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Friend staying over - ideas for making her room comfortable?

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Arlanymor · 01/06/2024 17:51

My dad stayed at mine last night for the first time since I’ve been in my new place and said it was lovely, he slept really well and he had everything he needed - which was good for someone who is 6’ 2’’ in a single bed! But he’s also very low maintenance in general.

One of my best mates is coming to stay next month, she’s equally not hard to cater for, but just was wondering what else I could do to her room to make it a good place to stay, again bearing in mind it is a single.

Room has:

  • Single bed with double duvet, four pillows, throw at the end for warmth
  • Bedside table with lamp and all the drawers are empty for her stuff
  • Triple wardrobe, one third has boxes from my move, other two thirds are free for her to use
  • Small desk - I’ll clear my work crap off it, but it has a six point plug adaptor for charging stuff, including 2x USB sockets
  • Desk chair with a cushion
  • Mirror unit that is on the window sill but can be put on the desk for make up etc if she wants
  • Little sheepskin rug on the floor next to her bed

It’s a small room, but I like to think it’s cosy and quite cute, and of course I will give her towels and toiletries etc. Should I get hold of a little bin and put it in there? Her room is next to the bathroom which has a good sized bin, also there is a full length mirror in the corridor just outside her door. I want her to have a fab stay because she’s going through the mill at home at the moment. She won’t be in there a lot because we will be out and about, but I wondered if I was overlooking anything because obviously I live there and so everything is very convenient for me! TIA.

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Arlanymor · 01/06/2024 22:16

AutumnalLeaves38 · 01/06/2024 20:05

OP, I'm sure she will certainly feel all the better for staying with you...such a thoughtful friend!

Thanks that’s a really sweet comment, she says she can’t wait, she’s had a rotten few months and I just want her to forget her woes for a bit and be looked after with a bit of pampering.

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iamrageohtheresakitty · 01/06/2024 22:18

A book of short stories - I have Bedside Stories for Stressed Out Adults

Arlanymor · 01/06/2024 22:19

Revelatio · 01/06/2024 19:53

I only really stay with really good friends, I would feel really uncomfortable if they laid out a coffee machine/kettle/biscuits in my room. It’s so formal, I’d feel like they didn’t want me to join them in the kitchen in the morning! Ditto little toiletries, I’d feel like they don’t want me to use their things (which is fair enough and I would usually bring anything specific I would use).

I like a comfy bed, good ventilation, a mirror, and a chair or something to put my clothes on. Box of tissues and a bin would be a bonus. Unless they are more of an acquaintance, I would not be too formal as it might make them feel you don’t like them. Just tell them to help themselves to anything, offer a glass of water before bed and show them where the tea is.

It’s really not formal at all, not sure how that misunderstanding has arisen. We’ve known each other since day dot, I want to spoil her a bit is all. Feel a bit sad you think my actions are somehow cold?

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GOODCAT · 01/06/2024 22:34

Not sure how helpful this is, but when we stay with friends I love to see something that is personal to them such as photographs or artwork or something they have made. Somehow in the bedroom it makes it OK to mention it. It makes it really interesting and somehow makes me relax as I am in a friend's home rather than a non-descript hotel room. Short books and magazines are great too.

Practically I like to know which bath towels I can use and what to do with them once used.

taylorswift1989 · 01/06/2024 22:35

Something that is really lovely is the feather and down lavender pillow spray. Obviously not a necessity but it just smells so nice!

OP, I just wanted to say you sound like a LOVELY friend and I'm sure it will he much appreciated. But I'm also sure that your friend will be most happy to see you, regardless of all the lovely things you're doing for her.

SallyWD · 01/06/2024 22:37

You're very thoughtful!
For our guests we have a chest of drawers, bedside lamp, fresh flowers, glass and water, hairdryer and slippers.

Ilovemyshed · 01/06/2024 22:49

Universal phone charger/radio
Books/magazines
Hairdryer
A nice glass bottle of water, can of juice/pop and a glass
Small tin of biscuits
Eye mask
Sleep spray (This Works)
Handcream
Cotton buds/pads
Bathrobe and slippers
Maybe bedsocks?

In the bathroom - small tube of toothpaste, new toothbrush and some toiletries.

Ruthietuthie · 01/06/2024 22:53

When guests come to stay, I print out a photograph of us together from the past and put it in a frame in their room. It's a little touch but sweet, I think. I also pick out books I think they would like, and a tiny vase of flowers (even a rose-bud vase with a single stem).
More practically, can she plug her phone into recharge and have it on the bed-side table? If not, add an extension cord.

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