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26 Designer Guest Bedroom Ideas and Essentials

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By Hadley Mendelsohn

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Whether you agree with Benjamin Franklin that houseguests are like fish in that they start to stink after three days or you wish you could operate a bed and breakfast out of your home, having a proper guest room is always a good idea. To make sure everyone is comfortable during their stay—guests and hosts—give visitors the very best and make sure their quarters are all set up! Things like fresh flowers, blackout curtains, fluffed pillows, and a few more will elevate the guest experience, and leave a good impression on the loved ones who come to visit. Read on for designer=approved guest bedroom ideas, essentials, and style inspirations to curate a space that'll look beautiful and feel great.

Heidi Caillier

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Arrange Near a Bathroom

Setting up a guest bedroom with easy access to a bathroom is always a good idea, even if it isn't a private en-suite restroom. In this warm yet polished bedroom designed by Heidi Caillier, a pocket door (which is a major space-saver!) leads right to a small bathroom.

Robert McKinley Studio

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Don't Forget a Mirror

Hang a full length mirror so your guests have somewhere to evaluate their outfits before you to introduce them to everyone (just kidding). But really, houseguests will definitely appreciate having easy access to a full-length mirror since when living out of a suitcase. A mirror will also make a small guest bedroom feel larger. In this room at the Kinsley Hotel designed by Robert McKinley Studio, the extra hooks are also great for coats, robes, and towels.

Melanie Acevedo

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Bring Them Breakfast (on a Bench)

Place a bench at the end of the bed to give the room a refined feel. And if you bring your guests breakfast in bed, you automatically earn a reputation as the best host ever. Giving them somewhere to sit other than the bed also diminishes the likelihood of spillage on the bedding.

William Abranowicz

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Provide the Basics

Be sure to leave them water on their bedside table so they don't feel like they need to get up in the middle of the night in search of a tap. In this bedroom designed by Analisse Taft, a simple glass carafe complements the classic-meets-contemporary design.

Laure Joliet

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Provide Reading Material

Provide your guests with some reading material in case they forgot to pack their own. Stacking floating shelves or a credenza like this one with books will also make a guest room feel homier and more personal. Sheer blinds in a recessed track filter the light in this bedroom designed by Regan Baker.

Stacy Zarin Goldberg

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Consider a Climate Control System

Whether you're providing them with extra blankets or installing a ceiling fan, make sure you set your guests up for comfort with some sort of climate regulation tools. In this vacation home in Maui, Hawaii designed by Breeze Giannasio, the ceiling fan complements the tropical wood vaulted ceiling.

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Convert a Nook

When you don't have an actual guest bedroom, maximize another room in the house by building out a nook. Deep enough to moonlight as a guest bunk, this alcove by Rita Koenig and architect Gil Schafer has drawers under the cushion. “It’s more than a reading nook or another piece of furniture,” says Schafer.

Seth Smoot

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Liven it Up With Greenery

It's always a good idea to bring in plenty of greenery for a balanced, lively environment. In this bedroom designed by Lauren Nelson, she opted for a peaceful look with tall branches bunched together in an understated vase to match the cool California minimalism of the rest of the home.

Kerri McCaffety

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Double the Fun With Twin Beds

You can't go wrong with twin beds featuring classic white bedding and headboards that match the wallpaper. Embroidered coverlets give them a formal, traditional look, while gingham skirts are a delightfully playful finish.

Nicole England

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Transform the Attic

If all the rooms in your home are occupied or you just need to set up an extra guest bedroom, use your attic space. If the ceilings are low or sloped, keep everything low to the ground light to polish things off. This bedroom designed by McLaren.Excell is a lesson in restraint.

Leanne Ford Interiors

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Hang a Diving Curtain

Not all room dividers are folding screens. You can get crafty! Interior designer Leanne Ford hung a curtain in this attic office nook to make it serve double duty as a guest room.

David A. Land

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Give It a Reading Nook

A window seat is a great addition to a guest bedroom. It'll give them somewhere to cozy up in that isn't the communal living room. A dresser is also a nice touch, in case they'd like to unpack any of their belongings.

