How to decorate the perfect guest bedroom
When renovating your home, or just updating your style in your key living areas, it's easy to overlook a spare bedroom that doesn’t get much use.
Instead of just using it for functionality with a basic bed or desk for guests to use, see a spare bedroom as an opportunity to step out of your styling comfort zone and try some new looks.
Think of the task as a challenge to create a warm and welcoming space that could be enjoyed by anyone.
Following these handy tips will ensure a restful space for anyone visiting your home.
Maximise on space
When planning the layout of your guest bedroom, capitalising on the space you have is key.
A double or queen bed with a fold out single or sofa couch can be a good balance in a bedroom that isn’t as big as a master suite.
If you have a nook in your guest room, consider a single bed or desk, or other furniture that can serve more than one purpose to make the space comfortable and functional.
Create a cosy environment
The bed is truly the pièce de résistance of any bedroom, so don’t skimp on the quality.
Picking a comfortable and supportive mattress is the first thing that should be considered, before deciding on a timeless colour scheme and adding all the comfy trimmings such as throw rugs and cushions.
You want your guests to feel like your heart and soul has been injected into making their temporary home as comfortable as possible.
Think about storage
While the main priority of a spare bedroom is to make it comfortable for guests, think about how you can maximise storage while it's not being occupied.
Think underbed storage or a chic and stylish chest of drawers that can double as decoration.
When the spare room is being used, having somewhere for guests to unpack their belongings can go a long way.
Instead of expecting your visitors to live out of a suitcase, they would appreciate an empty section of a wardrobe or an unused bench top to store their belongings.
Bedside tables and lighting are a must
When decorating your spare room, a bedside table and a lamp are must-haves.
This seemingly simple addition will make all the difference to your guests, with functionality in mind while also adding to the style of the room.
Think about adding practical trinkets to a bedside table as well, such as candles, notepad and pen or a tray for jewellery.
Add easy-to-forget essentials
It's not uncommon for travellers to arrive at their destination and realise they have forgotten essentials such as toothpaste, body wash or hair products.
Adding these products to a spare bedroom will take the hassle out of forgetting these important essentials, while also adding another element of thoughtfulness for your guests.
Consider adding travel-sized products for guests to take with them if they choose, as these are much easier to replace for the next guest – for such a small gesture they leave amazing impression.
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