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Cozy Nooks Help Houseguests Sleep Tight
You don't need a full extra bedroom to host overnight guests. Just make use of your home's hidden nooks
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Summer's nearly here, and with it often comes a horde of houseguests. If you're scrambling to find a space to tuck visiting family and friends for a night or two, think beyond the typical guest room. Instead, consider the nooks and crannies in your home that might be overlooked. From a bed under the stairs to a sleeping space in an office closet, these ideas will have your guests feeling cozy and comfortable all night long.
| Carving out a soothing space like the one shown here, with its white linens, simple lighting and book collection, will not only provide guests with comfort, but the bed placement will give them a bit of privacy — even if bunking with others is required. |
by Shannon Malone
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Even the most narrow spaces can house guests. By placing a bed under the window in this hallway with a lamp, table and parson's chair on the opposite wall, guests will have everything they need close at hand.
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by Ellen Kennon
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| If you have a deep closet available in your home office, why not tuck a mattress inside? Removing the closet doors and adding pretty bedding that coordinates with the room's decor will make the space feel intentional. |
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| Ever since the first Harry Potter book was published, the idea of a room under the stairs has been intriguing to both children and adults. Just imagine how happy your littlest houseguests will be when they discover where they'll be sleeping. |
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Creating a sleeping nook with curtains is a great idea if the nook is in an often-used part of your home. If guests need more privacy, they can simply close the drapes.
If your home already has a daybed, this spot can work for guests too.
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Dens are great for overnight guests. This windowed pocket door may not provide all of the necessary privacy, but the drapery rod and panels are a great quick fix.
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| A daybed in the toy room not only gives the kids a soft spot for reading books and playing, but also provides sleeping quarters during visits. When guests arrive, remove the play table and toys from the floor, and add a vase of fresh flowers and a favorite book by the table lamp, and you're set. |
Ideabook published on June 17, 2012.
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Marie Meko
My son ordered and put together one of these for his office/guest room. He got the black one and it looks amazing! At least we know that we will always have a place to sleep when we come for visits with the grandson.