Dual Use Rooms, Built In Beds & Window Seats

We want to be able to accommodate as many overnight guests as we can, while staying within 2800 SF and our budget. In an ideal world, we would have several guest bedrooms, as well as a gym and office. However, we realize that we have space constraints with 2800 SF, and will probably need to be creative and / or give up something. In terms of being creative, we thought dual use rooms could potentially solve some of our space issues, such as combining an office with a bedroom, a gym/yoga studio with a bedroom, a gym/yoga studio with an office or a media room with sliding doors that allow it to be closed off into a bedroom. We were thinking we could include a built-in murphey bed, built-in bunk beds or large window seats or day beds that can double as a single-sized bed. Dual use rooms should have a wardrobe closet so that they could be converted to a bedroom only at a later time or for re-sale purposes.
eclectic bedroom by Design Associates - Lynette Zambon, Carol Merica
These three photos are examples of built-in bunk rooms that we love. I love the four built-in beds on one wall, which wouldn't take up a lot of space and could allow the rest of the space in the room to be used for office nooks or a home gym/yoga studio. Also love the wood used to make the built-ins and the rustic look.
Kaweah Circle | Mark Tanner Construction
Another favorite! Love the bed above and the number of beds in the space (7 total!). Also like the curtains and the metal mesh and the reclaimed wood door in the left corner.
mediterranean bedroom by JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
Love how there are at least 6 bunks in this room with the entire rest of the room open for other uses.
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Love the look of this, which appears as if it is a dual use bunk room that doubles as a workout studio, although maybe a bit too "beachy" looking for Tahoe.
traditional bedroom Traditional Bedroom
A sink and mirror in the bunk room help with the bathroom back log.
eclectic bedroom by Kogan Builders
This is a nice arrangement that allows the use of one ladder to access both upper bunks.
MWA, Inc - Architecture Engineering, Kurt Reinkens and Kristi Thompson Architect
Love window seats.
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More great example of a reading nooks with window seats
Architecture / perfect window seat
Like the large window and the book shelves on either side.
contemporary bedroom by LKID
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Love the wooded wall and built in daybed on the right.
traditional living room by Ana Williamson Architect
Although we do not necessarily like the style of this room for Tahoe, we like the built in day bed with curtains that could be used in a dual use room with sliding pocket doors.
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Love the doors to close off this day bed, although the overall look is a little too "beachy" for Tahoe.
Home Design / Reclaimed built in bed!
A single rustic looking bunk or day bed built into a nook.
contemporary kids by Sullivan Building & Design Group
Like the two separate sleeping spaces that offer privacy from the other - One queen and one twin bed.
modern living room by Siemasko + Verbridge
An example where they brought the kitchen ceiling down and tucked two bunks above in the loft. Overall style is not in line with our style.
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Love the wood beams surrounding these double window seats.
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This is an interesting concept with a single bed on each side of the media cabinet that pulls out of the window seat.
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Another view of the same window seat pull out beds.
contemporary bathroom by Beth Dotolo, RID, ASID
Murphey bed is another good alternative for a dual use room.
traditional bedroom by Jeanne Finnerty
Like the lighting and the shelves surrounding the bed.
contemporary bedroom by Synthesis Design Inc.
Another example of a murphey bed with shelving on both sides.
modern bedroom by The Interior Place (S) Pte Ltd
Murphey bed in office. Do not like the style or look of the room.
contemporary home office by Lake Country Builders
Another murphey bed, although do not like the look or style of the room.
contemporary home office by Lake Country Builders
Same murphey bed in a closed position.
contemporary bedroom by Harrell Remodeling
Work out room by day, bedroom by night. Lights in alcove above murphey bed for reading.
traditional bedroom by Susan Jay Design
Office nook in bedroom. Like the overall look of this room as well.
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Office with built-in day bed. Do not like the look or style of the room.
contemporary family room by Amoroso Design
Small work space behind sliding doors off the living room.
contemporary bedroom by Laura Stein Interiors
Pull out tray as bedside night stand for Murphy bed.
traditional bedroom by Harrell Remodeling
Like the lights above and the pull out for a bedside table.

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