Welcoming guests into your home when you live in a small space can definitely be a challenge! But not to worry, with our space saving hacks, we will show you the best small guest room ideas to make the most out of your space. With our small guest room design ideas your guests won’t even realize how small your space really is and will be excited to come back to visit!
As the owner of a 1,200 square foot home, I have struggled finding room in my home that I could dedicate specifically for guests that are staying the night. I always want my guests to feel comfortable in the home but don’t have an entire room to dedicate only for them. With these tips and small guest room ideas, your home can transform into the perfect place for your guests to stay
In this blog post, we’ll explore 21 small guest room ideas that will help you maximize your space while creating a warm and cozy environment for your friends and family. Whether you have an entire small bedroom to dedicate as a guest room or you have a tiny corner in your home to blow up an air mattress, there is sure to be an idea that will work perfectly for your small home.
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How to make a guest room cozy?
Here are some ways that you can make a guest room cozy:
- Have extra pillows and blankets on the bed
- Make sure the room smells good
- Light candles for a warm glow
- Use a soft color palette with warm colors
- Hang curtains
- Paint the room a warm toned color
- Add a cozy rug
Best Small Guest Room Ideas
1. Choose a Light Color Palette
When selecting the paint color and color scheme for your small guest room, be sure to use a light color palette. Make your guests feel relaxed and peaceful during their stay in your home by keeping the colors in the room neutral and calming. Try light blues, whites, light grays and pale yellow colors in the room.
BEST NEUTRAL PAINT COLORS FOR A GUEST BEDROOM:
- BENJAMIN MOORE ABALONE
- BENJAMIN MOORE SIMPLY WHITE
- BENJAMIN MOORE NATURAL CREAM
- SHERWIN WILLIAMS GOSSAMER VEIL 9165
- BENJAMIN MOORE BALBOA MIST
- BENJAMIN MOORE CLASSIC GRAY
- BENJAMIN MOORE OCEAN AIR 2123-50
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2. Small Guest Room Office Combo
Try dedicating half of your small home office to use as a guest space. I know this may seem difficult if your room is already small to begin with, but it is possible with some creativity! Try using a trundle bed or a small pull out couch as a sleeping area for your guests that can easily be converted back into a seating area when it is not needed.
3. Pull Out Couch
In your small living room, consider investing in a pull out couch or sleeper sofa if you frequently have guests staying over for the night. We love the idea of having a pull out couch in the living room because it provides your guests with the maximum amount of space in your house and they can also access to the main living areas of the home easily. Guests will probably also appreciate having the tv on in the living room to fall asleep to.
4. Air Mattress Guest Room
Clear some furniture out of your living room and create this cozy pop up temporary guest room! Impress your guests by setting up the coziest and most inviting air mattress they have ever slept on. Make your air mattress feel like a regular bed by adding some cozy throw blankets over top and styling the mattress like you would a normal bed.
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We absolutely love this Intex air mattress because it has lasted us years and has a built in pump which makes filling it up fast and easy!
5. Welcome Gifts For Your Guests
One the best ways to really make your guests feel welcome in your small guest room is to place a welcome basket on their bed for when they arrive. This is such a cute and cozy way of saying welcome to my home!
Create a basket with some essentials they made need during their stay or maybe just some yummy snacks that they can enjoy during their visit!
WELCOME GUEST GIFT BASKET IDEAS:
- PAJAMAS
- TOOTHPASTE/TOOTHBRUSH
- SHAMPOO/ CONDITIONER
- SNACKS
- FUZZY SOCKS
- SLIPPERS
- WARM BLANKET
- WELCOME NOTE WITH WIFI PASSWORD
- WATER BOTTLES
- TYLENOL
- PHONE CHARGER
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6. Small Guest Room Ideas with TV
Sometimes staying in someone else’s home at night with no lights on or a tv on can be a little scary if you aren’t familiar with the home. Many people like the comfort of knowing that the tv is on in the background when they sleep, however, a tv isn’t always practical especially in a tiny guest room.
Mounting the tv on the wall can save you floor space and give both comfort and entertainment for your guests in the small guest room. Avoid purchasing a bulky tv stand to prevent the small room from feeling even smaller.
7. Small Home Gym and Guest Room Combination
Divide a section of your small home gym area and turn it into cozy a guest room space. When splitting up a room to serve multiple purposes, be sure to plan what part of the room is most important to you and dedicate more space for it.
In this small home gym and guest area space, they styled a comfortable sofa with pillows and throw blankets with this cozy neutral area rug to bring the look together. The room feels so cozy and inviting that you don’t even notice the gym equipment in the space!
