After almost 2 yrs hosting guests at the #browncountybarnburner - and many more hosting in my own home - I’ve learned that being a successful host requires a different mindset than designing and setting up spaces for your own use. . So, as we head into this holiday hosting season, I thought it’d be helpful to share the mindset "trick" I use to make any design decision or product choice for our guest spaces. It comes down to asking, is it: 💡 OBVIOUS ✅ EASY ✨ CLEAN 🌎 INCLUSIVE . 💡✅Can guests easily find what they need AND figure out how to use it? . KISS - Keep It Simple, Superstar. For anything you’re choosing, is one option clearly easier to use or more intuitive than the other (eg “On” button more clearly marked, less likely to have tech issues, etc)? Also, clear/ open storage and labels are your friend. . 💡✅✨Are materials easy to clean and is it obvious to guests when things are clean? . My motto (esp as an Airbnb host) is that other people’s dirt is the grossest, so we go the extra mile to make sure things are as clean as possible. This is a delicate balance btw choosing durable materials that hold up well, but also choosing things that clearly convey being ✨clean✨ (like white bedding and towels). . ✅🌎Am I providing a variety of options that will suit most people’s needs? . While you can’t provide every item to meet every person’s needs/wants, there are some easy ways to make reasonable accommodations (and your guests will def notice and appreciate the effort). One example of how we do this: Providing a mix of hot drink types, methods, and mix-ins - Ground coffee, assorted tea bags, hot cocoa; a drip coffee maker, french press, and electric kettle; sugar, a variety of creamers, and honey. All of these items are shelf stable (aka easy to stock) and help our guests start the day off right. . Hopefully that gives you some helpful ideas! Of course, there are always ways for us to improve, but overall this framework has worked well for us, and with 100+ 5-star reviews and 2 yrs as Airbnb Superhosts, I’d say our guests agree! . I’m sharing more specific examples in my newest blog post (see link in bio), so check that out if you want more specific ideas