Bedding for guests
Short answer: Two sets of bed linen in a neutral colour are enough for the guest room. Wash them before the guests arrive, not only after, because linen that has lain for a long time smells of the cupboard. Then the bed is ready when they walk in.
The guest bed needs its own plan
A guest bed is rarely used, and that is exactly why it can cause trouble. The linen lies for a long time without anyone thinking about it, and suddenly someone rings the bell. With a small plan for sets, washing and storage, you avoid holding a musty or old set when the door opens.
Why two sets
One set goes on the bed and one stays in reserve, in case the guest stays longer or more people come. Two sets are enough for a guest bed used a few times a year. If you have room for more, it is not necessary. What matters is that one is always clean and ready.
Wash before, not only after
Linen that has lain in a cupboard for six months gets a clear smell of cupboard. The guest notices it before you do. Wash the set the day before and let it dry completely before making the bed. It then smells fresh rather than shut away, and the first night is far more pleasant.
How to store it
Put the linen in a cupboard with air around it, not in a closed plastic bag. A bag holds damp and stale air, while a cupboard with a little room lets the fabric breathe. Fold the set neatly and keep it where you can find it quickly when visitors come.
Choose a neutral colour
A neutral colour goes with everything, and you do not have to wonder whether it suits the walls or rug of the guest room. White, light grey or sand are safe choices. A calm colour is also easy to combine with an extra sheet if you need to change during a longer stay.
The fabric should feel good
Your guest does not know the bed and cannot tell whether it sleeps warm or cool. Choose a fabric that feels comfortable whether the guest sleeps warm or cold. Soft bamboo bedding is a good choice, since a guest bed is remembered for how it felt. See our bamboo bedding.
Sheets and pillowcases
The sheet and pillowcase are what the guest feels first. If they are soft and fresh, the whole bed feels inviting, even if the duvet is an ordinary one. Look at bamboo sheets and bamboo pillowcases, and put a spare pillowcase ready if your guest would like one.
Towels for the guest
Put towels out so the guest does not have to ask. Two per guest is the usual standard: one for the shower and one for hands or hair. Lay them with the linen and fold them neatly. It is a small detail, but it makes the guest feel welcome.
If the guest has allergies
If the guest has allergies, wash the linen at sixty degrees and air the room before the guest arrives. Open the window for about half an hour, and feel free to ask the guest beforehand what to take into account. That way you do what you can to give a good night.
Frequently asked questions
Should you put out towels
Yes, two per guest is the usual standard. Lay them neatly folded on the bed or a chair so the guest does not have to look for them. It makes the guest feel welcome from the first minute.
Where do you store guest bedding
In a cupboard with air around it, not in a closed plastic bag. Damp and stale air stay in a closed bag, and the linen gets a clear cupboard smell that the guest notices.
What if the guest has allergies
Wash the bedding at sixty degrees and air the room before the guest arrives. Also ask the guest beforehand if there is anything special to take into account, so you are prepared.
See our range of Nordic Weaving bedding.
