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Homes & Gardens
Devin Toolen

These 5 Things Are Making Your Guest Bedroom Look Dated – Here's What Designers Say You Need to Ditch to Create an Inviting Retreat for Visitors

A bed with a floral headboard, two dressers on either side with lamps on top, green pillows, and a curtain behind the bed.

The guest bedroom really comes into its own at this time of year. Over the holidays, it’s likely to come out of hibernation and see more traffic than it has all year. But that also means a few updates might be needed to turn it into the inviting retreat you want for your guests – and there may be some key dated elements that need switching out.

'Guest bedrooms serve a clear purpose: to welcome visitors and offer them comfort, ease, and a sense of being cared for,' explains Nick Cryer, founder of Berkely Place. 'When the design feels outdated, it can undermine that experience, which is why certain decor choices can instantly age the room.'

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