Kylee Shintaffer

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Introduce a Sitting Area

Give guests a little seating area so they have somewhere private to unwind that isn't just the bed. A simple reading nook will do, but if there's enough room, add a loveseat and a small coffee table. This mini living room in a gorgeous chalet bedroom designed by Kylee Shintaffer is truly aspirational.

Nicole Franzen

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Place a Phone on the Bedside Table

If you're a household that still has landlines installed, make sure there's one in the guest bedroom, too. It could come in handy if your guest's cell phone needs recharging, and if you don't get good cell service, this is even more essential.

Trevor Tondro

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Get Scrappy With Furniture

When space is limited and you don't want to shop for new, bulky furniture, use a chair as a side table and install wall sconces to save surface space. A cheerful color, like this pale turquoise hue, is also a good idea to set a happy mood.

Robert McKinley Studio

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Add a Mini Bar

Add a mini bar to give your guests extra privacy and a hotel vibe, especially if your guest bedroom is actually inn it's own private structure away from the main house. Just don't forget to keep it empty once they depart. For style inspiration, it doesn't get better than this summery set up by Robert McKinley Studio.

Shari Francis

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Leave Fresh Towels on Their Bed

Placings towels on the bed before your guests arrive leaves out the guesswork and shows them they're welcome. This bedroom designed by Shari Francis has bonus storage space above the closet, which may not be convenient for everyday items but is perfect for extra suitcases or outerwear—but make sure you clear out enough space for guests when they visit!

Fantastic Frank

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Provide a Robe and Towels

Want to take things to the next level? Make your guest room feel like a hotel by putting the things they'll need throughout their stay right there in the room, like a robe, slippers, and makeup remover.

PHOTO: Douglas Lyle Thompson; DESIGN: Leanne Ford Interiors

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Make It Do Double Duty

If your home doesn't have enough space for a guest room but you host a lot, make one of the other rooms in the house (like the family room or home office) serve double duty. Just put a daybed in a corner—make it super cozy and comfortable with tons of pillows and throws.

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Use Darker Tones

Keep things streamlined, with clutter at a minimum, and bring in darker colors for a sense of intimacy and coziness. Bedside sconces are a guaranteed way to make your bedroom look and feel as fresh as a five-star hotel room.

Nicole Franzen

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Dial Up the Art

A gallery wall will give the space character and make it feel more like a home without taking up valuable surface space. An alarm clock and radio are also nice touches.

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Don't Forget Fresh Flowers

Fresh flowers in the guest bedroom are a small but mighty detail. They communicate that you're so excited to have them there!

Miguel Flores-Vianna

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Bring in a TV

Deck the guest bedroom out with all the classic pieces, like high-end, traditional monogramed bedding, an orate mirror, full drapes, and a canopy bed. Then add an unexpected, fun throw pillow like this one, which says besos. And a television will be appreciated when guests want to unwind alone, or if they can't fall asleep.

Fantastic Frank

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Let the Light in (but Provide an Eye Mask)

If possible, put the guest bedroom in a space where lots of natural light floods in. Just be sure you leave a sleep mask on the bedside table, especially if you didn't install blackout shades.

Eric Piasecki

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Set Up a Work Space

If space allows, model a hotel room by giving your guests a little en suite work space. A side chair, desk or console, and table lamp are all it takes.

Alec Hemer

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Pick a Theme

Go with a theme that speaks to your home's location. This one is super fun for a children's guest bedroom somewhere coastal: These bunk beds save space while also reflecting the nautical ship theme.

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Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.

44 Best Guest Bedroom Ideas

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Guest bedrooms are a fantastic addition to any home—but gone are the days of air mattresses and futons. We've laid out how to outfit your space with the best guest bedroom ideas to make a comfortable, relaxing stay for your friends and family. While you may think that any bedroom decorating ideas are suitable, you might want to think again. There are some things you'll want to consider, such as how to make a room of four twin beds feel spacious, or what kind of storage will be required.

Of course, since this is a guest room after all, you'll probably want to stick to some decorating on a budget ideas since you don't use the room every day. You can implement many of these tips in a way that's easy on your wallet, whether by adding a fresh coat of paint or some DIY touches. There are also several small space decorating ideas, since many of these rooms tend to be converted attics or spaces that weren't previously bedrooms. Whether through cheery bedding or creating an all-white space, these ideas won't leave guests feeling cooped up.

