The holidays are all about homes full of family and friends. Are you preparing your house for guests? If so, this post is for you! We’re gathering all our favorites and sharing tips for getting your guest room ready. And, as in our case, that could be your kids’ rooms that have to work for both kids and guests! Two of our three are coming home from school, and we have guests coming to stay too. Some may think there’s no way a kids room can double as a comfy, inviting room for guests — but we’re here to tell you it can serve both purposes! Follow these steps and you’ll feel ready and able to entertain guests over the holidays … like a pro.
CLOUZ HOUZ TIP: To make guests feel welcome and comfortable, it’s the simple things 😊 For example, I like to add travel-sized toiletries to nightstands in case anyone has forgotten items like toothpaste, aspirin, earplugs, charging cord, etc. Also, a carafe of water and a glass for an easy middle of the night sip is always a nice touch. Your guests will appreciate these small gestures!
image: Clouz Houz / Photography: Zee Wendell
Treat whichever room you’re designating as a “guest room” as a special retreat for your guests. Whether it’s a den with a pull out sofa or an office with a blow up mattress, you can create a cozy space for family and friends where they can relax and enjoy their time in your home. See below for some items that we think are not only comfy and inviting, but also practical and budget-friendly. Adding these will make a “5 star hotel” experience in your own home!
CLOUZ HOUZ TIP: We needed a nightstand in our daughter’s bedroom since she took her furniture with her to college. So, we turned a chair into a surface by adding a stack of books. Then we placed a small dish to collect guest’s jewelry, etc. and set out a tray to hold a glass of water or a phone.
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Water Carafe and Glass
Make everything feel special, even a late night sip of water! This water carafe and glass set is so cute. It's the perfect addition to the guest room to make visitors feel like they're truly being spoiled with simple luxuries.
I love this little tree for placing on a nightstand to make your guest's room feel festive. Add lights for a night "glow" in the room, or leave naked for a cute touch to any space. I bought two of these this year, and just ordered a couple more for the kids' rooms. They would also look sweet with ornaments.
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Flannel Sheet Set
New sheets always feel luxurious, and these are sooooooo good! They're inexpensive, but feel really nice on a cold wintery night. And, let's not forget how handsome they are as well! I got a couple of sets or the kids' rooms this year, and they love them. It's a win-win as kids and guests will love to curl in for the night!
We purchased this duvet and these shams for our daughter's room, and now I'm on a mission to get the same ones in the green colorway. The quality of the linen is really really good, and I love the relaxed yet preppy look it adds to her room. I've purchased Serena & Lily bedding over the years, and I have never been disappointed.
If you want to turn a den or TV room into a guest space, I recommend investing in a good air mattress. This particular one has rave reviews, with air-filled coils and a built-in air pump to adjust the firmness of the mattress. Add some nice sheets, a down comforter and fluffy pillows and your guests will feel spoiled all through the night!
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Sheepskin Throw
I use sheepskin throws all the time, whether they're thrown a chair or sofa or as an easy solution to put something cozy and luxurious to the floor! I placed a couple next to the bed in our daughter's bedroom where we will host guests as well. It adds just a little something extra that will feel so good when stepping out of bed in the morning!
We've had the bed in our son's bedroom for years, and I still love it as much as I did the day we got it. It's a classic style -- not too childish, yet relaxed enough to feel casual and comfortable. The natural quality of the rattan goes with many styles of bedding. It looks especially amazing with hotel-inspired bedding, with classic embroidered sheets and beautiful duvets.
I can't say enough about how much I love this floor lamp! I've used it for clients' projects as well in our home. Both our boys have them as a reading light over their beds. I really like the contemporary, cool vibe it gives to their rooms. It has a handy touch sensor for ease in the middle of the night. And, you can't beat the price for the look! It's a great dupe for a designer look.
We’re settling into summer here in Bend, and honestly-this town just thrives this time of year. Long sun-drenched days, the scent of sunscreen and juniper in the air, bikes everywhere, and backyard dinners that somehow always end with s’mores. We’ve already found ourselves dipping into the river on a whim and soaking up every golden hour moment we can.
I grew up spending summers in Sunriver, so Bend has always held a special place in my heart. But now that we live here, we’ve uncovered even more of the good stuff-local gems, quiet spots, and the kind of everyday magic that makes this place feel like home.
With summer in full swing (and because I’ll take any excuse to play tour guide), I thought l’d share my summer guide to Bend. A love letter to my favorite little mountain town and a round-up of everything that makes summer here feel like its own kind of celebration.
I’m probably forgetting a few gems, so if you have a go-to, drop it my way! And make sure to save for your next visit!
Introducing Sun Valley Saddle House — a western-spirited, layered renovation tucked in the Idaho mountains. We’re working on everything from entryway to bunkroom, reimagining this home with a fresh lens on rustic elegance and casual utility.
Pendleton patterns, copper accents, and a layered mix of leather, plaid, floral, and stone. It’s textural, rooted, nostalgic. There’s nothing “trendy” about this one — just timeless design choices that feel collected and connected to the land.
Are you drawn to this look? Would you live in a space like this? Is this your dream palette? We’d love to hear your thoughts.
We have a few project spots open if you’re craving a fresh start this fall. Whether you’re dreaming of a total refresh or simply want to finally make your space feel pulled together, we can help.
📍Sun Valley, ID
Let us know if you want to work together — we’d love to bring this kind of lived-in beauty to your home, too.
After years of designing for others, I created something to help you design for yourself.
Real talk, if you’ve been here a while, you’ve probably heard me mention our Design Guides. But today I want to share the WHY behind them.
Over the years, Derrick and I have poured our hearts into creating homes that feel beautiful not just aesthetically, but personally. Spaces that tell our story.
And that’s exactly what I wanted to help you do, too. These guides are more than just pretty moodboards-—they’re tools to help you figure out what makes you feel at home.
Because defining your style? That’s the first step to creating a space that actually feels like you.
And while we love working 1:1 with clients, I also know that not everyone wants—or needs—a full service designer. So though: what if l could hand over the same roadmap I use everyday.
That’s what these guides are.
Think of it as a designer in your back pocket-without the price tag or the long timeline. Each guide includes: • Shoppable moodboards • Paint recommendations • Furniture & material suggestions • Style direction you can stick to • Visual examples to take out the guesswork
It’s a shortcut to a pulled-together, elevated home-with soul.
Want to see more? Comment STYLE below and I’ll send you the link to explore all five guides!
It’s giving... a little bit of everything I love, layered in a way that somehow feels like us.
Not sure what your style is? Take our free style quiz—it’s visual, fun, and actually helpful. Link in bio or comment ‘ME’ and I’ll send it to you directly.🤎
Every piece tells a story, and we’ve curated this collection to help you tell yours. Explore hand-selected furniture and decor-each with the Clouz Houz signature.
If you like rugged, refined, and timeless design and this style is speaking to you comment “MOUNTAIN” and I’ll send you the link to shop all of these items and many more!
CLOUZ HOUZ TIP: To make guests feel welcome and comfortable, it’s the simple things 😊 For example, I like to add travel-sized toiletries to nightstands in case anyone has forgotten items like toothpaste, aspirin, earplugs, charging cord, etc. Also, a carafe of water and a glass for an easy middle of the night sip is always a nice touch. Your guests will appreciate these small gestures!
