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The stylish sleepover guide:

Entertaining guests from your own home is fun, easy and relatively low-cost. If they’re coming from afar, they might be in need of a place to stay over—and what better place to offer than your own home? Whether you have a spare bedroom to kit out or are opting for a space-saving sofa bed, we’ve got the guest bed ideas for you.

Our stylish sleepover homeware guide will help you reinvent your home or simply add the finishing touches, making it a comfortable and stylish haven for your overnight guest.

Sleeping solutions

Perhaps the most important element of the sleepover is the bed. The mattress needs to be firm but soft, the bedding needs to be cosy, and the bed needs to fit nicely in your home. A good night’s sleep is key to a happy guest!

Guest beds:

If you’re lucky enough to have a spare bedroom, why not make the most of the space and add a luxurious guest bed? If the room is small, a simple single bed will do, or you could always opt for a double or even king or queen-sized bed to accommodate more guests in a larger room.

Sofabeds:

As the ultimate two-in-one, sofa beds can be tucked away neatly during the day and folded out at night when it’s time to sleep. Keep things stylish and simple with a fabric sofabed or have fun with different materials and patterns. Faux leather sofabeds and velvet sofabeds can also make a great addition to your living room. Alternatively, a big enough corner sofa makes for a heavenly overnight kip.

Hideaway beds:

Otherwise known as camp beds or folding guest beds, hideaway beds can be folded out in your living room and are perfect for houses that don’t have a spare bedroom. They’re the ideal space-saving option for your home.

Soft furnisings

No guest bedroom would be complete without the soft furnishings. From luxury bedsheets to fluffy blankets, allow your guests to feel like they’re in a home away from home.

Duvets and pillows:

A snuggly duvet and pillow make all the difference to your guest’s sleep, so make sure whatever bed you opt for is nicely dressed. Memory foam, polyester filled and feather pillows all have their advantages, so why not take a browse and see what works best for you and your guests?

Blankets and cushions:

After some soft and cosy additions? The perfect finishing touches can be added with throws and blankets which have the benefit of being nice and comfortable. They’re a great option for sofa beds; all you need is some comfy cushions and your guests will be prepared for a great night’s sleep.

Additional essentials for your overnight guest

The small details matter just as much as the big ones, so why not give your guest bedroom the extra special touch with these additional essentials?

Bedside lamps:

Top your bedside table with a desk lamp so your overnight camper can enjoy a spot of bedtime reading or have a nearby source of light if they wake up in the night.

Candles:

Not only do they smell delicious, but candles help to create a relaxing and homey ambiance in your house—perfect for those homesick guests.

Towels:

Impress your visitors with fluffy guest towels worthy of a luxury hotel. There are plenty of colours and materials you can choose from to suit the style of your room.

Robes:

There’s nothing more relaxing than slipping into a comfy robe or dressing gown after a shower or before you go to sleep, so make sure your guests are kitted out with only the best.

Slippers:

Like a robe, soft slippers are essential if you want to offer your guests a special touch of luxury. You might want to find out their shoe size beforehand!

Bath and shower:

Body wash, shampoo and other bath essentials are offered in hotels, so why not go all out and treat your guests? Some scented bubble bath or colourful bath bombs will go a long way.

These little touches will help your guests to feel at home no matter how far they’ve travelled. Take a look at our full collection of home accessories to discover how you can upgrade your home today.