Guest bedroom office ideas
24 Amazing Home Office Ideas That Double As Cozy Guest Bedrooms
If you are lacking space in your home, consider creating a multi-purpose room by combining a home office/guest room to host overnight guests. This space could be a spare bedroom that you use for the occasional guest or for storing unused clutter. With some cleanup, this space can be transformed into a highly functional and attractive room.
With so many of us needing offices in our home, what a great way to get daily use out of your space, while also being able to accommodate the occasional guest — or provide the perfect spot for a catnap! Accomplishing this task may seem daunting, however, Murphy beds and daybeds are some of the best solutions.
Have a look below at the fantastic home office ideas we have gathered for you to help get you started. Underneath each image is further information and the source of the designer. Don’t forget to let us know which one of these home office ideas most inspired you and why in the Comments below!
Read Also: 21 Awesome Office Bookshelf Design Ideas For Your Home1. This trendy multi-purpose space of a home in Los Angeles features a guest bedroom/ home office. An abundance of natural light brings the outside in and creates a feeling of spaciousness. The pillows are all custom fabricated. The walls are whitewashed using 1/2″ thick plywood. Above the sofa, the beautiful painting is by artist Uta Ritke. Room dimensions are 7′ x 8′, while the desk is roughly 7′ x 2’6″. (via Sol Haus Design)
2. A contemporary home office/guest bedroom in a San Francisco home features a custom fabricated trundle bed. It fits 54×75 mattress sizes. The space also features a built-in desk and functional built-in cabinets for linens and office supply storage. A sliding glass door leads out to a patio. (via Tamalpais Construction Company)
3. A small condo uses a second bedroom as an office and occasional guest bedroom. A Case Study Day Bed by Modernica can be used to accommodate an overnight guest. The durable desktop is a solid wood maple, accented by a Different World Chair by Humanscale.
The shelving is custom designed by Custom by Ferris LLC in Washington DC. The room is 9’x9′ and the track is from WAC Lighting. (via Patrick Brian Jones PLLC)
4. This classic home office plays double duty as a guest bedroom courtesy of a colorful daybed. Built-in cabinetry provides functionality and storage. (via Katie Ridder)
5. A condo in Ottawa features a sleek and stylish office and guest room. A wall of built-in storage conceals a bed that folds down as a comfortable guest bed. (via Eye 4 Detail)
6. A 168 square foot room is used for sleeping, reading, sewing, writing, painting, and lounging. This space was creatively designed to use every nook. With two closets, one was repurposed into a small office. Mesh bins were used to store sewing materials and other craft supplies. (via Hearth & Hedgerow)
7. A small and disorganized room was transformed into an efficient home office and occasional guest bedroom. The vision of this space was to create a tasteful and stylish atmosphere that reflects the owner’s Nigerian heritage.
(via Dona Rosene Interiors)
8. A home office/ guest bedroom features custom built-ins, a Murphy bed, and a desk. A walnut headboard was added for a customized look, while oak shelves provide plenty of space for accessories. (via Jula Cole Design)
9. A condo in Toronto, Canada features this traditional-style home office and guest room. This space features plenty of natural light through windows that frame lake views. (via Jackie Glass Inc.)
10. In this cozy home office space of an Edwardian home in Noe Valley, California, floor to ceiling open shelves provides plenty of space to store books. A small murphy bed pulls down to accommodate overnight guests. (via Niche Interiors)
11. A home in New York features this stylish living space that plays multiple roles as a library, study/home office, and occasional guest bedroom. This space features built-in bookshelves and wall-mounted reading lights to create a clean and timeless aesthetic.
