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GUEST BEDROOMS for a relaxing and inviting space

Whether you can boast a beautifully appointed, dedicated guest bedroom, a pull-out sofa in the living room or a blow up mattress in a spare room – chances are that you’ll be planning to get your guest accommodation shipshape, ready for the festive season. With Christmas rolling around, now is the perfect time to review your current set-up and prepare for those pre-planned or casual drop-in overnighters.

If you’re not a regular at having guests stay over, getting organised now for your nearest and dearest, well before they rock up, holdall in hand, will pay dividends among all the other tasks on the Christmas to-do list. So, whatever your designated sleepover space, get to grips with the actionable basics now to ensure this area feels primed and ready for guests (or Santa’s arrival).

CLEAN UP

Step one is always streamlining – have a good old

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