Do you need an extra guest room in your home? Here are some creative ideas and inspiration to turn an office into a guest room with this simple tip.
You don’t need a ton of space, we created a guest room that has a bed hidden away. It’s the perfect place for guests to stay and when they leave? It turns into an office.
Okay, y’all.
Y’ALL.
I have been waiting so patiently to show you this post.
And if you know me—patient is not even in my vocabulary.
Here’s the background for this post. We have made some changes here at the house recently with everything that’s going on in our world right now. We have extra chicks that have moved home to the nest because college moved online for the semester.
All the chicks were home and we needed SPACE.
It truly helps when everyone in the house has a little piece of space that they can call their own. So we moved workstations and created an area for everyone to call their own. Part of the transition was that we moved my oldest son into the office. This office is downstairs off of the entryway (you can see how it fits into the flow of the house in this post). It has its own bathroom and more importantly, it has privacy and its own space.
(total aside: I think that’s the fourth time I’ve used space in this post—it must be pretty important.)
And here’s the best part.
Turning an office into a guest room is so easy.
All you need is this simple tip.
How To Turn an Office Into a Guest Room
Let’s start with the layout of the room and a few changes I made.
The office is a SUPER awkward layout.
There’s a fireplace in one corner and a small built-in on one wall and a bay window on the other side.
You can see the before here to give you a better idea of where we started in this space.
It’s been a journey, but I finally figured out that my father’s desk needed to go on this side with two chairs in front of it.
Here’s a view of the other side of the room so you can see what’s on this side.
See the fireplace in the corner and the built-in just to the left.
I started updating the space with this rug.
It’s one of my favorite rugs EVER.
And we both know how much I love a good rug.
SERIOUSLY.
This rug is an 8′ x 10″ and it comes in blue, too. I ordered the tan. It is so thick that I didn’t even need to add a rug pad.
The pattern is woven into the top and layered and literally looks SO MUCH more expensive than it is.
You can see it here.
Then I added a set of these chairs.
I had been looking for a darker chair for the office with a little more subtle texture, but everything was so expensive.
And then?
I found these. These chairs have tufted backs and wood feet and nailhead trim with a beautiful faux leather material that looks so rustic and authentic.
Wait until you see the price.
But are you shaking your head at me and asking:
“The guest room, KariAnne, the guest room. How do you make it into a guest room?”
I’m so happy that you asked.
Because that my wonderful, amazing, incredible awesome friend?
That is the BEST PART OF THE ENTIRE ROOM.
See that white cabinet?
It’s a miracle worker.
All you have to do is move the chairs to the side.
Lift the very front of the cabinet up.
There’s a little piece that swings up on hinges.
Then grab the handles on the front.
Pull open the doors.
AND THERE’S A BED INSIDE (super similar bed linked here).
I know, right?
Can you even believe it?
Did I fool you with the cabinet?
It’s so easy to operate.
There’s a handle on the top of the bed.
You grab the handle and pull down (similar bed).
And the full-size bed comes down.
Wait.
Can we look at it just one more time?
From this.
To this.
Here is a super similar bed in a cabinet (this original sold out).
It comes in a queen, too, and it’s the perfect way to turn any room into a guest room.
My son has been sleeping on it for a while and he said it’s comfortable and when he folds it up and puts it away in the cabinet every night? It gives him so much space in the room.
Oh, wait.
Space.
I said it again.
I can’t help it. I’ve decided that space is a lot like time.
You can never have enough of it. 🙂
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Oh. My. Goodness. This is the best idea EVER!!! I have two bedrooms that need an extra bed for grands when they come. How amazing is that?!!!! I am in love. Thanks so much for ALWAYS inspiring and having the best ideas!! Happy Thursday, friend!!!
We've been thinking about a Murphy Bed and are torn between a full size height one and the lower one you show! How hard was it to put together? A murphy bed is such a great option for dual purposing a room!!
