The best decor ideas to transform your guest room

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Guest room transformation:
decor ideas

As a rarely used room, the guest room can sometimes lack charm and warmth. This is also true when it is also dedicated to another use such as a dressing room or an office. Therefore, a few decorating ideas will make this space as pleasant as the rest of the house to welcome your guests properly.

Choose a bed adapted to the space and use of the room

The most important point in the guest room: the bed. However, different models can be considered. Indeed, you will not choose the same type of bed if the room is used only as a guest room, or if it is also an office, a dressing room, etc.

For a full-fledged room

If the room that serves as a guest room is solely dedicated to this use, you can definitely opt for a large bed depending on its size. Choose, for example, a double bed 160x200 so that your guests have all the necessary space to sleep well. If you still want to have storage in the room, why not opt for a storage bed?

For a room with two uses

However, if the guest room is also an office or a dressing room the rest of the time, it's better to choose a less bulky bed that can be used as seating during the day, such as the daybed. You can opt for a single daybed or a double daybed. The double daybed and a trundle daybed with a second pull-out bed in a drawer under the base.

The daybed is an excellent choice, as it can be used for sitting when not used for sleeping. Today, you can find very attractive models like our LANDES khaki daybed to be accessorized with small cushions to make it even more comfortable.

Focus on the presence of storage

The presence of storage is always appreciated, even in a guest room. They allow you to keep the place organized and therefore much more pleasant.

For a full-fledged room

If the room is entirely dedicated to accommodating your guests, you can opt for storage where they can store their belongings during their stay, such as a small wardrobe or a chest of drawers, for example. You can also install bedside tables which will be very practical at bedtime and will immediately dress up the room.

If you have the necessary space, a small table or a dressing table is also often very appreciable in this type of space. Take inspiration from how a hotel room is furnished to focus on the right items and make your guest room perfectly functional.

For a room with two uses

If the room has two uses, storage will be even more necessary. There's no question of welcoming your friends amidst your paperwork or piled-up clothes. You must therefore have enough storage for your belongings so that the room is permanently well organized.

If you usually store linen there, make sure you have enough storage furniture. Prefer a closed wardrobe for a better impression, but also to protect your belongings from dust. If it's an office, opt for accessories to sort and store your documents, and why not a small bookcase for books, binders, etc.

The decorative elements that make all the difference

Finally, you can take a closer look at the decoration of the room to refine your guest room and make it even more pleasant. Don't forget that you will also have to clean this room regularly even if it is only used occasionally. Avoid accumulating objects so that dusting is easy, while incorporating decorative elements to create a cozy guest room.

The curtains

Curtains are essential in a bedroom. They allow you to dim the light, hide from overlooking, and immediately give a warm aspect to the space. Opt for light and airy sheers to preserve the brightness of the room. Cotton or linen are natural materials that will be very pleasant to the touch.

An accent lamp

More than the main light in the room, the installation of an accent lamp will also be greatly appreciated. This can be a bedside lamp or a floor lamp. Your guests will thus be able to choose to turn on a soft light in the evening to create an atmosphere conducive to rest, or to read a little before falling asleep.

A small armchair

If space in the guest room allows, a small armchair in addition to the daybed will provide extra seating. Moreover, this type of element helps to furnish the space and create a cozy and warm atmosphere. You can opt for a fabric armchair, but also choose something more original like rattan, for example.

However, be careful not to choose a model that is too imposing, as it should still be easy to move around the room.

Wall frames

Finally, you can finish decorating the guest room with frames on the wall. These will allow you to personalize the decor a bit more and give more life to the room. Painting, beautiful photo, movie poster, reproduction of a work - choose what you like and what corresponds to the universe you have created in the room.

You can also opt for the presence of a mirror which will be very appreciable for your guests. This will also give an impression of depth to the room.

Plants

Finally, you can add some life to this room by adding a few plants in pretty pots.