Spare Bedroom Office Design Ideas – When we moved from our tiny 1 bedroom apartment to our 2 bedroom apartment last year, I was very excited at the prospect of having more space for Eddie and I. I wanted a guest room, but also needed space for us to work on our laptops. Solution? Combo guest room/home office! When living in a small space, rooms have to work overtime. Even though the room is very small, I know we can make it work – it just means we have to be creative in using our space!
At our old place, Eddie and I had two separate tables in different rooms of the house. However, I knew they wouldn’t fit and make sense next to each other in our new home. We decided to go with a table for two instead! Each takes up less space than two pieces, and as an added bonus, looks super soft and cohesive. We were lucky that the two Ikea tables we had our eyes on matched this wall
Spare Bedroom Office Design Ideas
They are mounted on 2 white bases with a small storage unit in the middle for extra storage.
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My goal is to make the guest room light, comfortable and airy so that friends and family who are with us feel at home. Sheer curtains, an oversized wall hanging, comfy pillows and a sweet lil side table do the trick. My parents live in New York and I want to have a bed big enough for both of them when they visit – but I know that nothing bigger than a twin size frame will fit in this corner. That’s where this soft camp bed comes in! It’s actually two beds in one – we leave them stacked, but whenever we have more guests with us, we slide the top frame down and voila – two twin beds! Both mattresses fit in it when stacked, so we don’t have to worry about taking it out of storage. If we only have one guest, the bunk beds can be safely laid on because the top bed has small plastic feet that fit into the holes on the bottom bed. It really is a genius hacking site!
Advantages of a combined guest bedroom/home office? The bed also serves as a perfect space for a light break from work. Eddie and I use it completely as a day bed, either to read a book, pet the cat, enjoy a cup of tea and a snack, or when I want to get cozy on my laptop.
I wanted to use the wall space we have in this room, so we attached the Ikea Ekby Hemnes brackets and shelf to Eddie’s desk (like here). I just love the shelf sitch styling! Books, plants and framed photos are some of my favorite things to decorate a shelf with.
Above my side of the table I placed two prints that I typed from the Black & Blooms printer – Wonderland and Summertime. I shot both photos at Venice Beach, they are my favorite pairs in the store! I want our home office to be relaxing and inspiring, a stress-free but functional place where Eddie and I can be creative and really enjoy our work. These publications help with that! They make me laugh and are a reminder of how grateful I am to have my own small business made possible by readers and shop customers like you.
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In this corner I hung a ceramic wall that I made in Gopi Shah x P.F. Workshop Candle Co, a fan given to me by my dear friend Whitney Leigh Morris, a wall charm I bought as a souvenir from Portland, and a lil print by The Grits with one of my favorite quotes/songs. I actually named one of my prints after that song! You can listen to Keep It Sunny in the store playlist. I made a cute rubber tree and terrarium at one of The Sill workshops for a green touch on the table.
I need as much storage as possible, but I also want it to be pretty. This little birch storage box is cute and will keep all the unsightly office stuff organized and in sight. I like to play with height, so having another flat surface on top of the chest just ties the whole table together.
It took us a while to finally tackle the website decor, but I’m so thankful we did. You’ve made a big difference – I want to spend time here now while it’s pretty run down and seems to be dirty all the time. Now it’s a place where we like to work and relax, and I like to think that our guests are happy here too 🙂 If you don’t have the space at home, consider creating a multi-purpose space with a combination home office / guest room to host overnight guests. This space can serve as a spare room for occasional guests or to store unused luggage. With some customization, this space can be transformed into a highly functional and attractive bedroom.
As many of us need offices in our homes, this is a great way to get everyday use out of your space while still accommodating the occasional visitor – or providing the perfect space for a cat!
My Guest Room And Home Office Makeover
Doing this task can seem daunting. However, Murphy beds, sleeper sofas and couches are some of the best solutions.
You can easily turn a spare room into a combination of workspace and guest room. If you enjoy sewing or crafting, this is the perfect place for a functional office and craft room. Whether you have a large or small room, the examples below will help you create the perfect multipurpose room.
Use a minimalist approach to create the perfect room layout for small homes without a lot of space. Add a variety of ways to add small details to make your room feel cozy, such as wall art, window treatments, and table lamps. Check out the fantastic guest room office ideas below that we’ve compiled for you to get you started. Below each image is additional information and the source of the designer. Be sure to let us know in the comments below which of these home office ideas inspired you the most and why!
1. This traditional multi-functional space we built in Los Angeles features a guest room/office combination. Plenty of natural light brings the exterior and creates a feeling of spaciousness. Pillows come in every style. The walls are whitewashed using 1/2″ thick plywood. Above the sofa is a beautiful painting by the artist Uta Ritke. The room measures 7′ x 8′ while the table is roughly 7′ x 2’6″. (via Sol Haus Design)
Farmhouse Style Home Office
2. This modern home office/guest room in a San Francisco home features a traditional trundle bed. It fits mattresses with dimensions of 54 × 75. The space also includes a built-in desk and built-in drawers for laundry and office supplies. Sliding glass doors lead to the terrace. (via Tamalpais Construction Company)
3. The small apartment uses the second bedroom as a study and an occasional guest bedroom. The Daybed Case Study by Modernica can be used to accommodate overnight guests. The durable worktop is solid maple wood accented with the Different World Chair by Humanscale. Storage is custom made by Custom by Ferris LLC in Washington DC. The room is 9’x9′ and the music is from WAC Light. (by Patrick Brian Jones PLLC)
4. This classic home office doubles as a guest bedroom thanks to a colorful daybed. Built-in wardrobes provide functionality and storage space. (by Katie Ridder)
5. An apartment in Ottawa offers an elegant and stylish office and guest room. A wall of built-in storage hides a bed that can be folded down to make a comfortable guest bed. (via Details page 4)
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6. A room measuring 168 square feet was used for sleeping, reading, sewing, writing, painting and dressing. This site is a natural design to utilize every hole. With two closets, one is also converted into a small office. Used to store sewing materials and other craft materials. (via Hearth & Hedgerow)
7. A small and cramped room turns into an efficient home office and occasional guest bedroom. The vision of this collection for the workplace is to create a tasteful and stylish environment that reflects the owner’s Nigerian heritage. (via Dona Rosene Interiors)
8. Office/guest bedroom has custom built-in wardrobes, Murphy bed and desk. A walnut headboard has been added to customize the look, while oak shelves provide plenty of space for accessories. (via Jula Cole Design)
9. An apartment in Toronto, Canada offers this traditional office and guest room. This space offers plenty of natural light through the windows that frame the view of the lake. (via Jackie Glass Inc.)
Our Home Office/guest Bedroom — Black & Blooms
10. In this beautiful house