How do you feel about your spare room? For many of us, our spare room is a bewildering space. You might have designed a gorgeous guest room, that has now become an office, gym, and hidey-hole. Or your spare room might have no real identity – it’s simply amassed uses and belongings over time.
The beauty of a spare room is that it can be everything – and by making the most of every inch you can craft a multi-use space that is great to spend time in as well as incredibly practical.
So wondering where to start in designing your spare room? Here are our top tips to turn your spare room into your dream room (hint: we love a sofa bed and clever storage!)…
- A sofa bed is a snug essential. If you want to spoil your guests with a glamorous bedroom, but desperately need a bit more living space then take the opportunity to make a snug room. Consider a corner sofa bed which will make the room feel cosier and contained or a clic clac style that can be pulled out in seconds. Whichever style you choose, if you’re making a snug then a luxury sofa bed is likely to be your key piece of furniture and well worth investing in.
- You need serious storage for your hobby haven. A well-thought-out hobby space makes it a breeze to make some me-time. Folding tables are a practical addition that can tuck in against your wall when not in use. A sofa bed can offer a space to catch up on your hobby magazines or take a quick coffee break, plus increases your room’s multi-use potential.
- Keep the ‘home’ in your office. If you’re working from home, you are probably missing your office chair and plentiful work surfaces. Look for adjustable chairs in beautiful fabric to keep your spare room feeling homely, and consider adding an armchair in a luxurious fabric for when you need a break from your desk. For additional work surfaces, a nest of tables can increase the flexibility of your space (and make a lovely bedside table), while cupboards like the sleek Grayson sideboard also hide away your equipment when you’re not working.
- Go for high quality and low tech in your home library. Make a space to display and enjoy your book collection by turning your spare room into a home library. It can be so refreshing to have a space without any screens, and a comfortable sofa and beautiful bookcases will make a home library a space that you can’t wait to escape to. Double it up as a luxurious spare room that will fascinate your guests with a sofa bed – for example, a Chesterfield sofa bed will bring a traditional feel to the room.
- Make wellbeing a priority. If you would love a yoga space or mediation room, it’s a great idea to design your spare room around these activities. While many of our tips are about storing things away, thinking about what you keep on show in your spare room can improve its effects on your wellbeing (however you use the space). Look for paint and furniture in calm colours, such as this grey sofa bed, and show off artwork and objects that bring you joy. Investing in a great speaker can help you to turn your spare room into a wellbeing haven through the power of music.
There is nothing spare about this room! Clever furniture, such as beautiful storage and a sofa bed, some careful planning and a focus on flexibility can ensure that you can design a room that you’ll love to use for many years.
