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Design Styles for Guest Bedrooms
How to Design & Decorate a Guest Room
Do you have a spare room that you want to get “guest-ready”, but aren’t sure how to do it? Well, today we are going to look at ideas for guest rooms, showing different tips and tricks on how to make your spare rooms come to life to make a cozy, inviting space comfortable for anyone to stay in. Follow along for guest room decor ideas, as well as tips on hosting guests over the holidays, and ideas on how to decorate a guest room for such an occasion.
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Having a space for your guests to relax and feel comfortable for the holidays is just one way you can further spread the joy of giving this holiday season. Most of the time, guests who will be staying at your home for the holidays have been traveling a long way to visit you, so having a readily available space designated just for them is paramount. Whether you’re hosting guests for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, or something else, creating a warm and cozy space can further elevate the holiday spirit for your guests.
Some of the benefits of having a designated space for your guests to stay for the holidays are:
- Privacy for yourself and your guests.
- Prevention of overcrowding in your home, allowing your guests a designated place to relax and unwind.
- Another benefit is the reduction of stress on both you and your guests. Holidays can be stressful in and of themselves, so when your guests have their own space, it can help alleviate any stress they may be feeling from long travels and sharing close spaces.
Design Styles for Holiday Guest Rooms
Hosting guests over the holidays is a great way to share some of your spare bedroom decor with those that you love. You can decorate the space to fit the specific occasion, making the spirit of the holiday fill every room in the home. There are so many different ways you can go with guest room ideas, making it fun for everyone involved. Here are a few ideas for anyone who wants to elevate their hosting game this holiday season.
➤ Modern Holiday: Sometimes keeping your space simple with modern guest room ideas is an easy and effective way to keep your guests comfortable during the holiday season. Incorporating things like shag rugs, pops of color, and minimalistic wall decor that fit the holiday season are a fun and cost-effective way to get your space ready for your holiday guests.
➤ Traditional Holiday: Decorate your guest space with traditional holiday decor to fit the season, whether that be through your bedding choices, curtains, pillows, and more.
➤ Rustic Holiday: Mix your rustic sense of style with decor that matches the holiday season by adding pieces of natural wood or shiplap. Decorate with natural elements like pinecones or faux fur, and be sure to incorporate earthy tones throughout the room.
➤ Glamorous Holiday: Choose to wow your guests with a glamorous holiday retreat boasting velvet-accented pillows, jewel-toned reds, metallic accents, and more.
➤ Coastal Holiday: Hints of blues, greens, and whites accented with coastal ornaments, shells, ropes, and driftwood.
There are many different spare room ideas for your guests over the holidays. It’s important to consider the preferences of those who will be staying in your spare room, ensuring your decor makes them feel relaxed and comfortable.
How to Design & Decorate a Guest Room
Looking for spare bedroom ideas can be overwhelming with the different advice and opinions on the proper way to design and decorate a guest bedroom. Today we’re going to look at some simple steps to follow to make your spare bedroom dreams come to life. These steps will be easy to follow if you are looking for guest room ideas on a budget, too!
Choose a Design Style
First and foremost, choose a theme or style for your guest room. Whether that be rustic, modern, coastal, transitional, eclectic, or traditional, choose a theme that you will stick to throughout the entire room.
Bedding and Accent Pillows
Bedding is where your design style can come to life. Add fun layers of sheets, pillows, a duvet, and throws to the bed to bring out the theme of the room. The bed will be the focal point of the room, so be sure to layer it with plenty of texture through pillows and throws to make it pop. Guest room bed ideas can be endless with various types of colors, textures, patterns, and more.
Guest Room Wall Decor Ideas
Decorating your guest room can be another great way to bring life to your spare bedroom. Add open shelving to put picture frames, or throw a pop of color in with a fun piece of macrame, artwork, or wording. Be sure to add these to areas you want to be focal points of the room, like above the bed frame or around the TV stand.
Bedside Tables
Even if you are looking for small guest room ideas, you should consider adding a bedside table to your space. Even the smallest of rooms need to have a bedside table, as it serves great functionality and convenience for your guests.
Lighting
Be sure there is plenty of lighting in your spare room, and if you don’t have enough natural lighting from windows, then adding light fixtures can help bring your space to life and help your room feel more like home to those who stay with you. Adding a lamp somewhere in your spare room is a good idea, whether on the bedside tables, or floor lamps, as this gives your guests the ability to read a book or magazine before bed.
Add a Rug
Adding a rug to your guest room is a must! When searching for guest room decorating ideas, consider adding a rug to tie the entire space together. Adding a plush rug not only ties up the space, it makes it feel more cozy and inviting as well.
Additional Accents
Be sure, no matter what you do, that your space speaks to your flair and style. Accent with textures, colors, and patterns that are warm and inviting, while still making your space feel unique and personal. Adding accents like throw pillows and blankets, picture frames, bed benches, diffusers, and more, can go a long way in making your guest room come to life.
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5 Guest Room Ideas
Next, let's look at five guest bedroom must-haves for hosting.
