Fresh sheets? Check.

Extra towels? Check.

A place for guests to charge their phones? Check.

But what about the windows?

If family or friends will be staying with you this holiday season, the guest room is one of those spaces you may suddenly notice needs a little attention. Maybe the blinds don't provide enough privacy. Morning sunlight wakes everyone earlier than they'd like. Or perhaps the room simply doesn't feel as finished and inviting as the rest of your home.

At Budget Blinds of Boise & Nampa, we help homeowners throughout Meridian, Nampa, Kuna, Caldwell, Boise and the surrounding Treasure Valley create guest rooms that are comfortable, private and welcoming.

Help Your Guests Sleep In

Your guests may be on vacation—even if you're not!

Room-darkening window treatments can help create a more restful sleeping environment, particularly for east-facing bedrooms where Idaho's morning sunshine can arrive before your guests are ready for it.

Room-darkening roller shades offer a clean, streamlined look, while cellular shades provide excellent light control with the added benefit of helping insulate the window.

For even greater light control, consider layering a shade with custom drapery.

It looks beautiful and gives guests more flexibility over how much light enters the room.

Give Overnight Guests the Privacy They Need

Privacy is especially important in a guest bedroom.

The window treatment that works perfectly in a living room may not be the best solution for a bedroom, particularly when neighboring homes are close by.

Custom blinds, shutters and shades can be designed specifically for the size and placement of the window, giving guests the privacy they want without making the room feel dark or closed off during the day.

Top-down/bottom-up shades can be another great option. They allow natural light into the room while maintaining privacy where it's needed.

Make the Room Feel Finished

Guest rooms sometimes become the room we promise ourselves we'll “get to later.”

Then the holidays arrive.

New window coverings can have a surprisingly big impact without requiring you to completely redecorate the room.

A textured woven shade can add warmth. A Roman shade can introduce softness and color. Shutters can create a timeless architectural look, while drapery can make the room feel especially welcoming and finished.

Add fresh bedding, a bedside lamp and a few simple holiday touches, and suddenly that overlooked bedroom feels like a space prepared especially for your guests.

Keep Your Boise-Area Guest Room Comfortable

Winter in the Treasure Valley also makes comfort an important consideration.

Cellular shades are particularly popular when homeowners want to add an insulating layer at the window. Their honeycomb construction traps air within the shade, helping reduce heat transfer through the window.

That can be especially helpful in a guest bedroom that isn't used every day or a room where the bed is positioned close to a window.

Don't Forget Motorization

Want to give your guest room a little unexpected luxury?

Consider motorized shades.

Motorization can be particularly useful for large, tall or difficult-to-reach windows. Guests can easily adjust the shades without dealing with cords or trying to figure out an unfamiliar window treatment.

It's a small detail that can make a guest room feel especially thoughtful.

A Guest Room They'll Want to Visit Again

Preparing for holiday guests isn't about making everything perfect. It's about creating a space where the people you care about can feel comfortable and welcome.

Sometimes a few thoughtful updates are all it takes.

At Budget Blinds of Boise & Nampa, we'll help you find custom window coverings that complement your guest room while providing the privacy, light control and comfort your visitors will appreciate.

Whether you're updating a guest bedroom in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Kuna, Caldwell, Eagle or Star, our local team can bring the showroom to you with a complimentary in-home consultation.

Because when you're getting ready for holiday guests, comfort starts with the details—and that includes the windows.