How to transform your spare room into an inviting guest bedroom

Lily Cichanowicz Lily Cichanowicz
Rustico di Seravezza (Forte dei Marmi), Architetto Silvia Giacobazzi Architetto Silvia Giacobazzi Спальня в рустикальном стиле
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Creating the ideal spare bedroom is all about cultivating a sense of comfort and hospitality for your guests. It’s easy to let the spare room turn into extra storage space for the random odds and ends that accumulate over time. Alternatively, perhaps your spare bedroom belonged to a child that is now grown and has moved away. It can be difficult to find the motivation to transition the bedroom of your child, but making the best of the newly available space is certainly worth it. Having an inviting guest bedroom can be a great addition to any home, whether its primary purpose is for family members and friends visiting from out of town or for renting it out to travellers.

Lavish bed

Probably the most obvious staple to any guest bedroom is the bed. Above all, it ought to be comfortable. It is likely that your guests will have travelled a long way to get to you, and therefore, they are looking for a good night’s sleep. The bed does not have to be huge however. What the bed in your guest room lacks in size, strive to make up for with style. This bed is only a single, yet it has an opulent flare that still makes it look inviting. Layering with different fabrics and including a pillow set on the bed can make it more luxurious. Another important thing to note about the bed is that including a functional bedside table is crucial. More specifically, the things you choose to include on the bedside table, such as an alarm clock, a note welcoming your guests, their designated set of keys, etc. can make a world of difference in how comfortable your they are in the house.

Tying things together with the right rug

Another way to give the room a more finished look is by selecting the right rug. Doing so can also bring an added pop of colour. Often at times our guest bedrooms are decorated with whatever extra furniture and décor we have left over from accessorising the rest of the house. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but it’s still important to make sure the room looks polished and pulled together. Using a unified colour scheme is a good idea to aid you in this task. Since rugs are often multi-coloured they can be great for tying the room together by representing multiple hues that are already present in the guest room. Notice how this bedroom consists of rather eclectic shades of wood, some red flowers, and blue accents in the bedspread. The rug really makes the broad array of colour in this room feel more intentional.

Convert the bed with cushions

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Cushions are nice mechanism for making the room for more cosy and comfortable. They are decorative and also give your guests the chance to adjust their beds to fit their preferences when they sleep. This is a lovely example of how cushions can also be quite practical in transforming the guest bedroom into a place to hang out during the day. It is a good idea to make the guest bedroom multipurpose while still keeping a strong element of style. This day bed by MatStudio di ing also shows that incorporating cushions into your guest room does not have to mean making it overly plush or stuffy. These white canvas cushions with navy blue accents look amazing with the red decorative elements in this room and actually create a more masculine vibe.

Warming wall colour

Add personal flare to the spare room with wall colour. There are seemingly infinite options to choose from in order to match the aesthetic appeal you’re going for that won't oversaturate the space. Your guests will thank you for selecting colours that are warm, inviting, and induce a sense of calm them. Another option is to treat your walls in such a way that they expose the history or tradition of the place where you live for your guests. For instance, this guest room opted for keeping the brick exposed, and it certainly tells a story. It makes the bedroom feel rustic. Subsequently, staying here becomes a more sensual experience. The colour of the brick is warm and plays well with the influx of natural light radiating in from outside.

Accentuate with wall art

2-к квартира для молодой семьи, BRO Design Studio BRO Design Studio Спальня в стиле минимализм

The wall art in your guest bedroom should reflect your own personality, but also stay neutral enough that it does not alienate your guests. It can be an excellent place to showcase some of the work you love too much to part with, but that doesn't quite fit in your own bedroom, living room, or home office. Perhaps as you’re reading this you already have some pieces in mind that could be worth redecorating your spare into a guest room just to have a chance to display these pieces! If this doesn't sound like you, no need to fret. A easy solution for wall art in your guest bedroom is to hang some images of your city or region, giving your guests a sense of the destination's aesthetic appeal. There are many graphic variations of maps and photographs of cities to match any colour scheme or style of décor. This four-part contrasted image of the Brooklyn Bridge is unique and makes the perfect statement in this otherwise neutral bedroom.

Wooden tones and plenty of plants

HOTEL CAL REIET – THE MAIN HOUSE, Bloomint design Bloomint design Спальня в средиземноморском стиле

Lastly, with the added touch of wooden accents and lush plants, the guest bedroom is complete. Such decorative details are naturally linked to our sense of comfort and ease. Therefore, plants can bring these elements to any space they occupy. They are the perfect ways to show your guests that their hosts put an effort into making the guest bedroom unique and special. This is because fresh plants demonstrate that you regularly tend to the space and send the message that you selected these plants just for their visit. The best option is to simply pop a few sprigs or wildflowers from your garden into a vase. Jars work well for a more country cottage feel. You can also dress the room up with some more vibrant flowers like roses or stargazer lilies.

If you liked these simple tips for enhancing your spare bedroom, but like many of us are financially constrained, check out this Ideabook on easy budget bedroom hacks. Happy decorating!

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