The latest A Matter of Life and Décor column in The Wall Street Journal takes a look at the importance of having a comfortable, modern guest room. The consequences for not having one are high–your adult children might choose to spend the holidays with their in-laws.

I’m not gonna lie, mid-century-inspired neon signs are more fun to draw than bedrooms. Thank you, AD Kelly, for picking the fun idea. Some others, that didn’t get invited to stay at Mom’s house are below.

Updating a dated extra bedroom.

Maybe you don’t need to hire a bellhop, but you should add some hotel-style amenities to your home.