I think this could lead to having my in-laws stay here......decisions, decisions... Actually, that's a pretty elegant and practical solution to a problem I've been having here at Cheltenham Road. I will have to check that piece out. Thanks so much!
This is fantastic! I will tuck this little bit of info away for the future! I pasted along this info to my daughter and her husband, as well. :) Thanks for sharing these great ideas!
So useful! You need to write a book on parenting if your son really puts the bed away everyday! How did you train him to do that!😂
Girl you are amazing !?! On this rainy Thursday ... my husband is demo- ing (?!) my outdated KITCHEN!!!! He’s got my new cabinets built !!! Yay for NEW KITCHENS!!!!! Cheryl n KY
That is fabulous! Perfect size and so great for extra sleeping! You are once again a genius! Thank you for always sharing your ideas with all of us!
oh my gosh! A miniature Murphy Bed in a cabinet... Who woulda thunk that? It's genious. Hmmm.... thinking about my house right now. Thank you pretty lady. You are full of great ideas - always!
I love this room. Here is why. It combines gorgeous traditional pieces of the past with practical, light colored items. The low Murphy bed is, of course, just the thing for the guest room part. But it is still the rest of the room that speaks most to me. It is neutral without being boring (again rescued by the furniture). Those chairs and rug are gorgeous - I agree. Gold star on your head KariAnne!
LOVE this!!! It would be perfect for our den! Going to check it out . . . . Thanks, friend, and enjoy all your chicks coming home to roost!! :)
WOW!!! Very impressive.....I LOVE it!!! You rock girl!! I’m going to order that rug!!!
Can your son put the bed away fully made? With pillow? Asking for a friend.
This, KariAnne, is absolutely amazing. First, the chairs. The price is crazy! Wow. But that Murphy bed? Wow wow wow. Even in the queen size it's so reasonably priced. Thanks for sharing another great idea!
Total adorableness💗💖💗
I would love to live in a room that looks like that. Elegant, practical and comfortable all at once. You batted this one over the fence!
I love this idea,should have known you would come up with something i hadn't ever thought of. Thanks and have a blessed day.
Smart furniture!! Love it and the chairs 💜
Now that is awesome! I am loving the look of the space and the dual purpose!
Brilliant! Love furniture that has multiple purposes.
Such a neat idea for guest. It looks great in the cabinet which can be styled with neat accessories. Love your new chairs and the rug. Must feel different to have all your family home at this time.
That room is perfect! I love how you kept to only the natural wood tones for your color. Brilliant of course. And the extra bed! We need one so bad. I've been looking at murphy beds, but this may be a better idea!
On Overstock, it says it does not include a mattress. Is that correct???
Brilliant! I am pinning that idea for future use. I LOVE the rug in that room. It's just amazing the change from the before to the after of the office. Just perfect!
Great idea!!!! Are the chairs comfy or “more for looks”? They are gorgeous for sure!!!
What a great and unobtrusive way to turn a room into a guest room!
YesYesYes - You read my dreams!! 💗 That is so exactly what I need! Thanks for always being a step ahead KariAnne - I'm heading over there right now!
This is amazing. What a fabulous idea and it is so compact. It's nice for everyone to have their own space, otherwise we will all go crazy.
And the antique chest/dresser in the bedroom is gorgeous!!
WOW. That is so awesome!!!!!!!!! Greatest Murphy bed idea I have ever seen!!!! Well done, KA. Bet your son is happy! As happy as he can be during this terrible time of quarantine!
I LOVE that rug! The price....holy cow! I have paid more than that at Wal-Mart for a rug!! I also LOVE the fold-up bed idea!! It is such a pretty piece. You would never know a bed was inside.
Oh MY! Can't believe there is a bed in that slender cabinet! If its comfortable that would be a game changer. BTW I have that rug in the blue and completely made my room- in love! Now on to check out those chairs!
It's like magic!! Also, love the shot of the dresser in the window alcove!! xoxo
So .... where do i order this bed? Great idea