More people than ever are working from home, either full time, or part-time, so creating a home office that’s both productive, comfortable, and multifunctional is a practical way to make use of your spare bedroom.
In most homes, the spare bedroom is usually one of the smaller rooms, so it’s important to make use of the space available in the best way possible. In this article, we’re sharing some expert tips on how to design a home office/guest room hybrid in your spare bedroom that will not only provide a welcoming and comfortable place for your guests to stay, but also serve as a productive office space for when you’re working from home.
Choose a Multi-Functional Bed
Depending on how frequently you have visitors to stay you might want a double bed in your spare bedroom. However, if your visits from guests are generally less frequent, a sofa bed or daybed will suffice.
The main advantage of choosing a sofa bed for your spare bedroom is that it will turn into a double bed for your guests. This gives you the option to host single guests as well as couples in your spare room. When you don’t have guests in your spare room the sofa will give you a comfortable place to read and relax when you are not working.
Daybeds are a very chic option, but they generally only sleep one person. Since daybeds are usually the width of a full-sized single bed they can feel quite deep if you want to use them for sitting on. They are great for lounging and laying down on though, so whether you choose a daybed or a sofa bed is really down to personal preference.
The final option for a multifunctional bed is to choose a murphy bed. Murphy beds pull down from the wall, so they hardly take up any floor space when folded away. This is the best option for very small rooms, as you won’t notice the bed when it’s not in use.
Pick a Practical Desk
There are plenty of options available when it comes to choosing a desk for your home office, but it really comes down to the size of the room and your personal needs. If you work from home full time you may want a larger desk. In this case, a built-in desk is usually the best option, as it can be customized for your room.
For smaller bedrooms, you may want to consider a corner desk or a small desk that can be moved around as needed. Another great option for small rooms is a murphy desk. Much like a murphy bed, a murphy desk will fold up flat against the wall, or into a shelving unit or small cupboard. This will give you all the benefits of a regular desk, along with space to store office supplies, but with the added benefit that you can fold it away completely when you have guests staying in your spare bedroom.
