Converting Your Study Into a Welcoming Guest Bedroom

Are you planning to alter your home? Perhaps you’re low on space and need a new bedroom. Having a spare bedroom is an excellent addition to any home. You can put guests up for the night, so they can stay and enjoy your company for longer. You could even use it as a retreat, especially if you’ve got kids. If they come and jump in your bed late at night and wriggle around - you can escape to the spare bedroom.

So let’s say you have a study that you want to convert into a welcoming guest bedroom. Let’s explore some ways you can make this happen.

Invest in Bedroom Furniture

While your study may have furniture appropriate for a study space, such as a desk, lamp, cupboards, or otherwise, a bedroom needs different types of furniture. You’ll need a bed, but also a chest of drawers, a bedside table, and some cupboards as well.

If you have space for your study furniture, put it elsewhere in the home. Otherwise, you may want to donate it to the needy. Several organizations can come and collect your unwanted furniture and deliver it to disadvantaged households.

A Fresh Coat of Paint

Next, give the room a fresh coat of paint. For a warm and welcoming feeling, you may wish to opt for soft, warm tones as opposed to a cool palette. Don’t forget to sand back as well, and two coats are always best. 

Decoration is Key

A welcoming room cannot be bland and featureless. You’ll want to decorate your guest bedroom to make it warm and inviting. For example, you can include some throw cushions on the bed to add a lovely touch. A good set of sheets and bed coverings will aid in this as well.

Next, invest in some gorgeous art to hang on the walls. These don’t have to be original works if you can’t afford them, prints are excellent. 

Climate Control

You’re going to want your guests to feel comfortable in their bedroom when they stay for a night or two. This means investing in a form of climate control, especially if you live in climates that are prone to wild temperature fluctuations. 

A split system is a good idea, or you may already have ducted heating and cooling. If the room is only going to be used occasionally, a portable heater or air conditioner may be wiser. 

The Small Touches

Add some small touches to make your guests feel welcome truly. For example, lamps on both bedside tables so they can read or do other quiet activities during the night as they wind down. You may wish to provide fresh towels and flannels for their bathing needs and lay these out on the bed before they arrive, like a hotel. 

You may wish to include a small bookshelf with some choice titles as well. Or a small Bluetooth speaker that your guests can pair their devices with to listen to music or podcasts. 

It’s small touches like these that make your guests feel welcomed and will ensure that they come back to visit, time and time again.

A Cozy Conclusion

It’s a worthwhile endeavor to convert your study into a welcoming guest bedroom. First, swap out the study furniture for proper bedroom furniture. Next, give the room a fresh lick of paint. Don’t forget to sand and do two coats. Then, decorate the space like a bedroom. Invest in some art and other decorations. You’ll want some form of climate control, and don’t neglect the small touches as well.