Wondering how to create a welcoming guest room when family and friends come to stay?
“The purpose of a guest room is to create a comfortable place for your guests to sleep and relax.”
“Whether you have a small or large space, there are many ways you can create a welcoming room, even on a tight budget,” Samantha Clarke, marketing manager, Focus on Furniture, said.
When you start to plan how you will create a friendly guest room, Samantha suggests starting with what particular needs the guest may have and decorate the room with comfort and storage in mind.
“Think about what luggage they will bring with them and ensure the room is not cluttered leaving plenty of room for your guests to put their belongings,” Ms Clarke said.
Consider opting for a co-ordinated bedroom furniture range that can cater for larger rooms if you are overwhelmed by how to style and decorate a welcoming guest room.
“Bedroom suites are a wonderful solution when creating a guest room as they provide matching furniture pieces at affordable prices and you can save time shopping around for different pieces,”
“All you need to do is add the final touches and style the room how you like it with pillows, cushions, bed linen and a bedside lamp,” said Ms Clarke.
Ms Clarke recommends choosing a queen bed rather than a single bed if possible.
“When shopping for beds in a guest room and if you have adequate space, consider queen beds rather than single beds as it provides sufficient sleeping space for a single person, couple or siblings,” said Ms Clarke.
If your guest room is short on space or you are sharing the room with a home office, consider a sofa bed.
“Sofa beds are the perfect sleepover solution for guests in smaller spaces and when they are gone, you can simply flip the sofa bed back to enjoy a comfortable couch.”
The Java Sofa Bed from Focus on Furniture is fully upholstered in a hardwearing fabric in a choice of taupe or graphite for a smart look, price $999.
“Don’t forget to check the measurements of the fold out sofa bed before your purchase to ensure it can easily fit into the room without overcrowding,”
“When it comes to creating a welcoming guest room, less is often more and with smart planning your guests will feel like they’ve stayed at a 5-star hotel,” Ms Clarke said.
