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Beautifully decorated guest bedroom with soft lighting, nightstands, and cozy bedding for a welcoming stay

6 Ways to Transform Your Guest Bedroom

July 29, 20251 min read

Ready For Your Guest Bedroom To Feel Like An Oasis?

Look No Further, These Tips Will Help Transform Your Guest Room With Ease!

1) Make Room Around The Bed

Putting a bed against the wall does not actually make your room feel larger. Instead, make sure to open aisles on either side of the bed. This makes room for nightstands which are a necessity in guest rooms, and makes it easier for guests to get in and out of bed.

2) Add Soft Lighting 

Adjustable desk lamps and even a tall lamp can add some comfortable lighting for your guests and allows night owls to stay up late without keeping anyone else up.

3) Dress Your Windows

Adding blinds and gorgeous draperies to any window that isn’t covered will make a huge difference.  Your guests want to feel like they are on vacation, and a dark room will only help their sleep. You can also add blackout drapes for an better block out for that early morning sunshine.

4) Add a Mirror 

Adding a mirror small or large, depending on the size of the room can make a huge difference. A mirror can open up a space very easily and add some much needed art on the walls. 


5) Create A Vanity 

A small table or desk with an adorable chair can help your guests get ready with ease. It will serve as a great vanity and dressing station.

6) Buy The Travel Essentials 

Putting the necessities (travel size of course) in dresser drawers and in a nice basket in their room can help them cover any bases they may have forgotten in the packing process.

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture.

Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy.

Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

Mary Ellen Vanaken

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture. Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy. Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

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