Lake Front Country Estate Boys Bunk Room, design by Tom Markalunas, built by Resort Custom Homes. Photography by Rachael Boling.
Inspiration for a huge timeless guest carpeted bedroom remodel with blue walls

Lake of the Woods

Glas Associates

A master bedroom with a deck, dark wood shiplap ceiling, and beachy decor Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Beach style guest carpeted, gray floor, vaulted ceiling, wood ceiling and wainscoting bedroom photo in Grand Rapids with gray walls

Making Home Dreams Real

Benson Builders LLC

Example of a mid-sized mountain style guest medium tone wood floor bedroom design with brown walls and no fireplace

Guest Bedroom with antique beds

L K DeFrances & Associates

Robert C Brantley
Example of a small beach style guest ceramic tile and beige floor bedroom design in Miami with blue walls and no fireplace

Parisian "Pretty in Pink" Bedroom

Sentimental Home

A contemporary "Pretty in Pink" bedroom for any girl of any age. The soft, matte blush pink custom accent wall adorned with antique, mercury glass to elevate the room. One can't help but take in the small understated details with the luxurious fabrics on the accent pillows and the signature art to compliment the room.

Luxury Model Home, 'The Palmhurst' in Naples FL

Beasley & Henley Interior Design

Lori Hamilton Photography
Example of a transitional guest bedroom design in Miami with blue walls

Union Square Penthouse

Megan Grehl

Light and airy guest bedroom with a soothing moss green accent wall. Styled with a custom gallery wall with black and white art, acrylic console, and DWR mantis wall sconce.

Contemporary Bedroom

Large trendy guest medium tone wood floor and beige floor bedroom photo in Phoenix with brown walls

Coastal Chic

J Lynn Design Group

Custom applied molding to create a ship lap feel for less
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal guest light wood floor, brown floor and wall paneling bedroom remodel in Miami with blue walls

Trout Lake 7

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Example of a mid-sized mountain style guest medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom design in Minneapolis with gray walls

Guest Bedroom

Mehditash Design

John Gruen
Example of a large transitional guest medium tone wood floor bedroom design in New York with blue walls

Private Guest Bedroom and Bath

Joy Edwards Design

This guest bedroom and bath have been transformed into a perfect private area for family and friends to stay while they visit. The original design has been revamped to create a guest experience that exceeds all expectations.

Cashiers Update

Morgan-Keefe Builders, Inc.

The bunkroom at Cashiers Revisited is a thoughtfully designed space, perfect for hosting guests or creating a memorable retreat for kids. Warm wood penny gap walls and hand-cut tenon handrails reinforce the home’s modern cabin appeal while adding character and craftsmanship to the room. Set against the backdrop of expansive mountain living, this inviting bunkroom balances playful comfort with the refined details that define one of Cashiers’ finest luxury homes. J.Weiland

Raymond Retreat- Luxury Maine Lakehouse

Jessica Meister

The Loon Room: Kids bunk room-As a weekly rental property built specifically for family vacations and group trips, maximizing comfortable sleeping space was a top priority. We used the extra-large bonus room above the garage as a bunk room designed for kids, but still comfortable enough for adult guests in larger groups. With 4 twin beds and a twin over full bunk this room sleeps 7 with some leftover space for a craft area and library stocked with children and young adult books. While the slanted walls were a decorating challenge, we used the same paint color on all of the walls and ceilings to wrap the room in one cohesive color without drawing attention to the lines. The faux beams and nautical jute rope light fixtures added some fun, whimsical elements that evoke a campy, boating theme without being overly nautical, since the house is on a lake and not on the ocean. Some other great design elements include a large dresser with boat cleat pulls, and some vintage oars and a boat motor mounted to the wall on the far side of the room. Wall Color- Wickham Grey by Benjamin Moore Decor- My Sister's Garage

Fifth Avenue Apartment

Godwin Residential Construction

© Wing Wong Space efficiency was a major design factor in this one bedroom apartment on Fifth Avenue that serves as a second home. Pocket doors were installed to the living room to provide privacy when necessary but allow light to enter the interior of the apartment, and a spacious foyer now acts as a dining room. Custom cabinetry in the home office and bedroom maximizes storage space for books, and millwork details provide formality and visual interest to an otherwise simple space.

