Be ready for guest in an instant without losing an entire room of your house.
Not every home has enough space to feature a dedicated guest room. And, let’s face it, not many people have house guests often enough to justify this luxury. So many people are turning their extra rooms into something they use frequently, like a home office, a crafting room, or a kid’s playroom and then performing a bit of magic before their guests arrive and…Voila! A Guest Room!
If you’re interested in reclaiming your guest room and performing a little transformation magic then the following tips can help you increase the function of your home while still making guests feel welcome.
Get That Convertible. Not the car, obviously, but a convertible sofa, armchair or even footstool. Believe it or not these items all come with a little bed hidden inside and they range in price from easily affordable to very expensive.
Extra Sleeping. If you’d rather not add the furniture or you have more than one guest at a time, purchase a good memory foam mattress topper which can be rolled up and stored when not in use.
Bedding Nearby. Purchase a storage chest or dresser or some other large storage that can double as a table, or seating, or even a room divider. Then not only do you have a piece of furniture that serves double duty but you also have bedding and other guest supplies at hand.
Windows for All. Window treatments in a home office don’t need to block a lot of prying eyes, in fact you may want to enjoy the view as much as possible, but your overnight guests will probably not feel the same. To accommodate both you should think about adding light limiting blinds that can be opened to take advantage of the view.
That Extra Touch. You’re not going to fool anyone, they know they’re staying in a spare room, but you can make them feel more at home and more welcome by adding that little extra something. Keep a basket of guest toiletries close at hand so guests don’t have to scrounge or use your private stash. Keep a couple magazines handy to give them something to read before bed. Remember they are your guests.
With these tips, you can transform your home office into a guest room at a moments notice. And remember, well rested guest is a good guest, so try to give them all the comfort you can while still keeping every room in your home as functional as possible.