DAVID TSAY

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Colorful Quilts

If you're trying to fit as many guests as you can, giving your twin beds a cheerful palette is a great way to prevent the room from feeling overcrowded.

SHOP QUILTS

ANNIE SCHLECHTER

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Painted Ceiling

For a guest bedroom with a sloped ceiling, paint the ceiling (instead of the walls) a soft color for some added dimension.

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DAVID TSAY

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Add a Couch

Whether for man's best friend or just another sitting option, adding a couch to a guest bedroom will make for a homey touch.

SHOP QUILTS

KIM CORNELISON

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Bed Bench

Adding a bench or ottoman at the end of the guest bedroom bed is a great item for your company to use for their luggage or other belongings.

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DAVID TSAY

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Wrought-Iron Bed Frame

Nothing says farmhouse like a beautiful wrought-iron bed frame to create a peaceful retreat for your guests.

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John Gruen

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Farmhouse Bedroom

Farmhouse style goes au naturel with a white iron bed, distressed dresser, and neutral accessories.

Alec Hemer

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Summer Tones

Consider this guest bedroom a lesson in breezy decor. A bamboo headboard and antique quilt are complemented by turquoise furnitures and majolica plates.

Annie Schlechter

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Wild for Wallpaper

This guest bedroom's “hydrangea” wallpaper acts as a statement alongside floral bedding and a plaid blanket.

Christopher Dibble, styled by Liz Strong

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All-American Accents

A patriotic theme rings through this guest bedroom, from the flags on the wall to the various red-and-blue patterns below.

Brian Woodcock, styling by Alison Allsop

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Functional Storage

Consider extra-long bedside tables (also used as dressers) to offer visitors more storage and space for their belongings.

David Tsay, styling by Becki Griffin

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Sign-Inspired Decor

The owner of this Texas home drew inspiration for her bedroom from the vintage sign that hangs overhead. Displayed against a custom-blue wall, the sign‘s black-and-white combo is reinforced by a stacked nightstand featuring a white trunk and black toolbox.

Troa Giovan

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Saltbox Style

Annie Schlechter

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Shiplap-Inspired Walls

As an alternative to shiplap, apply simple rows of plywood strips to bedroom walls for a similar look.

Lisa Romerein

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Antique-Styled Guest Bedroom

Into all things nautical? Scour antiques stores for vintage maps, charts, and other navigation-related art to help accessorize the guest bedroom.

Max Kim-Bee

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Transform a Tiny Space

Yes, the room is small (just 10 feet wide!), but what it lacks in square footage it more than makes up for in views. The nightstand is just big enough to accommodate a bud vase, cell phone, or coffee cup.

David A. Land

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Attic Bedroom

The third-story guest suite in this 1700s New York farmhouse offers a cozy home to items culled from local estate sales, including the spool bed and sweet framed needlepoint.

Tara Donne

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Milk Paint

Green was the last color that the homeowners of a New Hampshire farmhouse had in mind for room, but when they removed the wallpaper and discovered a verdant shade of milk paint, they knew it was meant to be. To keep the focus on the green, they added a simple pair of antique twin beds and one of the couple's many vintage wool rugs.

Annie Schlechter

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Overhead Decor

A starburst chandelier, extra-wide nightstand, and stacked glass table lamp add a modern edge to this guest room from Country Living's Makeover Takeover.

Stephen Kent Johnson

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Contrasting Elements

The guest room in this this elegant 1850s home boasts these unique lights and black lampshades, which add the perfect pop of contrast to this room.

Brian Woodcock

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A Neutral Palette

This Alabama couple, who remodeled their suburban cookie-cutter home, enlarged the guest room to accommodate two queen-size beds, complete with light linen headboards and crispy bedding. Additional neutral touches include a sisal rug, small brass mirror, and a pair of antique horns.

Tim Street-Porter

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Canopy Beds

Can't fit two full-on canopy beds in your guest room? Take a page from designer Heather Chadduck Hillegas' book and use patterned fabric to make small-space friendly canopies.

Roger Davies

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Cozy Guest Retreat

To play up the snug dimensions of the guest room in this Victorian farmhouse, the homeowner covered the walls and trim with rich green paint. A four-poster spindle bed, outfitted with a striped wool blanket, creates a comfy room-within-a-room feel, while botanical curtains add softness and privacy.

