For many Americans, utilizing a spare room, studio apartment, or granny flat as paid guest accommodation is a popular choice. It's a great way to earn some extra cash by using space that is otherwise unoccupied. Unfortunately, this popularity has made the competition pretty fierce, and achieving high occupancy and premium rates means you'll need to make your accommodation stand out from the crowd.

A simple and inexpensive way to do this is to create the ultimate bed for an incredible sleeping experience for your guests. Here are the three key elements you should include to create a bed that your guests will remember:

1. Choose high-quality linen

You could spend thousands of dollars on a high-end, luxury bed, but if your bed linen isn't high-quality, your guest bed will still seem cheap and nasty. Spending a little extra on high-quality linen is a worthwhile investment that will pay dividends via your guest's satisfaction and ratings. Good quality linen will also last a lot longer than cheap linen before it needs replacing.

Opt for pure cotton bed linen that has a high thread count. These are far softer and more luxurious than linen that uses man-made fabrics such as acrylic. You can find beautiful bed linen by designer brands such as Sferra online for less than standard retail prices.

2. Add a mattress topper

If you can't afford to spend a fortune on a brand new luxury bed, then adding a mattress topper can make a standard bed feel like a high-end designer model. Mattress toppers are like fitted sheets and are made in different sizes to fit snugly over the top of your mattress.

Mattress toppers have the bonus of providing protection for your mattress and can be washed easily and quickly if there are any spillages by guests. Popular styles are flock-topped, memory foam, or sheep wool.

3. Include a pillow menu

Most people are very particular about the type of pillow they prefer and having the wrong one can make their sleep less than optimal. For this reason, many luxury hotels provide a pillow menu that lets their guests choose the style, size, and level of firmness of their pillows.

Including a pillow menu for your guests will add uniqueness to your accommodation that guests will love. Although there will be a moderate initial outlay to purchase an array of different pillows, they're a sound investment that is well worth considering. Contact a store that has Sferra pillows for sale online for more information and assistance.