(via Best & Company)
12. This custom-designed home office in Naples, Florida features a Zoom-Bed electronic, retractable Murphy Bed. This unique bed ‘snakes’ up behind the wall cabinet and sits vertically! When stowed away, there is plenty of space for a functional, and elegant home office. (via Zoom-Room Murphy Beds)
13. A beautiful black and white themed office/guest room features built-in bookshelves and a Murphy bed. (via Decorating Den Interiors)
14. This space-saving contemporary home office doubles as a guest space. A corner desk features upper and lower shelving, functional and aesthetically pleasing. A murphy bed is used to accommodate overnight guests. (via Tailored Living)
15. A large office space features wrap-around cabinetry and a murphy bed to host guests. White cabinetry keeps this space feeling light and airy. A large area rug grounds the space while also protecting the wood floor when the murphy bed comes down.
(via California Closets)
16. A modern home office in Sydney, Australia features a hidden fold-down bed. Cool stair steps lead up to an attic space. Bookshelf wallcovering alongside the stairs adds visual interest and warmth to the space. Built-in storage solutions provide functionality to this compact space. (via Justin Loe Architects)
17. Quickly transform your home office into a guest room with a wall bed. This stunning dual-purpose room features mahogany wood veneers with solid wood shaker-style doors. There are also doors with inset frosted glass for visual contrast. This custom unit features a fold-away wall bed, a computer desk area, cabinets, and shelves for storage and accessories. (via transFORM Home)
18. An early 1900’s Victorian home in San Francisco features this home office that doubles as a comfortable sleeping area for overnight guests. This space features a custom work surface, wall shelves for files and accessories. Completed on a limited budget, this space offers cost-effective solutions for both work and relaxation.
(via De Meza + Architecture)
19. A home office/Murphy bed features plenty of built-in cabinet storage for clean lines and functionality. A window seat provides a comfortable spot to lounge next to the desk. An abundance of open shelving is used for accessories to add personality to the space. (via Closets For Life)
20. A city studio apartment in London features just 25 square meters! This highly functional space is used as both an office, lounge area, and bedroom. A mirrored closet keeps the interior clean, uncluttered, and appear more spacious. 180-degree hinges enable the doors to completely open, creating a comfortable and functional workspace. (via Black and Milk)
21. This small contemporary home office and guest room in San Francisco features a double wall bed with an integrated fold-down table for additional workspace. The pops of blue create a nice visual contrast. (via Valet Custom Cabinets & Closets)
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A nook with a comfortable, sophisticated daybed in your study provides you with a place to get inspiration, while also doubling as a guest room. (via Ashton Woods)
23. This functional home office idea in New York needed to be both professional yet cozy enough for overnight guests. The cabinetry and millwork are custom, stained in grey oak, and finished with brushed brass pulls. File drawers were integrated under the daybed, while a mix of open and closed shelving provides plenty of storage options. An upholstered tack board conceals computer and phone wires. The lighting is from Schoolhouse Electric. Try Blu Dot and Mod Shop for similar office chairs. (via mercer INTERIOR)
24. In this office/guest room, functional space was created by adding a shelf in the length of the wall for visual integrity. Open shelving is used to house a large volume of books and other accessories. A small bed is integrated on one side of the wall, out of the way of foot traffic. (via Llesh-84)
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Published on 09/14/22
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Max Kim-bee
Turning an underutilized guest room into a home office is an obvious solution for those who are lucky enough to have a spare room. But creating a hybrid space that is optimized for both working from home and hosting friends and family can be a challenge.
These office guest rooms offer clever ideas on everything from layout to furniture choices and decor to help you create a multi-functional guest room and home office that will help you get the job done on the daily and will make your visitors feel right at home when they come to stay.
Whether you're looking to design a full-fledged home office that doubles as a guest room or a guest room that is equipped for occasional remote work, inspiration lies ahead.
The Best Home Office Desks for Every Size, Shape, and Need
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Add Bohemian Touches
Sara Toufali
This cozy guest room home office from blogger Sara Toufali has a sensible layout and bohemian style-inspired style. A long two-person workstation runs along one wall, maximizing space in the compact room. On the opposite side, a bed pushed into the corner provides a place for guests to sleep while serving as a daybed the rest of the time for times when getting horizontal helps you do your best thinking.