Paul Costello

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Novel Accents

In the guest bedroom of Ronnie Dunn's Tennessee barn home, a rope bed anchors the space. Accented with a blue-and-white swiss cross blanket, a seagrass rug, and a hanging tobacco basket, the room is full-on country without feeling too theme-y. Ample ivory curtains complete the look by framing the outdoor scenery and adding just the right amount of feminine flair.

Paul Costello

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Charming Guest Quarters

Singer-songwriter Holly Williams installed wood panel finishes to the guest bedroom of her 1908 Nashville cottage as a way to add some country charm.

Max Kim-Bee

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Non-Traditional Headboard

With not an inch to spare, the owner of this Florida cottage pushed the guest room's twin bed against the wall and hung a green chalkboard in place of a headboard. Bonus: The piece doubles as a memo board.

Max Kim-Bee

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Colorful Patterns

This California bungalow's guest bedroom looks extra cozy, thanks to colorful kilims' striking patterns and vibrant shades.

Annie Schlechter

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Bold Pillows

The Euro shams take center stage when paired with simple striped bedding and a streamlined Amish-made bed in this colorful Texas home.

Annie Schlechter

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Grown-Up Bunk Room

In order to sleep a crowd, this Texas home owner outfitted a sophisticated bunk room with iron twin frames, wired baskets that stand in for luggage racks, and made-in-Austin sconces that allow her guests to read without disturbing their roommates.

Country Living

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Playing With Patterns

Striped fabric on walls creates an even cozier vibe. A more-is-more approach to pattern (geometric pillows, herringbone rug) and texture (crewelwork sheets) makes the mélange in Country Living's 2014 House of the Year's guest bedroom a lot more interesting.

Alec Hemer

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Reclaimed Iron Headboards

The guest room's headboards are actually salvaged iron gates, attached to platforms from Simply Home. The owner of this South Carolina home captured the image—one of her favorites—in the Tuileries Garden in Paris. The walls are painted Buckhorn by Benjamin Moore.

interior design ideas for a living room combined with a bedroom

Combining two zones into one is most often done for two reasons: the presence of a small area, pushing the owners to change the layout, or a one-room apartment in which it is necessary to compactly accommodate all vital spaces. There are not many options for such multifunctional premises, but there are a huge number of zoning and design methods. We have collected the most optimal solutions for the design of a living room combined with a bedroom to prove that nothing is impossible. nine0005

Bedroom-living room: ways of zoning

The first point of the design project will be the choice of zoning method. To do this, you need to take into account many points - from the geometry of the layout to the location of the windows - and then proceed directly to the division of the area.

Textile

The easiest option is to hang curtains indoors. Thus, you can divide it into two parts or hide the bed, outlining the border from several sides.

The main advantage is the mobility of the textile partition, which, when assembled, does not form a barrier, but if desired, it will reliably hide from prying eyes or light. nine0005

However, the effect depends on the material. For example, light tulle will only visually divide the space, filling it with a feeling of airiness. When choosing a massive canvas, keep in mind that in small sizes you need to be more careful with bright accents.

Sliding partitions

Sliding structures, which are installed on the desired site, cope with the zoning of the bedroom-living room more thoroughly. These partitions enclose the bedroom, creating a kind of "room in the room. " nine0005

Any aesthetic material can be used for products, but glass “doors” are the most popular, especially in modern interiors. They are often combined with curtains.

Podiums and second levels

If the apartment has high walls, you need to take advantage of this and divide the space into two levels. The floors hanging over the living room look more impressive, to which a compact staircase leads. The advantage of the bedrooms on the second tier is that low ceilings do not interfere with sound sleep. nine0005

Even small elevations in the interior will help to highlight several zones. A functional solution is the construction of podiums that are used for storage space.

Furniture

Proper arrangement of each item will help solve the problem of zoning the bedroom-living room without resorting to buying additional attributes. Bookshelves and bookcases do an excellent job with this role, if they are placed not along the wall, but perpendicularly.

Sofas, armchairs or chairs look less monumental, the ensemble of which visually highlights the living area. In addition, a wall and a workplace can act as a partition. nine0005

Interior styles

No matter how strong the need to divide the room into two areas, you must try to maintain a sense of unity of design. Let's take a look at how popular styles can help.

