How to create a cosy guest room

Spare rooms can often become a dumping ground for all of the things you haven’t quite found the right place for. By turning it into a guest room, you can create a space that will make your friends and family feel welcome, even when they’re far away from home.

Here’s our top tips for turning your spare room into a stylish space that your guests will always look forward to staying in.

To create a room that provides your guests with somewhere calm and serene to recharge their batteries, a chic and elegant hotel room style is ideal. Opt for soft furnishings in muted brown and grey mixed with crisp white to get this look or add in warm hues to reflect a homely vibe.

Avoid choosing a style that is overly masculine or feminine for a space that all of your guests will enjoy staying in.

If you’ve got a distinctive interiors style show a bit of your own personality by adding in a pop of your favourite colour and furniture styles in-keeping with the rest of your home.

The best guest rooms provide all of the home comforts you would expect to find in a hotel room but with a personal touch. When offering your guests a warm welcome, your ultimate priority should be a luxurious, comfortable bed. You can check out our sumptuous range of beds here.

Plump up a few cushions to make the bed look well-dressed or try a plush throw to add some extra detail. A Divan bed with drawers or an Ottomon bed is also a great choice if you need a bit of extra storage.

Add some extra charm to your guest bedroom with a few classy additions like the Abella Dressing Table (£429) or the Cookes Collection Camden Nightstand (£199). Make your guests feel at home as they settle down with a book with a classy table lamp like the Satin Chrome and Twisted Glass Table Lamp (£39) or a Crystal Table Lamp with Faux Silk Shade (£99).

While creating a relaxing space for your guests to enjoy, there’s also a chance to add in some extra storage for yourself. Pick a Cookes Collection Sphere Blanket Box (£299) or the Amber Blanket Box (£199) for neat storage that still looks part of the room.