8. Add a Pop of Color
Have fun in the guest room by adding a pop of color in the decor pieces and bedding. Get creative and change the color scheme to match the seasons or any upcoming holidays. For example, during Valentine’s Day add some pink linens and florals to brighten the space!
9. Murphy Bed
A Murphy bed is the best small guest room idea if you frequently have guests and are limited in floor space in your home. Consider a Murphy bed chest that can easily be disguised as a piece of furniture in your small home!
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How awesome is this space saving small guest room bed idea! This Nantucket Murphy bed chest opens up into a queen bed that you can easily put away and take out when guests arrive.
10. Modern Guest Room
Add a modern touch to your small guest bedroom by selecting sleek finishes in your light fixtures and decor. Choose neutral or white linens and keep the colors in the room to a minimum.
We adore this modern guest bedroom because of how serene and peaceful the color choices are in the space. This beautiful sleeper couch is perfect for the small space because guests can relax and lounge during the day and then open up the couch at night for bedtime.
TIP: Be sure to have extra pillows and blankets in the guest room if your guests will be sleeping on a pull out couch. How many times have you spent the night in someone’s home and have been freezing the entire night? Please leave your guests extra blankets and make sure they are comfortable before they go to bed.
11. Add a Mirror
In a small room, adding mirrors can help to reflect any natural light into your space. By bringing in more light, the room will feel and appear larger. We have a mirror in each of our living areas in our small home and it really does create the illusion of a bigger room.
12. Vertical Storage
Adding vertical storage areas is a game changer when it comes to small guest room storage and decor space. Hide any messy items in baskets on your shelves or storage units to easily disguise any mess from your guests.
13. Trundle Daybed
A trundle daybed is the perfect way to gain a sleeping area in your home without taking up anymore room. We love this small guest room idea for sleepovers with friends or your children and their friends. A trundle bed allows guests to sleep near each other but still have the privacy of having their own mattress.
14. Add Shelving
We love this small guest room storage and decor idea! Adding a wall mounted shelving unit for your guests can be great to store their clothing, gadgets, and miscellaneous items.
Keep extra blankets, waters, and snacks for your guests so they don’t need to feel uncomfortable asking for anything!
TIP: Add a decorative letter board to your shelving area with the wifi password and username so you and your guests can easily find it!
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15. Guest Room Closet
Be sure to stock your guest room closet with extra pillows, blankets, and toiletries for your guests to use during their stay. We like to always have our spare room closet stocked with pillows and blankets so that you can easily find them for unexpected guests and guests know exactly where they are too.
16. Simple Small Guest Room
If you have a spare room in your home, create this simple guest room idea that will make your visitors feel like they are at a five star hotel! We love how simply beautiful the room decor is!
The white walls and white linens give this space a hotel feel, while the cozy neutral warm tones in the rug, throw blanket and window treatments add that homey feeling.
17. Decorate the Nightstand
Brighten up your guest room by making sure the nightstand is both inviting and stylish. We suggest some fresh flowers, books, a clock and a lamp to instantly style your night stand. Keep phone chargers, hand creams and essential items conveniently located in the nightstand for your guests to use if need be.
18. Use Hotel Style Bedding
WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS HOTEL STYLE BEDDING:
- WHITE FITTED SHEET AND FLAT SHEET
- QUILT
- 4 PILLOWS
- WHITE DUVET
- SHAMS
- THROW PILLOWS
- KNIT THROW BLANKET
19. Paint the Guest Room a Serene Blue
Paint the guest room a calming and serene blue color or add blue accents to the walls to achieve this look.
BEST CALMING BLUE PAINT COLORS:
- BENJAMIN MOORE SLATE BLUE (GREY COOL TONED BLUE)
- SHERWIN WILLIAMS NAVAL (DARK NAVY BLUE)
- BENJAMIN MOORE PALLADIAN BLUE (LIGHT GREEN BLUE)
- BENJAMIN MOORE VAN COURTLAND BLUE (BABY BLUE)
- BENJAMIN MOORE BEACH GLAS (COASTAL LIGHT GREEN BLUE)
- SHERWIN WILLIAMS KRYPTON (LIGHT BLUE SLATE GREY)
- BENJAMIN MORE SLATE (LIGHT SLATE BLUE)
20. Coastal Guest Room
Copy this coastal grandmother style guest room in your spare room by blending blue tones, greens, and whites. Add a serene wildlife canvas into the bedroom and different textures on the bed to make the room feel cozy just like grandma’s house.
21. Double Twin Beds
If you frequently have guests staying in your home or just need small guest room inspiration for two, check out this awesome small guest room idea! Style two identical twin beds in a similar bedding and keep the decor neutral and simple.
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