Signature Design by Ashley® Kilkenny Multicolored 5' x 7' Medium Area Rug
This 5’x7’ area rug by Ashley Furniture may be just the perfect final piece in your search for “spare small guest room ideas”. With a subtle, yet dynamic pattern, this rug creates a nice visual look for an array of different styles. Easily incorporate this rug into rooms with grey, cream, white, green, or even mustard-colored rooms, along with cool wooden-toned furniture. This rug is backed with jute and made of a medium 9mm pile, making it a durable and comfortable addition to any guest room.
- Model: R403772
- Dimensions: 5.25’ W x 7.25’ L
- Design Style: Traditional
Howard Miller Indigo Aged Silver Mantle Clock
This Howard Miller Indigo Aged Silver Mantle Clock poses a great new addition to any guest room wall with a beautiful aged silver finish and robust numerals. This mantle clock can be transitioned into any traditional or classic-style room, boasting a sculptured cove and enlarged dentil molding, creating the perfect accent for your space. If you love to draw inspiration from historical classics and antique clock designs, then this clock fits the bill.
- Model: 613-229 Alcott
- Dimensions: 23.75” H x 14.75” W x 7.25” D
- Design Style: Traditional or Classic
Homelegance® Allura 2-Piece Vanity Set
Give your guests the perfect place to get ready with this stunning Homelegance Allura 2-Piece Vanity Set. Starting at the top you have three mirrors that are framed with beveled trim, that transition you into six dovetail drawers for guests to keep their items safe and secure. The drawers feature polished-toned chrome bar pulls with faux crystals that make the boldness of the gray finish pop in a nice contrast. Easily fit this vanity set into any contemporary space, drawing inspiration from the faux crystals, bold finish, and large stature.
- Model: 1916GY-15*
- Dimensions: 66.5” H x 64” W x 16.75” D
- Design Style: Contemporary
Benchcraft® Hallanden Gray Queen Upholstered Panel Storage Bed
When looking for different guest room ideas, it’s important to consider functionality for those who will be staying with you. This Storage Bed by Benchcraft gives you both aesthetic appeal and functionality with an integrated storage footboard bench with 3 cubbies, which is perfect for housing shoes, bags, clothing, and more. The upholstered headboard and rails offer warm invitations to relax and unwind after travels while adding dimension and texture to the bedframe.
- Model: B649B2
- Dimensions: 62” H x 73” W x 85” L
- Design Style: Contemporary
Homelegance® Zephyr Taupe Wall Panel for Nightstand
Looking for an accent for the bedside tables in your guest room? Check out the Homelegance Zephyr Taupe Wall Panel for Nightstands. The wood panel creates a nice contrast with a variety of different nightstands while creating functionality with LED lights for any late-night reading your guests may enjoy. The Taupe finish can easily be added to any design style, like modern, coastal, traditional, transitional, and more. Easily pair this with Homelegance’s compatible nightstand, chest, and dresser for a complete, uniform look.
- Model: 1577-4P
- Dimensions: 19.5” H x 20” W x 8” D
- Design Style: Modern/Transitional
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Hosting Tips For the Holidays
Now that we've covered guest bedrooms, let's discuss some tips for hosting over the holidays.
Stock Your Pantries
With the holidays comes the buzz of extended family members, overnight guests, large family meals, and much more. If you are hosting for the holidays this upcoming season, be sure to stock your pantries with all the necessities, whether that be toiletries for your overnight guests, coffee bar essentials, refrigerator essentials, and more.
Decorate
Whatever the occasion may be, may your guests feel the joy of the holiday by decorating your home with appropriate holiday decorations. Display tasteful decorations throughout your home, light holiday-scented candles, and play music to allow your guests to feel excited and welcomed.
Head Count
Always make sure you have a head count on who will be attending the party, ensuring you have enough utensils, food, drinks, and more. You never want to be short-handed when it comes to hosting a large group of people, so knowing a number in advance can help you be as prepared as possible.
To-Go Containers
More often than not, there is a large amount of food leftover after holiday gatherings. Opt for purchasing to-go containers to send your guests off with food they can enjoy the next few days.
Side Dishes
Hosting a party for a large amount of people is always stressful, no matter how many times you’ve done it. Don’t be afraid to ask your guests to bring a side dish to share with everyone, or even delegate dishes out so there is enough variety for the whole group to enjoy.
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FAQ
What things do you need for a guest room?
Some of the things you need for a guest room include the following:
- Towels/Blankets/Pillows
- Tissues
- Basic Toiletries
- Trash Can
- Lamp
- Closet/Space for Clothes
- Hairdryer
- Mirror
- Clock
How can I make my guest room look good?
Here are some ways to make your guest room look nice: Provide luxury/upgraded bedding. Add lighting to brighten the room up. Provide privacy for your guests. Clean the closet. Place additional seating like an armchair. Add greenery.
How do you lay out a small guest bedroom?
Here are some tips for laying out your small guest bedroom: Downsize the bed to create more space. Add side tables. Create a sitting area if possible. Add a rug to make the space feel bigger. Create space around the bed.
What makes a guest room cozy?
In general, having a comfortable bed and high-end bedding helps make any guest room feel cozy. Along with lamps, rugs, and nightstands.
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