@Laura2592
Interesting discussion, and helpful to know what types of things guests may have need of during their stays.
I agree - A pot filler over the stove is over-the-top expensive! Kind of glad my guests don't make suggestions like that 🙂
We haven't had many requests - there were 2 that I was kind of embarrassed NOT to have had already:
1. A chair by the door, so that guests could sit down while removing/putting on their shoes. This was such a no-brainer that I really felt like a yutz for not having it in place already!
2. Kitchen tongs
The last request I've had is for a crock pot. Still ruminating over this one. We've never owned one, but I can see how it would be convenient for guests to throw whatever into it, go out for their day, then come home to a fully cooked meal. BUT - 2 things that I'm fussing about on this: 1. Not a big fan of encouraging use of electrical appliances in an unoccupied space; and 2. I'm a bit worried about how icky it would get. I've seen the crock pots of some of my friends, and they seem to get a big build-up of crud on them, unless you're ultra vigilant. Not sure I want to add that to my cleaning list.
Beyond those 3 things, we've not had requests for anything else. I'd like to think it's because we've anticipated everything else, but I suspect it's more to do with having non-fussy guests 🙂