Seeing as we've got visitors this weekend, we thought it would be a great time to round up some ideas and inspiration for adding extra sleeping space for guests. As the weather warms, we imagine we're going to be having a lot more of them...
- Above, a guest room that doubles as a cozy reading room by Wary Meyers.
- Any of these daybeds would be perfect for converting an area to a guest room should the need arise: Daybeds for Double Duty Guest Rooms
- Maxwell's picks for the best convertible sofas the year has to offer thus far: Best Sleeper Sofas and Sofa Beds 2009
- Having room in a small space for extra guests can be a challenge. Here's a creative solution for fitting everyone in: How To... Make a Couch, Bed and Guest Room Fit in a Small Space
- There are some great resources for compact hideaway bed options in this post from Ohdeedoh: Good Questions: Guest Sleeping Arrangements
- Daybeds on the cheap from Ohdeedoh: Eight Daybeds for under $500
- From the Kitchn: Weekend Guests: What Food Should We Have on Hand?
And because everybody's got to eat...
Veronica & Keith's Handmade Chic 
The World's Ugliest Condo: The Big Bathroom Reveal 
Good Food to Share 
The Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces 
Apartment Therapy Presents 
The Eight-Step Home Cure 
Hunslet Dinner Plate
A Beginner's Guide to Superb Stir-Fry: Quick, Healthy Meals from a Wok
Homesteaders' Cocktail Recipe: Lovage Simple Syrup
Comments (11)
I love the first bedroom. I would love to hunker down in there on a rainy or stormy day with a stack of my favorite magazines or a good book. What a cozy haven!
I love the way that first room looks too, but all I can think about is dust and how it might affect some guests.
LOVE that first room. more pics please!
I agree with sally305. Unless that room is getting a large cleaning before the guests arrive, not suitable at all. And I'd think the sun coming in that window in the morning would be getting everyone up bright and early - possibly before you are ready for them.
Agree with Sally and Chris!
Make sure your guest isnt asthmatic with all the books and dust and mites that will gather there, might look nice to some but will cause breathing problems for others.
And I have a negative thing for heavy items above my head when in bed.
Some of the others are lovely tho
Likewise,
love the first room especially
Bet that first room wasn't designed by/for a Californian. All those books above the bed? Very earthquake un-safe.
I love the decor of the top photo... the bedding is a little blah though.
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I love the first room! It's so incredibly cozy. I would have loved it as a child and I want to make something just like it now. It sort of vaguely reminds me of Amelie, which I also like!
the first room is in their home in portland, maine, so definitely not california.
the first one is the best, no matter what.