Ritz Carlton coconut Grove II Full Home Renovation & Design

DLT Interiors-Debbie Travin

Two Sisters. Two Homes. Two Distinct Visions. We designed two full gut renovations for two sisters, creating vacation homes that uniquely reflect their individual lifestyles and personal style. From architectural details and custom millwork to kitchens, baths, furnishings, lighting, and finishes, every detail was thoughtfully curated from the ground up. While they traveled the world, we seamlessly managed the entire process, allowing them to return home to a beautifully transformed sanctuary designed just for them.

Murphy Bed-room

Lisa Shaffer

This room needed to serve two purposes for the homeowners - a spare room for guests and a home office for work. A custom murphy bed is the ideal solution to be functional for a weekend visit them promptly put away for Monday meetings.

East Coast Penthouse

W Design Interiors

Tricia Shay
Example of a mid-sized beach style guest medium tone wood floor and gray floor bedroom design in Cleveland with no fireplace and gray walls

Seaside at Ocean

Flagg Coastal Homes

Bunkroom in the basement with large windows in the light well. Bunkrooms are a specialty of Flagg Coastal Homes. In this room Flagg designed full beds over queen beds at a 90-degree angle. Owen McGoldrick

Isle of Palms Beach House

HEIDI WALKER INTERIOR DESIGN

Walter Elliott Photography
Mid-sized beach style guest medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in Charleston with blue walls

Guest Bedroom Ideas & Designs

Having an extra bedroom in your home can be a great asset. You’ll always have a place to let family and friends stay, making it all that much easier to invite company over. But beforehand, you’ll need to figure out how to furnish and decorate a room that might only be used on occasion. While you browse guest bedroom ideas, think about how you’ll be using the space and what sort of decor would work best in your home. And since this is a guest room, it’s always good to keep any potential visitors’ needs and preferences in mind!

Go With Maximum Function

If you’re taking the time to fix up your spare bedroom, you’ll likely want to get as much use out of it as possible. Many people opt to create a guest bedroom office combination, so that they still use the room when guests aren’t over. This could be as simple as adding in a desk and some bookshelves along with a bed. If you’re really tight on space and need some guest bedroom office ideas, you might opt for a murphy bed that folds away when not in use.

Even if you don’t need an office, preparing for any situation is also wise. Two twin beds might be a better choice for your guest room than a full or queen bed, as they’ll accommodate anyone (including couples). And while it may seem more suited to a child’s room, having a trundle bed or bunk beds can also pack in maximum sleeping space for your guests. Besides the bed, consider what other needs your house guests may have. A luggage rack and a nightstand complete with a jug of water are both useful additions.

Think Coziness and Comfort

While you browse guest bedroom decorating ideas, try to make your guests feel as at home as possible. Falling asleep in a bed that’s not your own can already be difficult enough, so make the room feel extra plush. Think plenty of pillows in varying thicknesses, extra blankets and warm lighting. And while you can decorate your spare room in the same vein as your other bedrooms, it can also be fun to get a little creative with it. If you’re on the lookout for guest bedroom color ideas, you might try blues or even yellows — anything that makes you feel in a good mood. Adding thoughtful touches like fresh flowers in a beautiful vase, a cozy rug or a cushy armchair can make the room feel special.

Stick to Budget With Versatile Pieces

Because the guest room won’t be used 100 percent of the time, many people look for guest bedroom ideas on a budget. To keep costs down, try repurposing furniture and keeping things simple. For example, instead of springing for a dresser, provide open shelves or a clothes rack. A vintage chair, box or even a stack of books can all be used as nightstands — while offering a whimsical touch. You can also buy a bed frame without a headboard, and simply add in plenty of pillows on the bed instead.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a guest bedroom renovation or are building a designer bedroom from scratch, Houzz has 68,038 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including J Lynn Design Group and Sentimental Home. Look through bedroom pictures in different colors and styles and when you find a guest bedroom design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful guest bedroom photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.