By Sharon Bloudek, October 16, 2020
Hard as it is to believe, the holidays are just around the corner. While this year may see less travel, there are still many people who hope to gather their loved ones close (with proper COVID precautions!) during the holidays.
There is an art to making guests feel welcome in your home; create a warm and cozy guest space is a vital part of this. If you don’t have a designated guest room and instead rely on a den or family room, try to make the space as private as possible to give your guests a retreat. A little quiet time can go a long way in preserving harmony when everyone is under the same roof!
Whatever space you have, the bed should be comfortable. Your guests shouldn’t be stuck with your oldest, springiest mattress. Air mattresses can be quite comfortable. Another option for extra comfort is the addition of a memory foam mattress pad. This can be layered atop a mattress on a standard bed or a sofa bed.
Quality bedding is also a welcome luxury for guests. In the cold winter months, flannel sheets and a down comforter provide extra warmth and comfort. In the summer, crisp cotton sheets and a lightweight quilt are ideal. Provide extra blankets—and even a spare set of sheets—to ensure your guests’ comfort. It’s also thoughtful to provide a few extra pillows.
Guests will appreciate space to store their things while they visit. Provide a luggage rack or a bench for suitcases. Spare hangers and an empty drawer or two are also appreciated.
If you really want to go over and above, providing your guests with additional comfort items is a generous gesture. An alarm clock, a pad of paper and a pen, and books or magazines can be placed on the night table. Your guests will also appreciate knowing your home’s wifi password. You might also consider providing a hairdryer, a terrycloth bathrobe, a pair of slippers, toiletries, and thick bath towels.
More than ever this year, we have come to treasure time with the people we love most. If you plan to welcome your friends and family into your home this season, take care of their health and your own, and cherish the opportunity to make them feel loved.
Sharon Bloudek
Principal Broker | OR
She/Her
Sharon is a Licensed Principal Broker in Oregon with 17 years of experience in the real estate industry. With a Business Degree in Marketing/Management from Loyola Marymount University, an MBA from the University of Oregon, and international business studies at the Copenhagen Business School in Denmark, Sharon brings a strategic and diverse perspective to her role.
Leading the #1 team at Living Room Realty alongside Beth Benner, Sharon has earned recognition in the top 1% of the RMLS and is a long-time member of PMAR's Masters Circle Diamond Platinum Level.
Sharon’s integrity, expertise, and commitment to excellence are what make her standout. She has served more than 450 homeowners over the years, leveraging her strong industry relationships and dedication to her clients to deliver exceptional results. Sharon is also an active participant in the local real estate investment scene, using her comprehensive market knowledge to inform her investment decisions.
Originally from Southern California, Sharon has called Portland home for 20 years. Beyond her real estate career, she has served as a Board Member of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest, has a passion for pickleball, basketball, and softball, and enjoys a fulfilling family life with her three children.
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