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Keep It Simple
Fantastic Frank
This Scandinavian office guest room from Fantastic Frank is understated and serene, with neutral tones, warm wood accents, and vintage design classics like the Verner Panton chair and lamp that add some gravitas to the spare decor.
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Swap the Nightstand for an Antique Table
Design by Marie Flanigan Interiors / Photo by Julie Soefer
To create a flexible guest room office space, consider swapping the nightstand for a bedside table or desk. An antique desk or table adds a sense of history to the room and makes a change from your average office workstation. In this office guest room from Marie Flanigan Interiors, an antique work table with an airy cross-beam base and generous worktop adds charm to the room and can is as decorative as it is functional.
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Let the Sunshine In
A Beautiful Mess
Adding bold color is an easy way to personalize your home workspace and remind you of the benefits of designing your own office.
In this bright and sunny office guest room from A Beautiful Mess, high-energy shades of yellow on the patterned wallpaper and the desk create a feel-good vibe suited for those who feel more creative when surrounded by lots of stimulating color. -
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Add a Magazine Rack
Design by Emily Bowser for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
One of the easiest ways to make your home office look less like a bedroom is to turn the bed into a daybed for naps and work breaks when guests aren't sleeping over. In this moody office guest room designed by Emily Bowser for Emily Henderson Design, the daybed is dressed with extra pillows and throws. A wall of print magazines makes the room a perfect spot for unplugging for both you and your guests.
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Go Long
Design by Matthew Carter Interiors
If your guest room is tight on space, try swapping a desk for a long and narrow console table placed along one wall that will provide extra workspace without taking up too much floor space, like this Lexington, KY office guest room from Matthew Carter Interiors.
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Add a Secretary Desk
Fantastic Frank
An antique, vintage, or contemporary secretary desk is a stylish and sensible option that allows you to close the door on clutter at the end of a work session (and may even include a locking top). In this office guest room from Fantastic Frank, a vintage wooden slant-top desk with midcentury vibes does the trick.
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Keep Quiet
Design by Neva Interior Design / Photo by Agathe Tissier
This corner guest room workstation from Neva Interior Design is built in to hug the curves of the room and to optimize the small space. The all-white palette allows the workspace to fade quietly into the background when not in use.
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Choose a Modular Daybed
Design and Photo by Keyanna Brown for Emily Henderson Design
In this spacious office guest room designed by Keyanna Brown for Emily Henderson Design, a comfortable daybed has removable back and side rests that allow it to be transformed into a large bed when guests come to town.
The desk area is concentrated in an alcove so that guests won't feel like they're sleeping in your office when they stay the night. The 10 Best Daybeds of 2022
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Draw the Curtains
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Max Kim-bee
A communal work table makes this office guest room from Leanne Ford Interiors both stylish and functional for couples, roommates, or families who like to work together. The designer pushed a guest bed into the corner beneath the sloping ceilings and hung a rod full of curtains that can be whisked closed to banish it from sight. Matte black paint on the office half of the room creates contrast and focuses the eye.
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Construct a Corner Desk
Design by Emily Bowser for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
In this office guest room designed by Emily Bowser for Emily Henderson Design, saturated forest green paint envelops walls and ceilings, while a narrow built-in corner worktop provides extra space (including space for the cat to nap).
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Build a Platform
Design by Urbanology Designs / Photo by Convey Studios
Placing the desk on a raised platform in the corner of the room gives it pride of place in this light and airy guest room from Urbanology Designs that functions as an off-duty home office and/or art studio. Orienting the desk facing out toward the spacious room makes it easy to give your eyes a break and is often more comfortable than facing a wall. A hanging chair in the corner creates another zone for changing working postures and taking breaks.