Modern style bedroom-living room

This style understands the problems of complex interiors and tries to help solve them, pushing the decor into the background. It focuses on the principle of rational use of space, so you can use any zoning option to organize a living room-bedroom. nine0005

The room should create a laconic image, demonstrating the texture, texture, harmonious colors, as well as maximum functionality.

Bedroom-living room in classic style

If you focus on the canons of the classics, the living room will look like a small seating area, while almost all attention is focused on the bed, decorated with canopies, pillows and luxurious textiles. To design a full-fledged reception area, it is recommended to turn to a modern interpretation of the style, which, while maintaining its stately image, allows you to create a bright, spacious room that is not overloaded with details. nine0005

Loft-style bedroom-living room

It is the loft that will best "accept" the combined zones, thanks to its love for freedom, openness, and original ideas. Here you can enter both visual and more solid partitions, maintaining the integrity of the style.

It is characterized by a certain brutality, which is reflected in the bare brickwork of the walls, the ceiling beams brought to the fore, the furniture with a touch of history, as well as the combination of art objects with industrial elements. nine0005

Bedroom-living room in the style of minimalism

Ideal for small spaces that somehow need to accommodate several functional areas while maintaining order. Minimalism "welcomes" the use of transforming furniture, limited color combinations, as well as closed facades. Pure geometry of shapes and lines will help to balance any room.

Scandinavian style bedroom-living room

The style is in many ways reminiscent of minimalism, which was inhaled a bit of frosty air and "wrapped" in a warm blanket. White color acts here as a neutral background for solid wooden furniture, high-quality textiles or discreet decor items. nine0005

A living room combined with a bedroom will not look bulky in such an interior, as its style involves the use of various zoning methods.

Color options for bedroom-living room

Colors are an effective tool that shapes the mood of a space. The sleeping area complicates the task a little, as you need to think over an interesting design, while creating favorable conditions for sleep.

Monochrome palette

This is a combination of shades of the same spectrum. Do not think that such a solution looks boring or monotonous - one purple color has more than 50 variations. On the contrary, it gives the interior a sense of volume and integrity, if partitions do an excellent job of zoning. nine0005

Contrasting palette

The use of opposite, contrasting colors visually breaks up the design, helping to highlight the desired items (bed or sofa) and dividing the area. It is important that the shades do not conflict with each other, but attract attention.

Neutrals

Colors such as black, white, gray and beige are considered the best option for any room, as they are perfectly combined with each other and with other tones, muting or accenting them. In the bedroom-living room, these shades can be used for decoration, furniture, partitions. nine0005

Bedroom-living room decoration

In a multifunctional space, you can use the same finishing materials or combine several with each other. Due to the presence of a bedroom area in the room, they must let air through and be environmentally friendly. Otherwise, the choice depends on the desired design, as well as the budget for repairs.

Floor

Parquet and more affordable linoleum remain the best options for flooring. They can be used to imitate wood without worrying about the negative effects of moisture or high temperatures. nine0005

However, good conditions prevail in the living room with the bedroom, which do not put forward specific requirements for finishing. It should be pleasant to walk on such a coating even barefoot, which is why it is recommended to insulate the floor in advance.

Walls

Wall cladding has a wide variety of materials that will perfectly fit into the combined interior. Wallpaper or painting - a universal solution for both the living room combined with the bedroom, and for any other room. These types of finishes can be combined with each other, as well as with panel blocks, decorative plaster and stone, cork surfaces. nine0005

Use more than two types very carefully, covering individual walls with them, otherwise there will be an unaesthetic effect of a sharp transition.

Ceiling

In a bedroom-living room with low ceilings, you can leave a plastered and painted flat surface so as not to draw too much attention to this part. Otherwise, it is recommended to install suspended structures - tension or plasterboard. Different colors and multi-level products will help in zoning, highlighting the desired area. nine0005

How to choose furniture?

Living room and bedroom in themselves have an impressive set of items, and in a combined room sometimes there is a difficulty - how to place it all

It is much easier for bachelors in this regard, since there is no need to separate private and public areas. They can purchase a folding sofa, which, in addition to its direct purpose, easily turns into a bed. In general, transformer models greatly simplify life. These include cabinets that include a workplace or hidden drawers. nine0005

The list of storage locations includes a wall, shelving and a chest of drawers for clothes. But in a multifunctional interior, you can combine several pieces of furniture, for example, by buying a wardrobe - its facades will hide the mess inside, and also serve as the basis for mirrors.

