Elle Decor rounds up the guest room details designers and hospitality pros never skip before visitors arrive. Elizabeth Valkovics of Batten Court Design shares how she anticipates a guest’s needs before they have to ask.
Her approach starts with flexibility: bedding layers for both hot and cold sleepers, two pillow types on the bed, and a wardrobe stocked with backup options. She also walks guests through the thermostat and clears real space in the drawers and closet, so a visit feels like more than borrowed space.
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“To simulate a pillow bar, I also always keep two additional pillow types and blankets in the wardrobe to give them options.”