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Go Big
Design by Julian Porcino
Sourcing a large vintage or thrifted wooden dining table to use as a desk is an affordable option for those who like to have a large surface area to work on. In this minimalist black-and-white office guest room from real estate agent and interior designer Julian Porcino, a large wooden table adds warmth and fills the space.
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Keep It Long and Lean
Fantastic Frank
In this long and narrow guest room from Fantastic Frank, a slim desk mounted to the wall with brackets can be transformed into a small workspace for a laptop warrior, and styled with greenery or decor objects when guests are staying over.
You can also mount a simple shelf on the wall to create a standing workstation tailored to your height as an affordable DIY option to purchasing a sit/stand desk. -
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Create Options
Design by Matthew Carter Interiors
This traditional style Kentucky country house guest room from Matthew Carter Interiors has plenty of seating and table options—from the small antique writing desk by the bedside, to the long console table— that allow it to double as an office space for one or two. Antique round dining tables with folding sides can also be used as console tables that can be pulled out from the wall and unfolded when more table space is required or desired.
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Add Modern Farmhouse Style
Design by Kate Marker Interiors
If working from home is a lifestyle and you have the budget and the space, make an investment by building a custom desk that matches the style of your home. This pale wood modern farmhouse-style built-in desk from Kate Marker Interiors has plenty of closed storage to hide clutter, anchoring the space and including open display shelving and accent wallpaper to add a decorative touch
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Swap the Bed for a Pull-Out Sofa
Design by Curated Nest Interiors
To make your guest room more functional and comfortable as a home office, swap the bed for a pull-out couch, like this office guest room from Curated Nest Interiors.
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Paint It White
Design by Kate Marker Interiors
In this light and airy blue-and-white guest room from Kate Marker Interiors, a painted white desk beneath the window practically disappears, and a comfortable upholstered armchair blends in with the decor.
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Build a Nook
Design by Julian Porcino
If your guest room has a random nook you're not sure what to do with, give it a sense of purpose by building in a desk station, like this minimalist Southern California office guest room from interior designer and real estate agent Julian Porcino.
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Try a Sleek Black Metal Desk
Fantastic Frank
This office guest room from Fantastic Frank has a black metal and glass-topped desk with a coordinating chair that adds some graphic lines to this neutral white and gray bedroom.
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Add Stripes
Design by Karen B Wolf Interiors / Photo by Raquel Langworthy
Wide taupe-and-white stripes on the walls of office guest room from Karen B Wolf Interiors makes the space feel more expansive.
The desk, chair, bed, and decor accessories add some style while keeping the overall neutral tones of the room. -
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Add Comfy Seating
Design by Matthew Carter Interiors
While an ergonomic desk chair is the best option for long hours of stationary work, using more comfortable upholstered chairs will create a cozy spot to do punctual work from home. This guest room from Matthew Carter Interiors is equipped with a small antique writing desk that is positioned to create a little reading table for two, a place for tea breaks, or a couples-friendly work-from-home option.
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Eliminate Distractions
Fantastic Frank
This Stockholm guest room from Fantastic Frank is the epitome of bare bones Scandi minimalism. With a simple bed, undecorated white walls, hardwood floors, a simple wood desk and chair, and an abundance of natural light, it's a zero-distraction zone that eliminates distractions and encourages focus.
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Try a Tufted Ottoman
Design by Jessica Lagrange Interiors / Photo by Werner Straube
This guest room office from Jessica Lagrange Interiors has a spacious bedside table desk and tufted ottoman that offers guests a place to rest their bones that isn't the bed. The room can serve as a quiet spot for Zoom calls or short work sessions when guests aren't in town. Or if working from home becomes a more frequent proposition, you can tuck the ottoman under the desk and bring in an office chair without changing the layout.
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Add Plants
Design by Neva Interior Design / Photo by Picthouse - Patrick Mancliere
Plants make a room feel good. Bring some biophilic benefits into your office guest room by arranging a mix of plants on simple shelves to create a living wall effect, like this uncluttered, light-flooded, all-white space from Neva Interior Design,
8 Tips for Designing Your Guest Bedroom
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To make your guests feel at home, design your guest bedroom with soul—when the room doesn't look like an impersonal hotel room.
There are several ways to add comfort and atmospheric details to this space. We study suitable options and take note of ideas!
Guest bedroom in a house near Moscow. Project by Irina Shevchenko. Wallpaper, Texture Wallpaper. Bed, IKEA. Table, decor, everything - Zara Home. Textile - IKEA, Zara Home, Home Story.
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- Anton Likhtarovich
1. The right light
Just like in a regular bedroom, the lighting in the guest room is important. If possible, install a switch near your headboard so that guests can turn off the main light without getting out of bed. But most importantly, don't forget bedside reading lights, which also create soft, atmospheric light. In addition to bedside lamps, you can put a floor lamp in the corner of the room or choose a designer pendant lamp as an original bedroom decoration.
Apartment in Barcelona.
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2. Connect an office and a guest room
Guests don't spend the night every day, but a workplace in the conditions of continuing distance is needed all the time. If it is not possible to allocate an extra room for guests in a house or apartment, combine the functions: an extra bed can be placed in the office. True, in this case, it is worth considering places for storing office equipment and papers so that friends and family do not have the feeling of spending the night in the office.
Apartment in St. Petersburg. Project by Dina Usanova.
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- Sergey Melnikov
3. Add storage space
Even if friends or relatives only visit you a couple of times a month, they still need somewhere to put or put away their clothes.
Put a chair or clothes hanger in the guest bedroom, add a beautiful designer chest of drawers. And if space permits, organize a dressing room or a spacious closet where you can put both clothes and suitcases.
Apartment in Moscow. Project by Vera Khasanshina and Yulia Remezkova.
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- Liza Veruk
4. Bet on calm shades
Neutral soft colors will not hurt the feelings of your guests. Choose from a versatile white or opt for a soothing shade of grey, beige, taupe… Use color to create a cozy bedroom where guests can relax for a bit. If you want to add color, bet on colors that are considered soothing: muted pink, deep blue or green.
5. Think bed linen
Choosing the right bed linen is an important element in creating the perfect bedroom. Cozy pillows, quality linens, a light duvet or an extra cover if guests are chilly… Everything needs to be thought through! In the same way, you can provide pleasant details to make guests feel at home: slippers, towels.
Of course, we match the bedding to the decoration of the room and use complementary colors!
Project by Elena Poleshchuk. Bed, Felis. Tapestry, Margarita Schemeleva. Bedding, Morris & Co.
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- Egor Pyaskovsky
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6. Create an atmosphere - add details
Make sure that the room gives the impression of a residential and habitable space, looks hospitable. For example, put up a rack with magazines or books, hang a picture or posters on the wall, arrange a few candles to warm the atmosphere.
Apartment in Moscow. Project by Marina Yarmarkina and Maria Petrova.
7. Not enough space - add a sofa bed
Often the guest bedroom is shared with another room in the house, such as an office or library. A sofa bed is the most practical model for arranging a small area.
It takes up little space when folded and "expands" only during infrequent guest visits.
Apartment in Moscow. Project by Olga Klimenok
8. Furnish to a minimum
In the guest room there is no need to clutter up the space with a lot of furniture. In addition to the bed, you will need bedside tables and small lamps on both sides of the headboard. In terms of storage, guests don't necessarily need a closet - a chest of drawers with several drawers, hooks or a rail for clothes, and an armchair for everyday clothes will suffice.
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When you think of a guest room, what do you imagine? Soft lighting, luxurious linens, fresh flowers in vases, books and interesting magazines on the shelves?
You might want to repeat something you saw in one of the hotels you visited. This will only be a plus. After all, you can take advantage of the experience of professional designers who have been engaged in accommodating guests for more than one year.
To create the most comfortable guest room, you need to consider the basic needs of a person.
