The holidays will be here before you know it! Along with all the food and family fun, you’ll probably have visitors coming to stay here in our wonderful community. Is your guest room ready for Grandma and Aunt Sue? Or has it turned into a spot for all those items you don’t know where to store?

If you start now, the friendly team at Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks can help you get everything in order. Follow these simple steps to make your guest room cozy, comfortable, and ready for company:

Clean the clutter
Nobody likes to feel like they’ve just stepped into an episode of “Hoarders,” especially guests who’ll be staying overnight in that space. A quick and easy solution for decluttering before the holidays is to box up everything in the room that isn’t needed while your guests are there.

Put those items into a conveniently located Conejo Valley self storage unit and bring it back in the New Year. Of course, a storage facility in Newbury Park can also be a great place to sort through your items using the Good Housekeeping method of “Keep, Donate, Toss”. Valuables can remain in storage, while other things can be donated or tossed right from there.

Make It Feel Like a Hotel

Dust the tables, put fresh linens on the bed, clean the windows, and vacuum the carpet. If your guest room also serves as a home office, organize your supplies neatly in one area.

Add a few thoughtful touches to make guests feel special—like a basket with travel-size shampoo, lotion, and soap. Roll up some fresh towels and place them in the room for when your holiday guests arrive. A tray with magazines, a water bottle, and some light snacks is always a nice touch, too.

Now the only problem you’ll have will be getting your holiday visitors to leave!

What do you do to make your guests feel at home? Share your best tips on Facebook – we’d love to hear them!