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It’s okay to admit that while the holidays are typically a time of joyous celebration with family and friends, they can also be a bit stressful because of the number of guests coming and going.
Although you can’t fix that entire upstairs bathroom in time for the approaching holiday season, small home decor refreshes here and there can make a huge difference toward making your guests comfortable throughout the holidays (even those unexpected 1 a.m. visits from the in-laws).
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Here are 10 ways to get your home guest ready ahead of the holidays, and don’t forget to sign up for our Full Carts, Can’t Lose email to stay on top of the best sales each week.
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Make your doorway the gateway to hospitality
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Brighten up the exterior of your home with a fun wreath, like this red twig wreath from Etsy, and this antler doormat from allmodern.com.
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Avoid basic questions guests are afraid to ask
Instead of having your guests read the house rules or wifi password off some crumpled piece of paper, get this inexpensive and customizable chalkboard from Etsy to display all the answers to questions that guests may have.
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Cozy up their private space
Nothing makes a guest feel more at home than comfy sheets. Shop these sateen sheets at Parachute and top it off with this on-sale throw from allmodern.com.
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Keep the space warm and cozy
We get it. Heating bills tend to creep up during the winter months, but a space heater not only helps save you money but they're inexpensive enough to keep a few scattered around the house when guests visit.
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Save space with storage hacks
This storage bed is on-sale for less than $300, and is the perfect solution for when you're lacking space. Get it at Purchase panel beds on Houzz
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