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With hybrid working here to stay, many rooms have to be multitaskers. If your spare room has been converted into a home office, we have a few tips to help you swap it from functional workspace to welcoming guest room swiftly and easily.
The most important element of a good guest room is, of course, a comfortable bed. Opt for a sofa bed or daybed, which can be used for seating on a workday and easily converted into a cosy bed when visitors call.
Amp up the comfort factor to create an inviting space –– rugs underfoot, cushions and throws, potted plants, etc. These homey touches will also make for a more pleasant and calming workspace, too.
A slimline desk can be quickly changed into a dressing table when company calls. Choose a desk with a drawer to stash paperwork, and keep the surface clear when not in use.
A cushioned office chair in a nice fabric or pretty colour sets a softer tone for an office-bedroom hybrid. Or just swap out the study seat for an occasional chair for instant relaxation.
Centre a sturdy wall hook over the desk and use it to hang a pinboard for workdays, then swap that for a mirror to complete a guest room dressing table set-up.
From paperwork to Post-its, pens to devices, pack it all away in tidy, lidded boxes after work. If guests call at short notice, you can stack the boxes out of the way in seconds.
Divide the wardrobe to define the double-duty nature of the room. Reserve one side for your guests’ needs, keeping hanging rails free for their clothes and tucking linens (towels, a blanket for cold nights, etc.) into drawers. The other side can be kept free for stashing work clutter.
Tip: Stock one side of the wardrobe with guest essentials like spare toiletries, and don’t forget to have empty hangers at-the-ready!
Cube storage lets you fill some cubes with inserts to hide clutter, and devote others to open shelves for display-worthy items. Balance style and functionality with a mix of clutter-corralling fabric inserts and beautiful books and objects.
For a warm, welcoming mood, ambient light is key. Consider this when choosing your task lighting – furnish your desk with a pretty shaded lamp that still casts enough light for working.
Demand more from your furnishings by looking for opportunities for extra storage. For example, choose a daybed with drawers underneath or select a coffee table with a shelf.
Tip: A tidy workspace makes for a relaxed mind – and it is easier to pack up in a flash.
Check out this genius D.I.Y. filing cabinet hack to create a functional home office piece that will work with your guest bedroom décor.
Photo Credit: Cath Muscat
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