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Whether there’s always a guest over, or it’s typically used for something other than sleeping, revamping a guest bedroom is always fun. Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style Advisor at Furniture Choice, shares 4 easy tips to update an extra room for maximum enjoyment.

1. Store Smartly

Kaydian Walkworth Ottoman Storage Bed – Double – £499.99

A guest bedroom provides great additional storage space for out-of-season clothes and bedding. “The goal is to disguise or store so cleverly that it wouldn’t be a bother even when you have visitors over,” says Rebecca. “Using an ottoman bed is one of the best ways to do this without taking up any extra floor space in the room.”

How to achieve this:

  • Use ottoman beds with plenty of storage space.
  • Create a window seat with storage space – it’s also a cosy reading nook.
  • Vacuum pack bulkier items like bedding and winter wear.

2. Pay Homage to your Favourite Characters

Kaydian Hexham Elephant Grey Fabric Storage Bed – £349.99, Bloomsbury White & Grey High Gloss 3 Piece 2 Door Wardrobe Bedroom Furniture Set – £469.97

“Decorating a bedroom as homage to a character can be as full-on or pared back as you like. Start with the walls – paint or wallpaper them in the main colour of the theme,” advises Rebecca. Decorating the rest of the room is easy enough for fans with merchandise to display. “Then, style the space with relevant memorabilia and artwork to really make the theme shine,” she says. 

 “Decor that is stylish yet practical is my favourite kind. Pillows, clocks, and lamps are some examples,” says Rebecca. “It can be as simple as choosing a red alarm clock and blue bedspread for a Captain America themed bedroom – just have fun.”

3. Embrace Some Zen

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Bedrooms should be a place of peace, and a spare guest bedroom is no different. “In the business of our lives, it’s really important to have a quiet place where you can just go to chill and recharge.” Turn a guest bedroom into a zen space perfect for practising yoga or meditation.

“Let in plenty of natural light and paint the room a calm neutral like grey, ivory or taupe. You’ll definitely feel the zen vibes start to flow in there,” says Rebecca. “Add finishing touches like a large mirror, plants and candles to bring in a sense of life and cosiness.”

4.    Make it Multifunctional 

Urban Rustic 1 Drawer Dressing Table with Mirror – £199.99

A spare room can multifunction as a space to showcase hobbies while also providing for overnight guests comfortably. “A guest bedroom is completely customisable to suit your personality and needs, so have fun while creating a practical and stylish space,” advises Rebecca.

How to achieve this: 

  • Determine how the room will be used. Put up a lovely filled bookcase for a bedroom and library.
  • Slip in hobby pieces like musical instruments into the decor and theme of the room.
  • Choose furniture that serves more than one purpose like sofa beds and ottoman stools.
  • Incorporate clear visual dividers to show the different functional areas of the room. This can be done by strategically placing carpets, cabinets or decorative room dividers.

Lina Ayers