An extra bedroom or a room that you can use when hosting guests can be a useful and convenient feature to have in your home. Whether you’re planning to build an addition, remodel an existing room, or just make updates to a guest bedroom you already have, here are some guest bedroom ideas to consider for your next remodel:

1. Turn an existing room into a guest bedroom.
2. Build a home addition to use as a guest bedroom.
3. Include plenty of storage.
4. Plan to leave some storage empty for guests to use during their stay.
5. Get the lighting right.
6. Create a comfortable environment.
7. Put in some seating.
8. Add personal touches without making it too personal.
9. Include amenities for a comfortable stay.

1. Turn an Existing Room Into a Guest Bedroom

If you have an extra bedroom or an extra room in your home, you can easily turn it into a guest bedroom. This is a classic and convenient spare bedroom idea that can make hosting guests easier and more comfortable for everyone.

Depending on the existing space and what you’re looking for, you may not have to do a big remodel to turn the room into the guest bedroom you want. Either way, improving and upgrading this space can add value to your home.

This is particularly true if you remodel a room that doesn’t currently qualify officially as a bedroom into one that does meet the requirements to increase the number of bedrooms if the home were to be listed for sale. Rethinking interior rooms is a home renovation trend that can make a big difference in the value of your home and your enjoyment of it.

2. Build a Home Addition to Use as a Guest Bedroom

If remodeling existing rooms or turning a spare room into a guest bedroom doesn’t make sense for your situation, you could consider building a home addition to use as a guest bedroom. Needing more space and needing a place to entertain or host guests are often signs it’s time to consider a home addition.

Home additions can be 4-season sunrooms, mudrooms, or other room additions. Depending on your home and your lot, you could even consider a second-story addition. Putting a second-story addition over an attached garage that doesn’t currently have anything built above it is a popular option for a room addition. And, making an addition a guest bedroom is one of the great ways to use a room addition.

3. Include Plenty of Storage

Just as you would if you were remodeling your own bedroom, one of the guest bedroom ideas is to make sure you include plenty of storage. If there isn’t a closet in this room, you can explore options to add one if you’re remodeling.

If a full closet doesn’t make sense, you can still get plenty of storage with shelving, dressers and drawers, cabinets, etc. You can also include multifunctional furniture with hidden storage to add storage to a guest bedroom in a convenient and functional way. This is a consistent interior design trend.

4. Plan to Leave Some Storage Empty For Guests to Use During Their Stay

Making sure there are some empty drawers and shelves available for guests to use in a guest bedroom can help make their stay more comfortable. Not only does this help reduce clutter during their stay, but it can also make cleanup easier for you after their stay.

If you do have a closet in the guest bedroom, you can keep a few hangers in there for guests to use easily. Making things like this readily available can make guests feel welcome and make settling in much easier for you and your guests.

5. Get the Lighting Right

Good lighting is essential in any room. In a bedroom, you need a good mix of overhead, task, ambient, and natural light, along with the right switches and controls to adjust it for optimal comfort and sleep. This also allows guests to easily adjust the light to suit their needs.

Bedside stands and lamps are classic guest bedroom comforts. A full-length mirror is a useful addition for guests to use that can also reflect light and brighten up a room. Light-blocking window treatments, like insulated curtains, can help create a good sleep environment in a guest bedroom. For homes near roads, curtains that block light from headlights can keep cars driving by at night from disrupting sleep.

6. Create a Comfortable Environment

Another guest bedroom idea to consider, especially as you are decorating a guest bedroom, is to create a comfortable environment. From the furniture in the room to the bedding and more, focus on necessity and comfort.

• Choose a sturdy and comfortable bed.
• Provide clean and comfortable bedding.
• Offer a few different pillow options.
• Have some extra blankets available.

Including a couple of different options and some extras where it makes sense can make a big difference for your guests. For example, people have different sleeping preferences. Including some softer and firmer pillow options and a few blankets allows guests to pick what works best for them, and ensures people who tend to get cold easily have extra blankets easily available to stay warm without having to ask.

7. Put in Some Seating

Putting some extra seating in a guest bedroom can help make it more convenient and comfortable for guests. A chair or a bench can be helpful for guests during their stay. If your guest bedroom has the space for it, you could even create a small, cozy bedroom sitting area to give guests a place to kick back, relax, and wind down in a chair instead of the bed.

8. Add Personal Touches Without Making it Too Personal

The way you decorate a guest bedroom affects the atmosphere you create. Some personal touches can create a welcoming atmosphere, but you want to be careful about making things too personal in a guest bedroom. For example, a guest bedroom probably isn’t the best place for a gallery wall of family photos or a personal collection of items.

Start by picking a softer, more neutral, and calming color palette for the room to create an atmosphere of relaxation. Personal and thoughtful touches, like a drink station with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, etc., flowers, art, and a mirror, can create a space that welcomes your guests for their stay.

9. Include Amenities For a Comfortable Stay

You may not be running a hotel, but you can take inspiration from them for guest bedroom ideas. Including amenities for a comfortable stay is a great guest bedroom idea. A small basket of extra toiletries and some towels can be placed in the bathroom if there is an en-suite. If not, you can put these items in the guest bedroom for your guest to use in the bathroom.

Think about when you’ve stayed in a hotel or stayed at other people’s homes.

• What sort of things did you find really useful when they were provided?
• What were some things that would have made your stay easier if they were provided?
• What are some things you end up forgetting to pack, running out of during trips, or needing to pick or ask for when you’re away from home?

You can use these questions to figure out what makes the most sense to include in your guest bedroom for a more convenient and welcoming stay. Other amenities could include things like:

• Water
• Glasses or cups for drinking
• A charging station or spare charging cables
• A handwritten welcome note
• The Wi-Fi password
• Instructions for anything specific in the room
• Extra toiletries
• Extra towels
• Slippers
• A soft bathrobe or dressing robe
• A small selection of books
• Trays on nightstands for small items

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A guest bedroom is one of the many remodeling ideas for entertaining at home. If you’re thinking of adding one, these are some guest bedroom ideas to consider for your next remodel. Working with an experienced home improvement contractor can make sure you get what you want and need out of your home improvement projects. If you’re considering remodeling your home or tackling another type of home improvement project, contact Zephyr Thomas at 717-399-4708 to schedule your free estimate!