Home Away From Home

Overnight guests won’t expect hotel-like accommodations from your guest room, but you’ll want to be as close to it as you can.

Whether you’re planning for out of town guests or you have a surprise visit from the in-laws, you want to create a space that is both inviting and comfortable for them to stay when they arrive. Making sure they have enough towels, linens, bath products, etc. is important, but the space itself must also accommodate their needs. A guest house or guest room is essential in any home when you have visitors and creating a cozy space for your traveling friends and family is a must. Follow these ideas and your guests will be sure to stay again!

Bathroom

If your space allows, a private bathroom for your guests is sure to make their stay more enjoyable. A place for them to feel at home and freshen up without feeling like they are overstepping their boundaries in your home will keep them at ease.

Bath
Traditional Bathroom by Bethesda Design-Build Firms Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.
Bath
Contemporary Bathroom by Bethesda Design-Build Firms Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.

Kitchen Space

Additionally, a small kitchen area creates a space for your friends and family to bring along any food and drink items they please – making their stay feel a little more like home. Allowing for a small kitchen space lets your guests feel as though they have most of the similar amenities they would in their home.

Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen by Bethesda Design-Build Firms Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.
Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen by Bethesda Design-Build Firms Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.

Double Beds

If you have a small guest space to work with, but know that you will have guests often, a room with 2 beds is an easy way to make space to accommodate all your guests.

Bedroom
Traditional Kids by Harbor Springs Interior Designers & Decorators Cottage Company Interiors

Design

The creative ideas that can be used to design a guest room are endless. While you aren’t the primary user of the room, you’re still the one who lets to design it. Take into account the style and personality of the rest of the home and implement that into your design. Playful patterns and vivid colors brighten up a room, while gray and neutral tones create a comforting feel. Casual yet comfortable decor will make your guests feel right at home.

Family Room
Traditional Family Room by Bethesda Design-Build Firms Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.

Amenities

If your space allows, providing your guest with a TV, radio and reading materials is sure to keep them busy. A reading nook with books and magazines provides entertainment for your guests, and also lets you have a minute to yourself.

Basement
Traditional Basement by Bethesda Design-Build Firms Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.
Bedroom
Modern Bedroom by Houston Interior Designers & Decorators MN Design by Mauricio Nava

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