Put your guests at ease: mistakes to avoid at home to ensure a perfect welcome
Receiving guests at home is something that always requires a bit of organization and we usually like our homes to be in tip-top shape when this happens.
To this end, it is always good to take some steps: small touches that will make guests feel welcomed and spoiled. We show some of these below - including things to do or to avoid - so that you can guarantee your guests an excellent welcome.
The bathroom is one of the environments that almost certainly every guest who comes to the house will use. In addition to finding it clean, tidy and fragrant, it is good not to lack essentials like toilet paper. After all, it's easy to forget to change the roll. And decorating a fresh toilet roll with flowers (made from the toilet paper itself) is an extra detail that will impress your guests.
Do not leave potentially embarrassing objects lying around: in the guest rooms, but also in the living room and other rooms, it is best to get rid of books that could embarrass us or them. From the post, to documents of all kinds and personal effects, it is best to check each room with a keen eye.
The ideal temperature: it is recommended that thermostats be set to between 20 and 22 degrees - which is considered the ideal indoor temperature. You will soon determine, from the reactions of your guests, whether you have to raise or lower the thermostat.
Dirty objects and accessories: these are always objects that require special care. If they are ours and we don't have time to clean up properly, hide them. For those intended for guests, however, it is vital that they are in perfect condition. Even a dirty haribrush can make a poor impression.
While entertaining people for lunch or dinner, it is best not to get up before you have finished eating, or immediately afterwards, to go and wash dishes, load the dishwasher or tidy up the kitchen. Sure, this can be done with friends or family at home, but others may find it a little awkward. A few dirty plates or a countertop covered in crumbs may can wait.
Another object that is sometimesembarrassing is stained crockery - items that have brown stains which are impossible to remove. Again, it depends on the circumstances, but with guests who don't know very well, it's always best to avoid using crockery in this state.
Another useful tip to create a truly welcoming bathroom: make it clear which towels are intended for guests. They can be laid out near the sink, or perhaps place them on the guests' beds. The important thing is that a guest does not find themselves having to guess which towels are yours and which ones are theirs.
Finally, the key for any truly welcoming home: to be tidy at the entrance, which is like presenting a business card. Tidy up the entrance: no shoes or bags scattered on the ground; on mountains of coats on the hooks, etc. It will make a great impression on anyone who crosses your threshold.
These tips will ensure your guest feel welcome in your home!
