Like most people, you probably lack extra space in your single-family rental home in Albany. Deciding what to do with your guest room when it’s not always used as such can be challenging. Why not transform the unused room into an office instead of letting it sit empty?
However, merging a guest room with an office can be quite challenging, particularly in a small room. Here are five tips to effectively combine your guest room and office!
Think Non-Traditional
Your guest room needs a bed, but your office likely doesn’t. So, use your creativity with your furniture! A sofa sleeper, Murphy bed, or futon can effectively serve both a guest room and an office. 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 there is a closet in your guest room, you might convert it to a built-in workspace that you can close off for guests. This is particularly helpful if you don’t have separate rooms for guests and office work. Simply add some shelves, a desk, and good lighting, and you’re good to go!
Store with Décor
Another vital consideration for a combined guest room/office is storage. If the room is used as an office, you’ll need somewhere to store your supplies. Investing in stylish storage containers that can also be decorative is an excellent solution. This prevents the storage containers from being an eyesore for guests when the room is also 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. It’s essential that your guest room/office combo is a space you feel comfortable working in. If it’s too cluttered or messy, you’ll avoid spending time there! Thus, spend some time decluttering and organizing the space to make it a productive and focused environment.
Light It Up
Using natural light is another excellent method to combine a guest room and an office. Keep light sources clear to brighten dark corners and give good lighting for work sessions. This helps the space feel more open and airy and can increase your productivity. If natural light is lacking, invest in quality task lighting to brighten the area.
It’s easy to make your guest room/office combo a functional and stylish space that both you and your guests will enjoy! You might even discover you use it more as an office than a guest room. Whatever the case, it’s a great way to utilize a small space.
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Originally Published on Jun 24, 2022
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