We have a loft-style bonus room above our garage that previously served as the playroom, but since the kids are getting older—and since my husband purchased a ping pong table—I decided it was best to move the playroom to the basement and the guest room to the bonus room. With company coming to stay with us later this week, I have been scrambling to take the bonus room from kid’s hangout to vacation getaway suite.

We often have family visit so I want this space to feel like a second home. I’m a little short on time to get this room exactly where I want it, but I’m thrilled with the progress and will add a few items—like additional seating—in the future. I want my guests to be comfortable. Using my own experiences from traveling and reflecting on the comforts I appreciate after a busy day, I have complied a list of guest room essentials…