There’s so much joy when you open your home to others. There’s the satisfaction of the perfect dinner party spread and of the decorated space to serve it. It’s also the chance for your curated treasures to shine.
There is also something deeply satisfying about welcoming an overnight guest with a bedroom that goes beyond the ordinary. As Thanksgiving draws closer, you may be preparing for family to spend the night between the feast and their journey home. They deserve 5-star accommodations, and you want to give them that.
Below are five fantastic guest bedrooms we’ve curated from our archives that may inspire you to go all out for your overnight company.
The Mediterranean influence is clear in this home in North Caldwell. Marissa Sauer of Design Macs translated that into the quiet luxury of the guest room, with its silk drapes and subtle wallpaper effects. A clever use of mirrors makes the small space seem larger.
Created by Stivale Graffam Home, this Summit guest room‘s green accent wall and upholstered bench make the design stand out. The result is boutique-hotel-chic, without ever sacrificing the warmth of home.
Robyn Stevens went all out with this guest room in Saddle River, using pearl tones and mahogany to create a truly royal experience. Mixed metal and a planetary theme (we love that art above the bed) breathes new life into the antique bedframes.
A bunk room becomes chic under Karen Wolf’s capable hands. This LBI beach house is made for housing guests, and the space can comfortably sleep 12. To keep it from feeling crowded, Wolf used consistent bedding throughout.
This cottage-style home in Far Hills, designed by Pam Cooper, is alive with color throughout, and the guest room is no different. Vibrant wallpaper from Schumacher takes center stage, and the “quiet” palette of the rest of the furniture allow it to shine.
Have a guest room that always wows? Show it off to us on Instagram @njhomemag.