To highlight the living room area, a traditional furniture ensemble is made out of a sofa, one or two armchairs and a coffee table. But in this choice, be guided by the size of the room.

Whatever the geometry of the layout, the bedroom should be located as far as possible from the door so that extraneous sounds and drafts do not interfere with sleep. nine0005

Decor and lighting

In the combined interior of the bedroom-living room, only if it does not have large dimensions, it is better to keep the decor to a minimum.

Curtains are able to completely transform the space and create home comfort. Depending on the style, you can stop at plain blinds, curtains, or go further by decorating the fabric with lambrequins.

Pillows in the bedroom or living room have potential decorative properties. They can be made a bright element of the interior with the help of prints, but even contrasting color combinations will look quite impressive. nine0005

Don't forget about the walls - they are decorated with photographs, paintings, even hanging bookshelves. The room looks very harmonious, where the plot of images in different zones has something in common.

Lighting will enhance the effect of zoning, making it more saturated in the living room. For a bedroom where there is no need for bright light, it is enough to put a floor lamp or install a wall lamp.

If your ceiling is hidden behind a tensile structure, consider in advance a multi-level lighting system - along the perimeter, spot and central. This diversifies and also complicates the interior. nine0005

Small bedroom-living room: interior design

Designing a living room combined with a bedroom is a difficult task in itself, which only complicates the small area. In this case, you need to be careful with every detail - even a poorly chosen shade can “steal” precious square meters.

For starters, you will have to abandon the classic style and the loft, as they require large spaces. Minimalism will allow you to avoid piling up with details, modern style is perfect for implementing different zoning ideas, and the white color characteristic of the Scandinavian style will visually expand the room. nine0005

Monochrome and neutral palettes with a few bright accents are preferred over polychromes. The presence of mirrors helps to "extend" the interior, but it is better not to put them in narrow layouts.

A small sofa and a single bed, separated by a small shelving, is preferable to solid massive partitions. You need to try to let as much light into the housing as possible in order to avoid the image of a pantry.

Design of a living room combined with a bedroom - photo

We hope our material helped you with planning your bedroom-living room. See more photos of real projects in the photo selection. Inspiration and beautiful interiors! nine0005

Video: Living room and bedroom in one room

Living room-bedroom design: 100 photos of apartment interiors, layout

Despite the fact that the European approach with a common space and an isolated sleeping place is now in trend, not all layouts allow it. For example, a studio, one-room apartment with a separate kitchen, or a two-room apartment where you need to allocate a room for children. In this article, we share ideas on how to plan a functional interior design for a bedroom-living room in which it will be comfortable to live. nine0005

Design tips

Things to consider
Planning options
— Standard
— Extended
Zoning
– Reiki
— Glass screen
— Rack
— Podium
– Textile
Sample projects
– Modern style and IKEA
— Bright interior for a girl
– Hall, bedroom and workplace
— Scandi and many storage systems

Combining a private and public area is not as easy as, for example, a hall and a kitchen. nine0005

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Standard room

If you got a room of the correct shape (square or wide rectangle), it is better to allocate zones according to the main-secondary principle. Isolate the sleeping area with partitions, a drywall wall, or glass screens with a sliding door. nine0005

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This is a typical Khrushchev building, in which it is forbidden to combine the gasified kitchen with the living space. Therefore, a living room was organized in the room, and the bed was placed in a compact niche according to the size of the bed.
One person lives in the apartment, so no additional insulation was done. If in the future such a need arises, you can separate the recreation area from the hall with a light partition or curtain.

nine0004 You can place the bed on a podium or build it into a niche. Sometimes in the original layout there is a small room next to the main one, which was conceived as a wardrobe or pantry. These few square meters can be attached to a room and built into a sleeping place. In this case, a wardrobe is taken out either into the hall or into the corridor.

