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TRY THESE SIMPLE BUT OH-SO-CHIC DESIGN TIPS TO CREATE A LUXE SPACE THAT WILL MAKE YOUR GUESTS FEEL AT HOME

BY ALENA CAPRA

Winter in South Florida is the best time of the year—and it usually means we need to start preparing for a steady stream of guests. This is definitely not our off-season, so it’s wise to get that guest room ready. Here are some of my favorite tips for things you can do to spruce up this space and evoke the feel of a luxury hotel room. (alenacapradesigns.com)

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A COLOR SCHEME

IT’S ALWAYS BEST TO BEGIN WITH SELECTING THE COLOR SCHEME TO USE, AND I SUGGEST A LIGHT, NEUTRAL PAINT COLOR FOR THE WALLS. ANYTHING FROM WARM WHITE, TO GREIGE, AND EVEN SOFT BEIGE. THIS WAY, YOU CAN EASILY UPDATE THE SPACE OVER TIME AND JUST CHANGE OUT THE MAIN COLOR SCHEME WITH THE BEDDING, ART, AND ACCESSORIES. THEN, PICK AN ACCENT COLOR. GREEN HAS BEEN ONE OF THE HOTTEST CURRENT COLOR TRENDS— FROM SOFT SAGES TO MORE SATURATED HUES. BLUES ARE ALSO AN EVER-POPULAR AND TIMELESS CHOICE. IF YOU’RE STRUGGLING WITH SELECTING THE COLOR THEME FOR YOUR GUEST ROOM, TRY STARTING WITH A DUVET COVER, A WALLPAPER SAMPLE, OR AN ACCENT PILLOW THAT YOU LIKE. PULL COLORS FROM THERE TO CREATE A COHESIVE COLOR SCHEME.

LAYER IN LUXURY

Adding those hotel-like touches in a guest room is something every guest will appreciate. If the room can handle a small desk, it’s a great furniture piece to have. It also gives you flexibility for the guest room to double as a home office when you need it. Set the desk with a small valet tray, a notepad and pen, and even a makeup mirror. Since we all need to stay connected, having the Wi-Fi code handy is a good idea too—you can even put it in a picture frame on the desk or a nightstand.

Add an ACCENT WALL

A great way to add a luxe touch to the room is with wallpaper. Adding that one accent wall behind a bed is the best way to do it. It’s also an opportunity to bring in some pattern, texture, or a pop of color. If you’re not ready to commit to wallpaper but want to try it, there are many removable wallpaper options that you can even easily install yourself. Wallpaper gives the biggest bang for the buck in any room, and the options are endless. To play it safe, subtle textured paper is a good way to go (think: grasscloth or soft, linear textures). To amp up the style, consider a pattern. A guest room is a place to DARRYL NOBLES do something a little different, since it is outside of the everyday spaces in your home.