How to Get Your Home Guest-Ready for Christmas | Kingfields Bedrooms

There’s something lovely about having a full house at Christmas. Extra chairs around the table, the shuffle of slippers on the landing in the morning, someone putting the kettle on before you’ve made it downstairs. It’s cosy, chaotic, and full of the kind of memories that stick.

But let’s be honest. It can also leave you wondering where everyone is meant to sleep, how to hide the mountain of coats, and whether you’ve even got enough bedding. That’s where a bit of planning, a quick tidy-up, and some smart storage ideas can completely change how your home feels over the holidays.

Whether you’re preparing for parents, grown-up children, or friends staying the night, here are some simple, practical ways to get your home guest-ready for Christmas.

1. Start With A Calm, Clutter-Free Spare Room

If you have a spare bedroom, it’s often the place where things get “put for now” and forgotten about. Before guests arrive, give the room a fresh start.

• Strip the bed, wash bedding, plump pillows.

• Clear surfaces so there are two free bedside tables.

• Make space in drawers so guests have somewhere to put their things.

• Add a basket for used towels to avoid piles appearing on the floor.

A clean and thoughtful space immediately feels welcoming. Even small touches like a bedside lamp, extra blankets, and a spot to charge phones can make a big difference.

If the room doubles as an office or hobby space, try separating the two zones. Put work papers away, tidy the desk, and create a clear “sleeping area” so the room feels calm, not chaotic.

2. Think About The Furniture Layout

Sometimes a quick shuffle can make the whole room feel bigger.

• Move the bed slightly to create better walking space.

• Pull a desk chair out of the way.

• Move the laundry basket to another room.

If the room has felt tight in the past, look at whether a different bed style could free up more floor space in the long term. Ottoman beds or beds with drawers underneath are great for storing spare duvets and Christmas bedding.

3. Make The Most Of Fitted Wardrobes

If you’ve got a built-in wardrobe in your spare room, now’s the time to let it shine. Fitted wardrobes are perfect for holiday hosting because they give every item a home. No more last-minute stuffing things into drawers or hiding clutter behind the door.

If your spare room doesn’t currently have a wardrobe, or if the one you have is bursting at the seams, this could be the perfect time to consider a new fitted wardrobe for next year. Made-to-measure wardrobes maximise every inch of loft eaves, alcoves, and awkward corners so the space works harder all year round, not just at Christmas.

With sliding doors, mirrored finishes, or integrated shelving, a fitted wardrobe can instantly tidy up a guest room. Everything feels put away, even if life has been busy leading up to the holidays.

4. Add A Pull-Down Bed Inside The Wardrobe

This is one of the most popular requests we get from customers who regularly host family at Christmas. A pull-down bed (also called a wall bed) hidden inside a fitted wardrobe is a game-changer for spare rooms and box rooms.

Why people love them:

• They fold up neatly when not in use.

• They free up floor space for day-to-day life.

• They turn a home office into a guest room in seconds.

• They’re safe, sturdy, and designed to suit your room’s style.

If your guest room doubles as a gym, playroom, or work-from-home space, a hidden bed gives you the flexibility to use the room however you need to, even during your busiest weeks.

If you’re thinking about adding one for next Christmas, now is a great time to start planning. Designs can be completely personalised, from the wardrobe finish to the shelving around it.

5. Create A Warm Welcome With Simple Details

You don’t need luxury hotel touches, but a few thoughtful extras go a long way.

• Fresh towels on the bed.

• A bottle of water and glasses.

• A cosy throw for chilly nights.

• A plug extension for phones, hairdryers, or chargers.

• A festive candle.

• A gentle essential oil diffuser can make the room feel warm and welcoming.

If the holidays are likely to get busy, you can even pop a little note on the side explaining things like the WiFi password or where the spare toiletries are kept. Guests feel far more relaxed when they know where everything is.

6. Don’t Forget Hallway Storage

A full house at Christmas means coats, boots, scarves, umbrellas, and all those little extras that somehow end up in the hallway. If your hall already feels tight, a bit of organisation helps straight away.

Try:

• Adding a shoe rack to stop boots from drifting across the floor.

• Freeing up hooks for guest coats.

• Setting a basket by the door for hats and gloves.

• Using a small bench so guests can sit while taking off their shoes.

If your hallway is crying out for more storage, fitted units can transform it. Tall coat cabinets, slimmer shoe cabinets, or shelving for baskets can make the entrance to your home feel calmer and less cramped. It’s also one of the most useful places to invest in long-term storage.

7. Plan For Extra Bedding And Towels

Spare sheets, blankets, and towels are the things you always need more of when guests stay over. Before everyone arrives, take a quick inventory so you know you’ve got enough sets to go around.

If you host family every year, it can help to dedicate a section of your fitted wardrobe just for guest bedding, so everything is easy to grab when you need it.

You could use:

• A deep shelf for spare duvets.

• A pull-out drawer for pillowcases and linens.

• A basket or crate for towels.

Keeping it all together saves those last-minute scrambles on Christmas Eve and makes turning the room around for the next guest much easier.

8. Prepare Living Spaces For Extra People

If you’ve got guests staying for more than a night, think about where everyone will spend time during the day.

A few simple tweaks:

• Rearrange seating so everyone has somewhere comfortable to sit.

• Clear space for board games or children’s toys.

• Add extra cushions or throws for chilly evenings watching films.

9. Make Space In The Kitchen For Festive Chaos

The kitchen often becomes the busiest place in the house over the holidays.

To make things easier:

• Clear one cupboard or shelf for guest snacks.

• Free up fridge space in advance.

• Set up a simple tea-and-toast corner with the kettle, mugs, and a few basics, so guests can sort themselves out in the morning without waking the whole house.

The more organised it feels, the less stressful Christmas morning will be.

10. If You’re Hosting Next Year, Now’s The Time To Plan Storage

Once the decorations come down, most people suddenly notice the clutter left behind. If you already know that your home needs more storage, January is the perfect time to start planning fitted wardrobes or bespoke solutions.

At Kingfield Bedrooms, we design wardrobes and storage that work around real homes, real guests, and real everyday life in West Yorkshire. From sliding wardrobes and loft-friendly designs to hidden pull-down beds and clever internal layouts, we can help you create a home that feels calm and prepared long before the next Christmas guests arrive.

If you’d like to get ideas or book your 2026 installation early, we’re always here to help.