If you are lucky enough to have a spare room, one of the logical things to do with it is to convert it into a guest room. Making this room welcoming is not only a key factor in impressing the people you invite in, but it can also add value to your house if one day you decide to sell it. So what should you do in order to get a stunning guest room? This post gives you some tips.

A Comfy Bed

Of course this is the main element of the room, and although normally guests wouldn't spend a lot of time in this room, they will sleep in it, so you need a cosy and comfortable bed. Of course the size of the bed will depend on the size of the bedroom. Ideally you should go for a double bed as this is far more inviting, but if the room is big enough and you can afford it, then king size is the best bed that will ensure a nice sleeping session!

Storage

The bedroom has to be as comfortable as possible and this includes having storage to make life easier for your guests. Wardrobes and shelves should be present for the guests to leave their stuff in. A chair can also be very useful as when not being used for sitting, it is another item where visitors can hang their coats or leave their things.

Bedside Table

These are a place where your guests can leave their necessities such as mobile phones, books or even a glass of water. A very common thing to do is to leave a phone to charge on the bedside table, and for this reason it is highly recommended to install a plug near them. When choosing bedside tables, you should keep in mind that you are using them not only for their practical use, but also because they contribute to the looks of the room. Because of this, you should pay attention to how they match the rest of the bedroom. The easiest thing to do is to choose a neutral colour for them, as this way they will match any colour scheme easily.

Lighting

The bedroom should be as light as possible, so when natural light is not enough, artificial light should be good enough to complement it. You should also use some lighting on the bedside table, as this makes night time much more comfortable. You can also install some string lights to create an atmosphere and make it more cosy.

Floors

The flooring is key for the looks of a room. If you are wondering which floor is best, the good news is that every type is suitable. Since you don’t get visitors everyday, this is not a room that gets too much footfall, meaning it is pretty unlikely that a floor here would get damaged. We would advise you to go for a solid wood floor as this is the most warm and welcoming floor and gives sophistication to the room. If you have underfloor heating you still can get the wood looks thanks to engineered wood, and if you are on a budget then go for laminate. In each of the three cases you will have many kinds of woods and colours available. We would advise you to go for a neutral colour, not only because they are very easy to match but also because if the room is small it will open up the space.

So there you have it, some ideas that will help you to create an amazing guest room that will impress your visitors!

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