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The photo shows the plan of the hall and the bedroom in one room, when the room is extended. We see a classic arrangement: at the entrance there is a sofa and TV group, as well as a built-in wardrobe across the entire width of the wall. Further, a seating area was separated by a partition, and there was enough space for a small table by the window. It can be used as a dressing table or as a workplace, depending on the needs of the owners.

The principle is very simple: the zones are placed sequentially, the public part is closer to the entrance, the private part is as far as possible. Standard arrangement:

In most cases, it will be possible to find a place for a full bed. Depending on the length of the short wall, it can be placed parallel to the window or headboard to it. Be sure to separate the private zone. If you have a bedroom-living room with a balcony, it is advisable to insulate the loggia and use it as an additional usable area - for example, place a storage system or workplace there. nine0005

If the only window is at the end, choose light partitions that do not block the light: slats, glass screens, half-height plasterboard walls. If there is enough natural light, you can fence off the bed with a solid partition, a massive rack, or make a false wall.

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Glass screen

The main advantage of glass dividers is transparency. At the same time, they can close the bed from two or three sides, thus making a mini-bedroom. If you need extra privacy, hang curtains on the inside that you can close at any time for privacy.

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Shelving unit

Another easy and mobile option is the shelving unit. It does not require installation, at any time it can be moved or removed altogether. It is also an additional storage system - especially important in small apartments.

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Runway

900 can be vertical, but not only horizontal. For example, you can highlight a private area by placing it on the podium. First, a visual boundary is immediately drawn. Secondly, in the podium itself, you can organize spacious drawers for bed linen, seasonal clothes, sports equipment and any other things. Additionally, you can make a cornice above the sleeping area and hang curtains that can be drawn for the rest. nine0005

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Textiles

If static partitions are not for you, use the most ordinary thick curtains. They can be combined with other zoning tools (such as a glass screen) or limited to them alone. Of course, they will not give good sound insulation, but they will not clutter up the space, and you can isolate yourself with one movement of your hand.

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Design: Aigul Sultanova. Photo: Roman Spiridonov

In this project the designer worked with a single room where the kitchen is isolated. A small dressing room was organized in the corridor, so there was no need to look for a place for a wardrobe in the living room. But three zones were placed here at once:

In order not to block the light from the only window, the designer made a low solid partition on one side and light slats on the other. As a result, a small passage remains between them, and the private part turned out to be quite isolated. On the left, a desktop with a chair was placed, on the right - a bed with a headboard to the partition. Due to the fact that the separator is opaque and with mirror inserts, at the entrance it is not even visible that a sleeping place is hidden by the window. nine0005 8

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Design: Aigul Sultanova. Photo: Roman Spiridonov

Design: Aigul Sultanova. Photo: Roman Spiridonov

Design: Aigul Sultanova. Photo: Roman Spiridonov

Design: Aigul Sultanova. Photo: Roman Spiridonov

Design: Aigul Sultanova. Photo: Roman Spiridonov

Design: Aigul Sultanova. Photo: Roman Spiridonov

Design: Aigul Sultanova. Photo: Roman Spiridonov

Design: Aigul Sultanova. Photo: Roman Spiridonov

Bright interior for a girl

Here is an example of a completely isolated recreation area.

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The designer designed the interior for a girl in romantic pastel colors with dark blue accents. As in the first project, here they worked with an elongated "pencil case", which was divided into two equal parts. Closer to the entrance is a soft group with a coffee table. Further, behind the sliding translucent panels, there is a secluded private area. nine0005

We managed to find a place for two storage systems: a large built-in wardrobe on the right wall (it blends in with the decoration and is almost invisible) and a spacious chest of drawers opposite the bed.

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The space is decorated in a modern style, neutral colors were chosen for decoration: white, beige, light brown.

Zoning turned out to be interesting. They didn’t just install wooden slats, but they also went to the ceiling, thereby visually highlighting a separate area. A little space was taken away for the bed by the window - the main area is occupied by the living room. A desktop with shelves and an organizer on the wall for additional storage was placed against the wall at the entrance. nine0005

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Scandi and many storage systems

Europeans also face the problem of overlap.

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For example, in the photo below - a one-room apartment in Finland, where a small kitchen is located separately, and in the common space it was necessary to find a place for everything else.

The layout here turned out to be non-standard:

The design turned out to be simple, Scandinavian practical. The most interesting thing here is the number and variety of storage systems. There is: