Summer often means catching up with family and friends. Maybe the grandchildren are coming to stay, your best friend is visiting for the weekend, or relatives are stopping by during their holiday.
Before they arrive, there’s usually one thought that pops into your head: “Where is everyone going to sleep?”
The spare room has a habit of changing
It starts with one box. Then an old chair. A few suitcases, sports equipment or things you were saving “just in case”. Before you know it, the spare bedroom has become the room where everything ends up.
If you’re expecting guests this summer, you don’t need a complete makeover. A little extra space, a made-up bed and somewhere to unpack a bag can make all the difference.
Think like a guest
When you’re used to your own home, you stop noticing the little things. But a guest sees them straight away.
A bedside table to put a phone on, a few empty hangers in the wardrobe or a clear shelf in the bathroom are small touches that make someone feel welcome. It doesn’t have to be perfect. It just needs to feel comfortable.
Summer brings extra stuff
Summer has a habit of bringing more into the house. Garden cushions, fans, sports equipment, suitcases, picnic gear and holiday essentials all compete for space.
If you only use some of these items for part of the year, keeping them somewhere else when they’re not needed can make everyday life feel much less cluttered.
Give yourself a little extra room
Not everything has to stay at home all year round. Items you only use occasionally can easily take over valuable living space.
A storage unit can be a simple way to store seasonal items, spare furniture or boxes you don’t need every day.
Your belongings stay safe and accessible, while your home is ready for summer visitors. Find out more about how self storage at Shurgard works.
Enjoy the visit, not the tidying
When everything has a place, it’s easier to focus on spending time together instead of worrying about where to put everyone’s bags or whether the spare room is ready.
After all, your guests will remember the conversations, the meals and the laughs together, not whether every cupboard was perfectly organised.
How do you prepare your home before summer guests arrive?
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