Guest room checklist: Once you have your guest bed(s) chosen and the layout right, it’s time to stock up for visitors. Here are some things to make your guests’ stay a pleasant one: Fresh bedding, including a mattress topper or pad for comfort An assortment of pillows, from soft to firm Bedside lighting and an alarm clock A door that closes and latches A place for luggage Window coverings that provide privacy A small table and chair A carafe or bottle of water
Design idea: Daybed with trundle. (THAT'S THE ONE FOR US) Why: A daybed’s compact footprint makes it a good choice for a small guest room; a pullout trundle underneath doubles your sleeping accommodations for guests. This is a good choice if you would like to use your guest room for another purpose (office, den) between visitors. How: Daybeds are widely available in a range of prices. With a trundle, look for one on high-quality casters that moves easily. If you would like to be able to transform a twin daybed into a full-size bed, search for a daybed with a pop-up trundle. Custom daybeds can also be built in place to fit your space perfectly and incorporate storage features.
Design idea: Murphy bed. Why: When quarters are tight, nothing beats a Murphy bed for maximizing space. This type of bed folds up into the wall when not in use, opening up the floor space for another purpose. How: Murphy beds can be found ready made, or you can have one custom designed to fit your space.
Design idea: Carve one room into two. Why: If you have a single guest room but wish you were able to accommodate another guest, dividing the room in two can be a smart way to sneak in more sleeping space. How: To transform your guest room into 2 rooms, you may need to add a non-load-bearing wall. Hire a contractor to do the work. If you want to add electrical work (outlets, light switches) to the new wall, you may need permits. If no electrical work is involved, homeowners with some building experience may be able to tackle this project themselves. Layout tips: In a smaller space, a centrally positioned wall may not allow enough room for a bed on each side. In that case a wall positioned off center (as shown here) may allow you to place a twin bed on one side and a larger bed on the other. Also consider whether a partial wall will do (so the two spaces can share a door) or if you want to fully divide the space, which would mean adding or repositioning doors (also adding to the cost).
A loft would be great
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