20 Guest Bedroom Ideas to Make Visitors Feel at Home
Guest bedroom ideas for every space — comfortable beds, hotel touches, storage, and multi-use designs for guest rooms that double as offices.
By Ayoub Farid · · 2 min read
A thoughtful guest bedroom makes visitors feel welcome. It doesn't need to be large or expensive — a comfortable bed, a few hotel-style touches, and some clear space go a long way. And if your guest room doubles as an office, smart furniture makes both work.
Comfort first
1. A good mattress
The single most important thing. Sleep in your guest bed yourself to test it.
2. Quality bedding
Crisp sheets, a warm duvet, and a spare blanket.
3. Plenty of pillows
Different firmness levels.
4. Blackout curtains
Guests may be adjusting to new schedules.
Hotel touches
5. A luggage rack or bench
Keeps suitcases off the bed.
6. Empty drawer and hanging space
Plus hangers.
7. Bedside lamps on both sides
With easy-to-reach switches.
8. Charging station
Outlets or a multi-charger by the bed.
9. A welcome tray
Water, glasses, snacks, and the Wi-Fi password.
10. Fresh towels
Folded at the foot of the bed.
11. A mirror
Full-length if possible.
Multi-use guest rooms
12. A sofa bed or daybed
Seating by day, bed for guests. See studio apartment ideas.
13. A Murphy bed
Folds away for office use.
14. A desk that doubles as a vanity
See home office ideas.
15. Closed storage
Keep office supplies out of sight.
Style
16. Calming colors
Soft greens, blues, and warm neutrals.
17. Boutique hotel style
An upholstered headboard and symmetrical lamps.
18. Personal touches
Books, art, and a plant.
19. A reading chair
If space allows.
20. Keep it uncluttered
Guest rooms shouldn't feel like storage rooms.
Visualize your guest room
Photograph your spare room and try in RoomStage: "boutique hotel guest bedroom, upholstered headboard, crisp white bedding, symmetrical bedside lamps, luggage bench, soft sage walls." For more, see bedroom ideas.
Frequently asked questions
What should a guest bedroom have?
A comfortable bed, quality bedding, bedside lighting, storage space, a mirror, and somewhere to put luggage.
How can I make a guest room feel like a hotel?
Add crisp bedding, symmetrical lamps, a luggage rack, fresh towels, and a welcome tray.
How do I combine a guest room and office?
Use a sofa bed, daybed, or Murphy bed and closed storage for office supplies.
What color should a guest bedroom be?
Calming colors like soft green, blue, and warm neutrals suit most guests.
Try it on your own room
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