{"id":5511,"date":"2017-07-30T14:30:25","date_gmt":"2017-07-30T14:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/inspired-ways-to-create-a-guest-space-when-you-dont-have-a-guest-room\/"},"modified":"2017-07-30T14:30:25","modified_gmt":"2017-07-30T14:30:25","slug":"inspired-ways-to-create-a-guest-space-when-you-dont-have-a-guest-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/inspired-ways-to-create-a-guest-space-when-you-dont-have-a-guest-room\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspired Ways To Create A Guest Space When You Don&#039;t Have A Guest Room"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div readability=\"94.984938813932\">\n<p>Not all of us are blessed with enough bedrooms to accommodate every member of the family plus a <a href=\"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/home-office-setup-to-work-from-home\/\">home office<\/a> and a man cave and a theater room and a guest space. And, it&#8217;s that last one that often ends up as a challenge when friends and family come to visit and you either have to break out the blow-up bed or give up your room and hunker down with the kids. You don&#8217;t need to add on or buy a new home to provide a comfortable space for guests. These smart solutions will help you create a great space for guests with minimal effort.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Murphy beds<\/b>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Part of the appeal of a Murphy bed is the ability to hide the sleeping surface away instead of having it be the main focus of the space, which can limit the usability of the room. A home office with a hidden surprise provides great function for those who need a room to do double duty.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;\n<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A Murphy bed neatly folds away when not in use, providing room to use a desk and store home office necessities,&#8221; said Houzz. &#8220;When guests arrive, just tuck in your desk chair and pull down the bed.&#8221;&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;\n<\/p>\n<p><center><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com\/564x\/fa\/94\/f0\/fa94f0c6ee200e74c4643b936d4c5389--sewing-spaces-sewing-rooms.jpg?w=450&#038;ssl=1\"\/><br \/>pinterest.com<\/center><\/p>\n<p>You might not want to fill this small space with a guest bed, but hiding one behind the couch works just fine.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;\n<\/p>\n<p><center><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/img.realtytimes.com\/rtimages\/newsletter225\/%24file\/bed.jpg?w=450\"\/>youtube.com<\/center><\/p>\n<p>Even in a super modern space, a Murphy bed can be hidden creatively. Would you ever think there was a bed behind those art panels?&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;\n<\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<div><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/st.hzcdn.com\/simgs\/eae1d79f012e93b2_8-1638\/contemporary-bedroom.jpg?resize=500%2C334&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" nopin=\"nopin\" ondragstart=\"return false;\" onselectstart=\"return false;\" oncontextmenu=\"return false;\"\/><\/div>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re handy, you may even be able to make one yourself.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Wall bed<\/b>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;\n<\/p>\n<p>A similar idea but with a little different execution, a wall bed is another great space-saving solution. You may not think you have room for a guest space\u2026until you see one fold out from under the TV. Voila. Happy family hunkered down at your house.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;\n<\/p>\n<p><center><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/resourcefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/twin-murphy-bed-420x420.jpg?w=450\"\/><br \/>resourcefurniture.com<\/center><\/p>\n<p>This one looks like a couple of built-ins. Nope. It&#8217;s a wall bed.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;\n<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" src=\"http:\/\/atmedia.imgix.net\/1827a767e2ae38a1fa984fdef03a66a4fcfe6248?auto=compress&amp;w=800.0&amp;fit=max\"\/><br \/>apartmenttherapy.com<\/center><\/p>\n<p><b>Pull-out couch<\/b>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;\n<\/p>\n<p>The knock on pull-out couches: They&#8217;re uncomfortable. And ugly. But today&#8217;s versions are far from your grandfather&#8217;s pull-out couch with the flimsy <a href=\"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/key-factors-to-consider-when-choosing-the-perfect-mattress\/\">mattress<\/a>, non-existent support, and limited design potential.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;\n<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Forget what you always knew about sofa beds, because you actually can get a good night&#8217;s sleep\u00a0and\u00a0have a stylish sofa these days,&#8221; said Apartment Therapy.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;\n<\/p>\n<p>This modern version will give you the style you seek while providing comfort to your guests.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;\n<\/p>\n<p><center><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bpc.h-cdn.co\/assets\/17\/15\/980x490\/2modern-bank-sleeper-sofa.jpg?w=450\"\/>bestproducts.com<\/center><\/p>\n<p>Rich, traditional leather can also serve an additional function. Even better, this loveseat is small enough to work in a smaller space while still providing ample space for snoozing.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;\n<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This top-grain\u00a0leather sleeper sofa is just as luxe\u00a0as it looks,&#8221; said Best Products. &#8220;A raised base with roomy, springy\u00a0seating makes it just right for movie nights, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/interior-design-services-to-boost-your-space\/\">interior<\/a> pull-out bed ensures that it is always at the ready for overnight use.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;\n<\/p>\n<p><center><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bpc.h-cdn.co\/assets\/17\/15\/980x490\/cratebarrel-davis-leather-full-sleeper-sofa.jpg?w=450\"\/>bestproducts.com<\/center><\/p>\n<p><b>Day bed<\/b>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;\n<\/p>\n<p>A variation on the pull-out couch, a day bed is a chic design choice for many homes, especially because the style allows it to fit into a lot of paces more easily than another bulky sofa.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;\n<\/p>\n<p>Also, choose right and you&#8217;ll have a piece that looks like a cool place to lounge, but is all ready to accommodate a good night&#8217;s sleep.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;\n<\/p>\n<p><center><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/img.realtytimes.com\/rtimages\/newsletter225\/%24file\/bed2.jpg?w=450\"\/><\/center><\/p>\n<p>Want to double your guest space? 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