Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...

When friends or family come to stay, the space you offer can be a source of rest, rejuvenation and inspiration. There are some nonnegotiable ingredients for best guest rooms, designers say, but as a ...

If your home doesn't feel inviting to guests over the holidays, then when will it? Truly the most cozy time of the year, I love Christmas. But, on a real note, I am hosting my in-laws this Holiday ...

Anyone can have guests stay in their home, but making them feel so welcome that they want to return? Well, that involves a lot more than just picking them up at the airport. We asked a slew of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. Katie Labourdette-Martinez, co-founder of Hearth Hospitality (which ...

Making a guest room cozy for the holidays takes a few thoughtful touches. We spoke to bed and breakfast owners who recommended the best guest room ideas. Add scented candles, soft throws, and fresh ...

With the holidays just around the corner, and people finally traveling after almost two years of pandemic travel restrictions, many of us are getting ready to welcome out-of-town visitors again.

The experts offer a few simple rules — and some advice for making overnight guests feel at ease during challenging times. By Tim McKeough When suitcase-toting friends and relatives arrive on your ...