep.
A top-notch pillow is an essential in any guest room and these foam pillows are hard to beat.
They adapt to any sleeping position and are super soft.
Hotel-style bed sheets
Crisp sheets will give your guest bed that five-star hotel feeling.
It’s an easy way to make your visitors feel like they are in a home away from home.
$106.20 (down from $124.95)
Extra blankets
An extra blanket always comes in handy when guests are staying.
Another layer of warmth is welcome in winter and in the warmer months, they double as decoration.
Why not buy a few to mix and match with your bed linen?
$29.99 (down from $59.99)
Welcome toiletries
It’s a luxury to enjoy skin care products in someone else’s home – especially when they are nicer than the ones in your own home.
So before your guest arrives, make sure you have the basics covered with a lush hand wash and lotion.
Glassware
Your kitchen may need a restock.
Check to see if you have enough cutlery, plates, bowls and mugs.
Drinking glasses can never be in short supply either, especially in summer.
$39.99 (down from $59.99)
Platters aplenty
Whether it’s a simple cheese platter or a hearty charcuterie board, it’s a good idea to have a lot of serving platters or grazing boards on hand.
Coffee and tea mugs
Your mugs may need a refresh for guests.
Say goodbye to the stained and chipped ones, and say hello to a fresh new set.
$11.97 (down from $19.95)
Diffuser
Make your home smell fresh and relaxing with some essential oils and a diffuser.
They can be programmed to run for hours and are a real mood changer.