;The 78 million post-World War II baby boomers who are planning for the future have a much different view of what to do with their « empty nest » than their parents did. Boomers want their homes to be special places for their friends and families to visit. They want to use their homes to reunite the family once or twice a year. And they want a place for overnight guests to stay that is warm and welcoming. « When it comes to preparing for house guests, every home has its unique challenges, » says Carol Donayre Bugg, author of the new book Creating Great Guest Rooms and vice president and director of design of INTERIORS by Decorating Den, one of the country’s largest in-home decorating services. « But with some smart planning and creative decorating you can transform any space into a comfortable retreat for your guests. » While some boomers are expected to downsize, there are many more who are aspiring to upgrade their home. In fact, according to a recent poll among baby boomers, 27 percent said they would be doing some major remodeling over the next 10-15 years, 21 percent said they would be moving to a larger home, and only 15
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