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Get a firm grip on your vision for the space, pay attention to the most important purposes your office serves, and then implement any of these tips that serve your vision for the room. A few small details can take your multipurpose room to a cozy and calm home office that doubles as a retreat for your home's overnight guests. You may be trying to save tabletop space in your combined home office and guest room. If that's the case, opt for a floor lamp that could light your desk and the bedside area at the same time, or that you can easily move as needed when the room's function changes. A city studio apartment in London features just 25 square meters! This highly functional space is used as both an office, lounge area, and bedroom.
A mirrored closet keeps the interior clean, uncluttered, and appear more spacious. 180-degree hinges enable the doors to completely open, creating a comfortable and functional workspace. A condo in Ottawa features a sleek and stylish office and guest room. A wall of built-in storage conceals a bed that folds down as a comfortable guest bed. A small condo uses a second bedroom as an office and occasional guest bedroom. A Case Study Day Bed by Modernica can be used to accommodate an overnight guest.
Focus on the Bed
This is especially useful if you live in a smaller home or apartment where there isn’t a dedicated guest room to begin with. Sourcing a large vintage or thrifted wooden dining table to use as a desk is an affordable option for those who like to have a large surface area to work on. In this minimalist black-and-white office guest room from real estate agent and interior designer Julian Porcino, a large wooden table adds warmth and fills the space. Orienting the desk facing out toward the spacious room makes it easy to give your eyes a break and is often more comfortable than facing a wall.
If you struggle to make your combo room feel spacious, consider vertical paneling in a light neutral shade. This will lengthen your walls and add texture for visual interest. Just one wall accented in this can change the entire room. Try placing paneling accents on the wall behind your bed or in front of your desk to draw the eye to the most important part of the room.
The Key Is to Make the Room Simple Yet Cozy
Consider placing folded bath towels, along with a washcloth and hand towel, at the foot of the bed. This guest bedroom/office idea can really wow your visitors by making the space feel like a welcoming five-star hotel. If space and budget allow for it, a murphy bed is a great option for an office and guest room combo. Although this room has to strike a balance between your needs as a workspace with your guests’ needs, there is definitely common ground here. Both you and your guests need a little serenity so you can concentrate and so they can get a good night’s sleep. Simplicity and coziness go a long way to creating that environment.
For additional insight, see our guide on How to Style a Guest Bedroom Your Visitors Will Love. For more tips, read our blog, Create Your Ideal Space to Work From Home. If you work from a laptop, you'll want to have a way to store it or carry it around when your visitors are using your home office. Made of natural wool with handsome leather accents, the Felt Laptop Sleeve is an excellent choice — and it pairs well with the desk mat and cord keeper for a cohesive look.
Add a Magazine Rack
Find your favorite home office inspiration and build a guest room around it, or vice versa. One cohesive design is best to ensure the room looks well put together. You’ll want to find the best way to comfortably accommodate both a bed and a desk. Once you know how much space you’re working with you can then select the proper size of furniture to fill the space. The side table is kept simple with two plants in blue pots to mirror the blue from the ceiling.
To go with the lounge vibe, I also added a wall sconce so it can serve as a table lamp when people sleep here or a reading light when we are using it as an office. In fact, we had to return the first sleeper sofa we purchased because the mattress was too firm to sit on. When it is time to use it as a sleeper we have to fold down the back cushion which creates an uneven surface to sleep on. A lot of sofa beds on the market can accommodate two people. If you use a daybed instead, it can only accommodate one person.
Choosing the right lighting combination for your guest room home office can be a bit of a challenge. Make sure the space is well-lit for your needs but also not too bright and overwhelming. A good rule of thumb is to choose a combination of task lighting, such as desk lamps, and accent lighting, such as floor lamps or table lamps. In addition, install a dimmer switch to broaden the possibilities and help create the perfect ambiance for your guests. No one wants their guest bedroom to feel like a corporate office.
If the room has space for one, a reading nook will get lots of use from you and anyone who stays over. A messy desk can make your guest room seem cramped and uninviting. By keeping your workstation clean and tidy, it’s easier to put everything away when guests come over, and you’ll make your guests feel more at home.
At some point, we might consider swapping this queen sized bed for an office daybed or a guest room sofa bed. In fact, I didn’t really realize just how bad the placement of the bed was until we moved it out and rearranged a few weeks ago. How much bigger the room feels with just those simple changes of the bed! Between that and the new lighter color on the walls, the room feels like a completely different space.
Take time to imagine how the bed looks in the center versus in a corner. Next, consider where the desk makes the most sense, then add in storage components, and so on. This room doesn’t need much more than a bed, a desk, some storage space, and perhaps a chair. By taking a minimalist approach to designing, you create a space that can be shaped for a multiple purposes. I always think guest rooms need a lamp, so guests can have the option of dimming lights for comfort.
So, when deciding on furniture for the workspace of your guest room, make selections that are stylish and well-designed. Materials such as chrome, colored velvet upholstery, and abstract art will all create a lux vibe and ditch the stuffy cubicle feel. With space becoming an absolute premium in modern homes, the decision to combine the guestroom with the home office is indeed a smart one. Wide taupe-and-white stripes on the walls of office guest room from Karen B Wolf Interiors makes the space feel more expansive. The desk, chair, bed, and decor accessories add some style while keeping the overall neutral tones of the room. Antique round dining tables with folding sides can also be used as console tables that can be pulled out from the wall and unfolded when more table space is required or desired.
A daybed can work well for those looking to save space. Similar to a pull-out sofa, you can use this multi-use piece for sleeping or sitting. You can also use it as a chaise lounge if you ever want to work off your laptop while laying back and stretching out your legs. Not everyone is a fan of stark minimalism, of course, and that’s totally fine. Fabric storage bins downplay the office feel that the room might take on over time.
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