The guest room is the space that is used least often and forgotten most quickly. Precisely for this reason, it is worth thinking about it properly: what a guest needs for two nights is a short and very specific list.
The list that matters
- A surface for an open suitcase. A bench at the foot of the bed is the most elegant solution, a folding stand the most makeshift.
- Reading light on both sides, switchable from the bed. Without this, someone will get up in the dark at night.
- A power outlet near the bed, accessible without moving furniture.
- Some space for hanging clothes. Two hangers and a free rail are better than a full wardrobe that no one wants to open.
- A mirror in which you can see yourself completely.
The bed and the wall behind it
An upholstered headboard transforms a functional space into a room, and it is also the piece that suffers least in the guest room because it is rarely used. Two nightstands of the same height appear more generous than one, even if only one person is visiting. One table lamp per side is sufficient; it should not glare when you are sitting up.
Storage space that does not need to be cleared out
The most common problem is that the wardrobe in the guest room serves as storage. This leaves nothing for the guest. It is sensible to keep a small part permanently free, such as a shelf and half a rail, instead of reorganizing before each visit. Items rarely needed belong in closed boxes up high, not at eye level.
Plan dual use honestly
Most guest rooms also serve as home offices. This works if both functions are considered from the outset: a desk that can serve as a surface, a chair that matches the bed, and no technology that needs to be dismantled before a visit. Information on workspaces can be found under Home Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum essentials for a guest room?
A surface for an open suitcase, reading lights on both sides with switches at the bed, an accessible power outlet, some space for hanging clothes, and a large mirror.
How much wardrobe space does a guest need?
Little, but permanently free. One shelf and half a clothes rail are sufficient if they do not need to be cleared out before each visit.
Can a guest room also function as a home office?
Yes, if both functions are planned from the outset: a desk that can serve as a surface, a suitable chair, and no technology that needs to be dismantled before a visit.
Consultation by an Authorized Dealer
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Furnishing a Guest Room: What Guests Truly Need: Models from the Collection
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Further in the guide: Luxury Interior Overview · Bedroom · Home Office · Headboards