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Is unreasonable not to give weekend guests wardrobe space?

76 replies

MissFritton65 · 26/09/2020 21:57

We are currently renovating our house; my husband thinks we should be allowing at least a foot of wardrobe space for guests. I think this is unnecessary as we only have weekend guests.

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Leeds2 · 26/09/2020 21:59

I would always try and give guests some wardrobe space. So, I think I agree with DH!

CyberNan · 26/09/2020 22:00

wtf... you plan for every foot of space in your house?

awsomer · 26/09/2020 22:02

When I stay somewhere for a weekend I’m often left hangers on the back of the door. I wouldn’t expect anything more than this. I don’t even expect this to be honest but it is helpful.

FrancesFlute · 26/09/2020 22:04

It depends what you're doing. Is it a case of you will be having wardrobes built in that will cost or buying a cheap wardrobe for the guest room. Is it solely a guest room or will it have another use?

I wouldn't expect hanging space personally. I tend to just live out of my suitcase if I'm away for a weekend.

BendingSpoons · 26/09/2020 22:04

I'm not bothered by a wardrobe when I'm staying at someone's house. I do quite like some sort of surface to put some clothes on so I don't have to rummage in my bag each time, but not essential snd a chair etc does the trick.

sleepyhead · 26/09/2020 22:05

Erm no? Maybe I move in uncouth circles, but I wouldn't expect or plan for wardrobe space for a weekend visit.

A couple of hangers on the back of the door can be useful if you've got something that will otherwise get crushed, but most of the time I'd be living out of my bag for that short a time.

LadyFrumpington · 26/09/2020 22:07

Ideally yes, but really for overnights it isn't strictly needed.

NoIDontWatchLoveIsland · 26/09/2020 22:07

I would appreciate a hook on the back of the door I'm staying in with a couple of hangers. More than that would be odd. Our spare room has cupboards but I've noticed guests only seem to hang things on the doors.

Palavah · 26/09/2020 22:11

I would expect to be able to hang things up - if only for a weekend then a few hangers on the back of the door would probably be sufficient. Is there no room for a wardrobe in the room? How do you know you will never have anyone stay for a week?

orchidsonabudget · 26/09/2020 22:15

This makes me sad. We don't have a guest room so we don't have weekend guests.

alibongo5 · 26/09/2020 22:15

We had drawers empty and hanging space in our spare room. I don't know that anyone ever used it - everyone just lived out of their bags. Even if they stayed longer than a weekend.

Titterofwit · 26/09/2020 22:16

I have some of these which go on the outside of the wardrobe doors. Never had visitors that needed to hang more that these can hold.

NailsNeedDoing · 26/09/2020 22:18

I don’t think you have to provide much hanging space for weekend guests, but more hanging space is always useful so I’d go with your DH.

LadyCatStark · 26/09/2020 22:18

Nah one of our guest rooms has a built in wardrobe that I use to store my work equipment. How much can weekend guests need to hang up??

redcarbluecar · 26/09/2020 22:21

Depends what you and guests will be doing I guess. I’ve never even thought about wardrobe space whilst staying at a friend’s, and nobody has ever asked for it at mine.

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MissFritton65 · 26/09/2020 22:22

Thank you all so much for replying on a Saturday evening. The overall issue I have lots of clothes that fill more than our room however there are only the 2 of us here so have used wardrobe space in the other rooms. My DH thinks I should leave at least half a wardrobe for guests.....

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copperoliver · 26/09/2020 22:23

I'd give them wardrobe space. X

Justmuddlingalong · 26/09/2020 22:27

Surely that's the valet's problem to sort out? 😁

Ontheboardwalk · 26/09/2020 22:29

Never thought about it before

Maybe one of those things that hang behind the door with a few hangers on it?

I wouldn’t leave space permanently free for occasional guests

reluctantbrit · 26/09/2020 22:29

For a weekend no. I would appreciate a hanger or a tiny space if I am there with a fancy outfit.

Unless you host guests twice a months having a huge wardrobe half empty for the occasional guest is a waste of space.

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MissFritton65 · 26/09/2020 22:34

Probably wouldn't be an issue if I had a valet! Smile

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yolio · 26/09/2020 22:35

I don't ever have guests in my house, too much hassle, I'd rather pay for a Travelodge down the road for them. But I'm like that.

However IF you choose to have guests (shudder at the thought), make a bit of space in the wardrobe or don't if you don't feel it's necessary.

That is why I don't have guests. Yep I know, I'm a bit out of the loop but it's the best decision ever.

minniemoll · 26/09/2020 22:45

I put an IKEA towel rail high on the wall in my spare room and put hangers on that for guests to use. The wardrobe is MINE.

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MissFritton65 · 26/09/2020 22:45

Thank you all. I have a ridiculous amount of clothes but don't think I should bin things to create space for occasional guests to hang things for the weekend.

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LonnyVonnyWilsonFrickett · 26/09/2020 22:50

Nah. I've done house-swapping and don't do that! I have nice over-door peg hangers and I add a couple of hangers. Have a little bedside table with drawers, top drawer has a hairdryer, spare clean brush and new toothbrush/mini toothpaste. Clean towels on the bed. That's it. And I have (had) guests all the time.