Not having enough space can be a problem in many homes. When decorating a guest bedroom, not having enough room can be aggravating, but with a small space guest bed you will be able to make your room look fantastic and feel comfortable for your guests.
Incorporating a smaller guest bed into your scheme can help you solve your limited space issues when trying to figure out where to put everything in a spare bedroom. Here are some solutions that will benefit you in the long run. Get ready to find out just what they are and what you can do. Taking advantage of small space in a room is important.
Types And Costs Of Small Space Guest Beds
Twin Bed
A common guest bed for small rooms is the twin bed. You can usually fit this in any room and then decorate it the way you wish to. A twin bed is comfortable for one person or a couple of children that may be visiting, but if you were to have two grown people try to sleep in it, it would not be practical.
Prices range from $100 and up, but looking for sales can help to save money. Some of the best brands include Taylor, Linden Street and Bradley. You can find them at www.jcpenney.com, www.target.com and many other online department stores. Mattress World, KMART and Sears will also have a great selection.
Day Beds
Many people choose daybeds for their smaller guest rooms. A day bed is basically a bed that functions like a sitting space too. It has a rail on its one side and at the head and base of the bed. You can really make a daybed look fantastic with pillows and other types of bed coverings. A day bed is an excellent choice for a guest room. It is perfect for one person to sleep in, however, if a couple is staying at your home it is not big enough to really accommodate two people.
Prices range from $150 and up. Some of the best brands include Laura, Winsloh and Zebra and you can find these at Target, Sears, KMART and IKEA.
Futons
A futon bed is another great way to make your small space functional when you are trying to mdesign a guest room. A futon bed is small and can be placed right on the floor without a bed spring. It resembles a couch but folds out into a bed, so it acts as a seating space and a sleeping space. With this type of unit you can fit a couple of small tables next to it. Futons are big enough for two people to sleep, but some people do not like that they are lower to the floor than other types of units.
Prices range from $125 and up. The best brands of futons include Bernard Furniture, San Mateo, Saturn Futon and Ameriwood. A great place to find quality futons is at www.Futon-Superstore.com. You can also find these at Ethan Allen and Today’s Home. Some of the department stores also carry these types of small guest beds or they can be ordered through them.
Here we will take a closer look at the types of small space guest beds on the market and their coss in order to appropriately and effectively accommodate your guests. Included is information on twin beds, day beds, sleeper sofas, futons, Murphy beds and more.
Types And Costs Of Small Space Guest Beds (continued)
Sleeper Sofas
You can also use a sleeper sofa to make your guest room more functional. The sleeper sofa is great option as a small space guest bed, because you can fold it away when it is not in use and you will still have a regular sofa to use for sitting. This is an excellent choice for a guest room because you can fit several people on it when it is pulled out. If you have a coffee table in front of it, you will need to put it to the side of the room when you pull it out. In most cases, people often choose to omit the table altogether, to make it more practical.
Prices range from $699 and up. Some of the best brands include Sleepy, Tucker and Custom Stuart and you can find these at JCPenney online. You can also find them at Ethan Allen, IKEA, Todays Home and many other department stores.
Inflatable Mattress
An inflatable mattress is a great idea for people with a small room that want to house their guests when they visit. These mattresses come in three sizes: full, queen and king.
When you want to use this type of bed simply inflate it using an air pump. When you are finished using it, deflate it for easy storage. You will need to move any furniture out of the way to make room for it when you are using it. It is low to the floor and some people may not feel comfortable sleeping like this.
Prices range from $58 and up. The best brand for these types of beds is Intex and you can find them at www.airbedking.com. Other great places to find these items is at KMART, Sears and JCPenneys.
Foam Chair That Unfolds Into A Bed
This is another option that is practical for people with small rooms. These chairs fold up and down for sleeping access. The positive points of this type of unit are that they are small and comfortable. The down side is that they only fit one person and if you have more than just one person staying over, you will need to have them sleep somewhere else.
Prices range from $135 and up. The best brand for this type of item is Foamiture. You can find them at www.Foamiture.com and IKEA, KMART and other department stores.
Murphy Bed Or A Wall Bed
This is a small space guest bed that folds up into the wall. The front looks like a beautiiful armoire. When you have guests over you can simply pull it down from the wall and it becomes a bed. Since you do have to pull the unit down from the wall, you will not want to have chairs or tables in front of it. You will need to have open space in front of the wall unit. This is a great unit and it makes the room look fantastic when it is folded up. However, it is more expensive than many of the other options.
Prices range from $1200 and up. A great place to find wonderful Murphy beds is at www.BedderWay.com. You can also find Murphy beds at Ethan Allen, Todays Home and the better department stores.
Here we will examine the ways you can decorate your small guest bed in order to make it appear larger for your guests. Tips will be provided on items to add and to avoid while decorating your small space guest bedroom, including coverings, pillows, furniture, etc.
How To Figure Out Where To Place Your Guest Bed
First, take a look at the size of your room. Place your smaller guest bed against one of the walls in the room. Putting the bed in the center of the room with the headboard against one of the walls, will allow you to have ample space for not only the bed, but possibly for small tables on either side as well.
Decorating Your Small Guest Bedroom
Things To Do
When you are deciding on coverings for your small space guest bed, you should consider using solid colors. This will make the room and bed appear larger. Use one or two pillows on the bed. Make them the same color as the bed covering or at the least, a complimentary color. A small space guest bed can also be turned into a storage area. Underneath the bed you can put stackable boxes. These boxes can be used to put clothing in. Incorporate several mirrors throughout the room. Mirrors will make the room appear larger when the light is reflected in them. Put mirrors opposite each other in the room. Make sure they are at the same height. Sometimes having a mirror above the dresser can help to create a larger feel to the room as well.
Things To Avoid
Do not use patterns, unless they are very small for the bed coverings. Avoid big prints and florals. Stay away from lots of ruffles and other trims. You do not want the room to look cluttered. Avoid putting too many pieces of furniture in the room. You may only want to use a small dresser and a bedside table. Keep it simple!
Closing Thoughts
Your compact guest room will look wonderful when following these tips and suggestions. Even though your space may not be large and your guest bed is small, it will still be a welcoming room for visitors when they stay at your home.
When your guest room looks great you will feel relieved. Take the time to make it look the very best that you can. It will be worth it. After all, who says a small space guest bed can’t be inviting and comfy?