{"id":1831,"date":"2016-08-16T23:31:29","date_gmt":"2016-08-17T03:31:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/?p=1831"},"modified":"2021-07-09T18:44:45","modified_gmt":"2021-07-09T22:44:45","slug":"spare-room-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/spare-room-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Spare Room Ideas: Convert Yours to a Home Office &#038; Guest Room"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Space can be at a premium in small homes and condos. Perhaps you\u00a0find yourself craving a proper home office space, but have\u00a0overnight guests on a regular enough basis to make you reluctant to change the design of your guest bedroom.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe\u00a0you have an existing home office space and only have guests stay over a few times a year, but their sleeping accommodations could be improved.<\/p>\n<p>One of the best\u00a0spare room ideas\u00a0is to\u00a0turn your\u00a0extra room\u00a0into a multipurpose\u00a0home office <em>and<\/em> guest room.<\/p>\n<h3>Add a practical, space-saving wall bed to your spare room<\/h3>\n<p>A practical\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/wall-beds\/\">wall bed<\/a> will be one of the key components of your new multipurpose room. Wall beds are also referred to as \u201cMurphy beds\u201d and their biggest benefit is\u00a0how much space they\u2019ll save you. During the day, the wall bed folds up, creating plenty of floor space. When it\u2019s needed, the wall bed\u00a0easily unfolds\u00a0for use.<\/p>\n<p>If your idea of a wall bed involves antiquated images of thin, ugly\u00a0mattresses and creaky mechanisms, you\u2019ll be surprised at how far they\u2019ve advanced. The modern quality wall bed is stylish and just as comfortable as any other bed.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re also a much nicer sleeping option for your guests than makeshift arrangements that has them sleeping on a\u00a0pullout sofa, futon, cot, or an air mattress on the floor.<\/p>\n<p>Custom wall beds can be built as an individual unit or as part of a larger custom cabinetry unit. You can enjoy the benefits of open shelving, drawers, and built-in lighting in the beautifully crafted cabinetry unit whether the wall bed is down or up.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your needs, you can choose from a single, double, or queen-sized wall bed. The hardware on our wall beds also comes with a\u00a0lifetime\u00a0warranty.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1157\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1157\" class=\"wp-image-1157 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/wall-bed-condo-guest-room.jpg\" alt=\"A wall bed creates an instant guest room in a condo.\" width=\"640\" height=\"787\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/wall-bed-condo-guest-room.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/wall-bed-condo-guest-room-244x300.jpg 244w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/787;\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1157\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A wall bed creates an instant guest room in a condo.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Include\u00a0a closet organizer for your guests\u2019 comfort<\/h3>\n<p>If you have guests that stay for lengthier visits than just one night, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/reach-in-closets\/\">closet organizer<\/a> will help them feel more at home, especially if they\u2019ve brought more than one suitcase. A closet organizer will make it\u00a0easier for guests to manage their wardrobe during their stay.<\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019re not entertaining guests for awhile, you can\u00a0take advantage of the closet organizer\u2019s helpful storage features for temporarily storing some of your extra wardrobe.<\/p>\n<h3>Spare room ideas: keep your office supplies organized and hidden<\/h3>\n<p>Your dual-purpose office\/guest room needs to be kept organized. This makes using it on a daily basis easier and it will require minimal cleanup when houseguests require the space.<\/p>\n<p>Use elegantly designed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/home-office\/\">customized cabinetry for the office<\/a>\u00a0to keep all of your\u00a0office\u00a0supplies and belongings organized and out of sight.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-560 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/custom-closets-and-cabinetry.jpg\" alt=\"custom closets and cabinetry\" width=\"740\" height=\"474\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/custom-closets-and-cabinetry.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/custom-closets-and-cabinetry-300x192.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 740px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 740\/474;\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Add\u00a0some final cozy touches to your multipurpose\u00a0space<\/h3>\n<p>Along with\u00a0these main design elements of\u00a0your multipurpose room, add a few tasteful and cozy touches to the\u00a0space.\u00a0A rug, fresh plants, and artwork are\u00a0well-suited to\u00a0both guest rooms and home offices and add a nice touch of warmth.<\/p>\n<p>Use these\u00a0spare room ideas to create a multipurpose room\u00a0and\u00a0maximize your home\u2019s space. Your guests will definitely appreciate the comfortable surroundings you\u2019ve thoughtfully provided for them!<\/p>\n<p>One of our design consultants will be happy to meet with you in your home to discuss your spare room ideas, so book your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/consultation\/\">free consultation<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<h4>See also:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/organize-guest-room\/\">How To Organize Your Guest Room<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/space-saving-murphy-beds-wall-beds\/\">Space-Saving Murphy Beds Are Back<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Space can be at a premium in small homes and condos. Perhaps you\u00a0find yourself craving a proper home office space, but have\u00a0overnight guests on a regular enough basis to make you reluctant to change the design of your guest bedroom. Maybe\u00a0you have an existing home office space and only have guests stay over a few [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14,20],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Spare Room Ideas: Convert Yours to a Home Office &amp; Guest Room<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Need some spare room ideas to help maximize your home\u2019s space? 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