Ways to upgrade your guest bedroom

Ways to upgrade your guest bedroom

We often start with high hopes for our guest (spare) bedroom, but it can quickly become a bit of a dumping ground. It is just too tempting to hide spare bits of furniture, luggage, bedding and other household clutter out of sight and out of mind behind its closed doors.

But with a few smart tweaks, guest bedrooms can become little sanctuaries that encourage us to host family. They can often be small, so redecorating is not a behemoth undertaking, and they can also be an opportunity to indulge your decorating fantasies, with bright colour or eye-catching wallpaper that you might not want to test out in your main living areas. Below are some ideas that could help you on your way.

Prioritise (beautiful) storage
For guests, there's nothing worse than having to keep clothes crumpled in suitcases. Built-in storage is a great use of space and provides an opportunity to get creative. For examples of what Reflective could offer why not check out our built-in storage solutions.

Don’t hold back
Papering a ceiling – and especially a pitched ceiling – creates a cosy, tented effect in the most diminutive of spaces. Guest bedrooms are an opportunity to indulge your decorating fantasies too with a feature wallpaper that you might not want to live with daily.

Create a haven
Neutrals are great for facilitating sleep and relaxation. Choose soothing colours that are relaxing to be around. Warm neutrals and pastels are the perfect starting point. Creams, gentle beiges and soft spiced shapers are the perfect starting point for relaxing bedroom ideas.

Go for glamour
A dressing table and mirror are a total luxury in a guest bedroom and can be a great way to inject a bit of personality with the playful leopard print stool and family photos. A built-in design that sits flush with the bed is a great use of space and even holds a handy bedside wall lamp.

Save space
Make a feature of the guest bed, no matter how tiny. This recessed nook designed by Studio Peake has been wallpapered and furnished with a slim day bed – usually a better option than a sofa bed because they can house storage underneath. The articulated floor lamp is a nice touch too as guests can move the spotlights around when getting ready or for some late-night reading.

Thoughtful extras
Thoughtful finishing touches such as fresh flowers and a clean robe, a pile of magazines/books, task lighting for reading or working and a full-length mirror can make all the difference to a guest’s relaxing stay.

Remember, for all your custom-fitted wardrobes and fitted bedroom solutions why not speak to the team at Reflective. Call us on 0115 984 3300 or email info@reflectivewardrobes.co.uk.

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