How to get your guest room ready for the festive season

It's time for the spare room to step up and shine — taking its cue from the world of hospitality and channelling Christmas cheer 

Getting a guest room ready for Christmas (Alamy/PA)

Having guests to stay this Christmas? This might be perfect excuse to give your spare room a spruce up — especially as they often end up being a dumping ground, soulless and forgotten about.

Now, it’s time for the spare room to step up and shine — taking its cue from the world of hospitality and channelling some Christmas cheer and a warm welcome.