A Guest Room So Comfy They’ll Never Want to Leave

How cheery are these sheets?! Give your guests a smile when they finally get into bed — after the delicious dinner you’ve served and a long evening of catching up, of course. In bloom-strewn olive, navy or plum, these 100 percent cotton percale sheets are sold in a set, but very conveniently, you can buy an extra pair of pillowcases separately — because you are providing more than one pillow per person, right?

Whether you live in a cold climate or you’re hosting the sister-in-law who shivers when it’s in the low 70s, a heated throw keeps temporary residents toasty. This one has three heat settings and an automatic shut-off switch for fall-asleep-on-the-couch types, and it comes in eight colors, so there’s definitely one that will match your decor.

At some point, every houseguest needs to get horizontal. This stylish spindle-frame design is ultra-versatile: It can go full-on farmhouse or, dressed with contemporary bedding, read more “industrial chic.” Plus, you can choose among three heights when you assemble it.

If you have only one extra room but four extra people coming to stay, two words: Murphy bed. This one’s faux-cabinet front folds down when it’s sleepytime, while the drawers along the bottom are real, so you can store sheets in them. It even has a built-in USB charging station.

Especially in a guest space that usually operates as something else — home office, craft room — it’s easy to overlook some quintessential bedroom elements, like a place to hang clothes or a mirror. Adding them keeps your guests from feeling like an afterthought. (And helps them look good for the family holiday photo.)

A compact coffee maker is a luxury that works both ways: Your guests feel like they’re getting the high-end hotel treatment, and you don’t have to feel guilty if you’re not up before they are each morning. Don’t forget to provide cups — and, if you’re going for host of the year, maybe a couple of croissants?