Like most people, you probably lack extra space in your single-family rental home in Portland. When you’re not using your guest room as a guest room, it can be tough to decide how to use the space. Instead of letting the room go unused, consider making it an office.
Yet, it can be difficult to combine a guest room and an office, especially if the space is limited. Here are five tips to effectively combine your guest room and office!
Think Non-Traditional
A bed is needed in your guest room, but not in your office. Hence, get imaginative with your furniture! A sofa sleeper, Murphy bed, or futon can seamlessly double as guest room and office furniture. Similarly, if there’s no space for a traditional desk, consider using a small table or bookshelf as your workspace.
Convert for Improved Functionality
If your guest room includes a closet, consider transforming it into a built-in workspace that can be closed off when guests visit. This is especially useful if you don’t have a dedicated guest room and office. Add some shelves, a desk, and adequate lighting, and you’ll be ready!
Store with Décor
Storage is another important factor to consider in a combined guest room/office. When using the room as an office, you’ll need storage for all your supplies. Investing in appealing storage containers that can also serve as decoration is a great solution. This ensures the storage containers won’t be an eyesore for guests when the room functions as an office.
Make it Comfortable
While it’s important to make your guest room comfortable for visitors, you also need it to work for you. Ensuring your guest room/office combo is a workspace where you feel comfortable is crucial. If the space is too cluttered or messy, you won’t want to spend time there! Therefore, take the time to declutter and organize until the space feels productive and focused.
Light It Up
One more great way to integrate a guest room and office is to make use of natural light. Make sure light sources are open to brighten dark corners and offer good lighting for work. This makes the space feel more open and airy, which can also improve your productivity. If natural light is limited, invest in quality task lighting to brighten the space.
Turning your guest room/office combo into a functional and stylish space that both you and your guests will enjoy is easy! You might even discover you use it more as an office than a guest room. Anyway, it’s an excellent way to optimize a small space.
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Originally Published on Jun 24, 2022
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