Make the office/guest room comfortable for guests and functional for your work needs.
Designing an office/guest room takes careful planning in order to be successful. Highly organized cabinetry allows for the worker to easily tuck away items when guests are in town, while also allowing a guest to stow his belongings, sleep comfortably and relax. Unless you have guests frequently, the room will likely be used as an office more than a guest room, so if there is a discrepancy in the design, choose the option that benefits the office functionality more than the guest room. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Remove any clutter in the room. Take a minimalist approach when combining two different functions into a single space, especially in smaller rooms. Organize and clean closets, drawers and other areas that store miscellaneous household objects, and donate or move out any items that you do not need in the room. Starting with a clean canvas makes the design process more efficient.
2. Choose a color palette for the office/guest room. The color palette will be a driving force for the design and provides a chance for you to highlight your own personal style and taste. The color palette can be monochromatic, analogous or complementary. Bring home samples of a few of your favorite shades from a local paint store for testing to ensure that the proper color is chosen. Wallpaper and different painting techniques can also be applied to seamlessly unite the two functions of the space. Paint the room or hang the wallpaper.
3. Purchase multipurpose furnishings. Simple and multipurpose furniture pieces are ideal for an office/guest room. A day bed, couch or loveseat that pulls out into a bed are fitting options in this design. Computer armoires and hideaway office centers provide necessary organizational space for office materials and tuck away in seconds. A second armoire with tuck away cabinets and drawers can hold electronics (TV, DVD player, DVDs, and so on) as well as a guest's clothes. Desk chairs vary in size and style; choose something appropriate for the room based on the size of the room and amount of foot traffic. For larger office/guest rooms, add a small sitting chair and ottoman.
4. Install bookshelves and cubbyholes in the room's closet on which to store office and room supplies. If the closet is big enough, you can even put the desk in it to separate the work area from the sleep area. Use wicker baskets to store anything from extra towels to magazines. Wicker baskets match almost any decor and provide easy access to items.
5. Provide bedside lighting with lamps that complement the overall design. Place a comfortable blanket in a dresser or closet, along with linens and towels. If applicable, hang extra hangers in the room's closet on which guests can hang their nice clothes.
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