This is a place to sleep, ie a bed or a pull-out couch if the room is small. The main light, a night light to read before bed, a work desk, a couple of chairs and a few shelves in a closet or chest of drawers.
Even if you don't have a separate guest room, don't worry! You are not alone! Millions of people around the world host friends for the night using an air mattress or surfboard. The main thing is to focus on small details. But if you already have the opportunity to give guests a separate room, then it is in your power to make it so comfortable that your guests probably won’t want to leave for a very long time.
Guest room with one bed
Have you already set up the bed and nightstand? Great start! If the room is small, this is quite enough to provide quite comfortable accommodation for long-awaited guests.
And if space permits, then a chest of drawers, chairs and easy chairs will be a great addition.
You should also pay attention to bed linen. Even if there is not so much furniture, it sets the tone, gives a good mood and healthy sleep.
In the next photo, the room has a beautiful view from the window, but the owners did not stop there. Soft lighting and elegant details create a truly heavenly atmosphere.
A bit of decadence. Elegant classic chandelier. Dark tones. Floral patterns.
Don't forget the power of color. Bright details in a white room are a lot of fun. It is worth noting that it is the little things that will make your guests feel truly desired. For example, an original alarm clock or fresh flowers.
Attic rooms are not only practical, but also interesting. Children's games in the attic and old films immediately come to mind.
Modern style emphasizes the main detail. Try pasting the wall behind the bed with original wallpaper - and you will be pleasantly surprised by the result.
Don't know how to decorate a room? Refer to the strict classics.
An absolutely white room will be beautifully decorated with a vase of flowers of your choice.
Is the room you want to send guests to today really your office? Don't worry, guests will love the opportunity to check their email or read your books. Beds can be mega-simple and compact, put original multi-colored pillows on them - and you're done!
Twin bed
If you do not have many rooms to accommodate all guests separately, we suggest considering the option of double rooms. Do you think that this is not very convenient? Do not be shy. Guests will appreciate the tastefully furnished room and will only be happy to chat before going to bed.
Of course, if you are not going to settle there blood enemies. For starters, you should think about the standard hotel option - two beds standing side by side. An example is in the photo below.
Another option is to place the beds perpendicular. If you mount a dividing wall between them, you will provide your guests with privacy and a sense of separation of personal space.
A bookcase can be used as a wall.
Don't forget that you can add variety and playfulness to the space. In the photo below, you can see individual curtain walls, a geometric pattern, and plush benches by the bed. The feeling that you are relaxing in a five-star hotel somewhere in the East. Is there a better option?
Play with the theme. We present to your attention a room in a marine style. When you walk in here, you immediately feel that you have come to relax. Nautical print on bed linen, nautical chart and sailboat figurine in the window. It would seem that just a few touches, and already a complete immersion in the topic.
Here is another version of the marine theme. Striped and printed pillows on a white background. Anchor and starfish. Forward to adventure, dear friends!
If people with children come to visit you from time to time, you can add a few bright details, soft toys or a small drawing table to the guest room. If you don’t get carried away too much, the room will be universal - for both children and adults.
Multiple beds
Are you planning to host a company of soldiers? Or a small circus troupe? Or maybe your precious aunt from Odessa came to visit you with a whole bunch of relatives? What to do? Run? To say that you got sick, moved a long time ago, or even died and sent her an invitation to your funeral?
Don't worry, you can put multiple beds in one room. With proper execution - for example, in the form of a tropical resort - guests will not be upset at all. Maybe even the other way around, the lonely cousin will finally find her destiny...
Need to accommodate three? To do this, you can use a folding daybed that folds up during the day. It will also come in handy if you and your guests want to watch a movie or play something together.
And this option is more like a pioneer camp or a cabin for young sailors. If you choose this option, then you should seek the help of professionals who will competently fix hanging beds. Of course, if you yourself are professional climbers and have gone through thousands of mountain hikes, you can do it yourself.
