Guest Room Goals: A Comfortable and Inviting Space for Visitors
What do you use the guest room for in your home? If you have guests visiting frequently, you may have it cleaned most of the time, but is it comfortable and inviting? Even if you don’t have frequent guests, it’s still a good idea to have a nice guest room ready for them that you can also use daily. Adding a guest room is one of the most enjoyable home additions homeowners choose for plenty of reasons. Here are some great ideas for creating a welcoming space in your guest room and what is involved with a bedroom addition.
Upgrade The Flooring To Create A Welcoming Environment
The layout of every home is different, so your guest room might be the basement, attic, or even the room adjacent to the master bedroom. If the guest room is part of the general living space, the flooring is likely already consistent with the rest of the home. However, if you’re transforming your basement or attic into a guest room, start by picking out new flooring. Hardwood floors look and feel much better than cold concrete floors and are much more welcoming. A small investment in new flooring can make a major environmental impact you create in your guest room.
Install Replacement Windows To Bring In Natural Light
Guest room windows don’t always get replaced with the other windows in the home, depending on the location and how they are used. Install energy-efficient windows so the room stays as comfortable as possible. If there aren’t enough windows to brighten the space, consider adding one or two to allow more natural light to enter. Your guests may use the room to work, read, or relax during the day, and they will feel more comfortable when natural light is taking over the room. Just be sure to install quality window blinds so they can control the amount of light entering the room.
Skylights Can Transform The Look Of A Guest Room
If you want to go above and beyond to create a unique environment in your guest room, consider installing a skylight. The home addition contractor you work with can help you determine the placement of the skylight to ensure it serves functional and aesthetic purposes. Your guests will immediately notice the skylight when they walk into the room and feel a sense of comfort and security when they do.
Create Plenty Of Closet And Storage Space
When it comes to home additions, you should always consider storage space. As it pertains to guest rooms, closet space can make guests feel more comfortable. If your current guest room doesn’t have a closet, consider hiring a home addition contractor to find the most effective way to incorporate one. Guests need a place to store their things so they won’t be living out of a suitcase if they are spending a few days with you. Plus, when you don’t have any guests staying over, you can enjoy the extra storage space for your daily needs.
Consider A Bedroom Addition If Space Is Tight
If you have a guest room but use it for personal purposes, or if you don’t currently have a guest room, a bedroom addition might be the next home renovation project to complete. It’s important to work closely with a reputable and experienced home addition contractor when adding a new room. There are many considerations to make when building a new guest room, but when you cover all bases, it can be a space you and your guests will enjoy for many years.
A Two-Story Addition Provides Numerous Options
Some homes don’t allow new bedroom additions at ground level, so consider a two-story addition instead. One of the benefits of a two-story addition is you don’t have to take up any yard space to add the room. You also have more flexibility and can add the room above your garage, on the side of your home, as an attic, and more. Not only will your guests have a private space when visiting your home, but you can also enjoy it when you don’t have guests visiting.
Fully Furnish Your Guest Room To Make Them Feel Comfortable
Once you have completed the construction and design of your guest room, finish it up by fully furnishing it to create the most welcoming environment possible. A quality mattress will be much appreciated, as well as a chair, a desk, a nice rug, lamps, and anything else you deem appropriate. Your guests deserve a comfortable space when visiting your home, and you can also enjoy your guest room in many ways when you don’t have visitors.
Colony Home Improvement can help transform your guest room into a space anyone can enjoy. Homeowners often underutilize the guest rooms in their homes simply because they don’t like the look and feel. Our home addition contractors can help you change how you view your guest room and make it a usable space for you and your guests. Don’t hesitate to contact us to schedule a consultation, and let us know what you have in mind!
