Roundup: Ideas & Inspiration for Accommodating Guests

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

And because everybody's got to eat...
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From the Kitchn: Weekend Guests: What Food Should We Have on Hand?

Comments (12)

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!

posted by junklover on April 17th 2009 at 7:51pm
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I love the way that first room looks too, but all I can think about is dust and how it might affect some guests.

posted by sally305 on April 17th 2009 at 7:53pm
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LOVE that first room. more pics please!

posted by lemook on April 17th 2009 at 8:02pm
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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.

posted by ChrisGal on April 17th 2009 at 8:53pm
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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

posted by sassydo on April 17th 2009 at 8:58pm
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Likewise,
love the first room especially

posted by baba yaga on April 17th 2009 at 10:09pm
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Bet that first room wasn't designed by/for a Californian. All those books above the bed? Very earthquake un-safe.

posted by katlia on April 17th 2009 at 11:50pm
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I love the decor of the top photo... the bedding is a little blah though.

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posted by EWood on April 18th 2009 at 2:22am
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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!

posted by ejbrammer on April 18th 2009 at 9:57am
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Haha, I'm a little squeemish about the first one too. Might have something to do with living in an earthquake zone and perhaps also that I once had a bookshelf come down on my head in my sleep once (pre-earthquake zone living days...)

Nothing like waking up to the feeling that someone has just taken a baseball bat to the side of your head.

I like the white west elm day bed, but I'm not sure what is up with that creepy hook hanging over it??....

posted by Eekster on April 18th 2009 at 11:44am
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the first room is in their home in portland, maine, so definitely not california.

posted by Antonine on April 18th 2009 at 11:58am
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the first one is the best, no matter what.

posted by ojanet on April 19th 2009 at 7:13pm
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