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🛏️ A Guest-Room Refresh for the Holidays, Built From Thrift Finds
Guests are coming and the spare room is a storage closet. A thrift loop can turn it into a welcoming place with only a few finds.
Start with the bed
Buy mattresses, pillows and bedding new when you can, and use thrift finds for the rest. A good headboard, quilt or bedspread can often be had for little and washes up nicely.
Add the essentials
- A bedside lamp and a small table.
- A luggage rack or a sturdy chair for a suitcase.
- Hooks or a small rack for coats.
- A mirror and a wastebasket.
Make it welcoming
A basket with toiletries, a stack of books and a small plant make a guest feel expected. Add a framed print and a soft rug for warmth.
Keep it clean
Wash every textile and wipe every surface before guests arrive. If something smells musty, air it out or leave it behind.
Do it early
December fills quickly with holiday travel, so shop in the first week of the month. Pair your loop with a trip for clean linens and a few snacks.
Thrift tip: Sleep in the room one night yourself. You will quickly find what is missing.
Plan a loop on the Trail and have the room ready before the first guest arrives.
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