Choosing a design for a guest bedroom can be an overwhelming task.
It is a special space with different considerations because while it may be rarely used, it needs to be handsomely designed for your company.
The biggest challenge is creating a room that is welcoming for anyone but avoids being generic.
I have collected some of my favorite guest bedroom designs that can help you create a space that is both special and impressive for your visitors.
1. Rich Colours
This room is just impeccable. I love how the rich colors and elegant pieces come together with such incredible style. The old rose bed looks amazing next to the satin peacock duvet.
The dark ocean green walls create the perfect backdrop for those golden accents, like the wall lamp, geometric chandelier, and vase.
And the white sandy carpet is a brilliant touch that balances out the room’s darker tones.
2. The Daybed Solution
If you’re tight on space in a smaller home or city apartment, a guest room can feel like a low priority. But you can still host your friends comfortably with a versatile daybed!
It’s a chic sofa during the day and transforms into a comfy bed at night. This graceful and classy daybed is perfect for a stylish living room and doubles as a seriously comfortable spot for sleeping.
3. The Murphy
You can totally host guests in comfort even if you don’t have a dedicated guest room. This entertainment center is a game-changer because it turns your living room into an instant bedroom.
It’s all thanks to the brilliant Murphy bed that you can pull down when you need it and hide away just as easily when you don’t.
4. Whimsical Farmhouse
This room just radiates warmth and feels so homey and delightful. It reminds me of my grandmother’s house, with apple pies and lazy afternoons.
The pops of red really lift the neutral whites and charming plaids. And that cow painting is the perfect awesome touch to this welcoming and completely charming room.
5. Pallet Bedframe
You absolutely don’t need to spend a fortune on your guest room. This boho-chic bedroom is the perfect example, featuring a cool recycled pallet bedframe.
I love the simple touches like a few framed images, a floor lamp, some wall accents, and those groovy sheets. Any free-spirited guests will adore the spontaneous and fun vibe of this space.
6. Snug and Efficient
Guest bedrooms are often the smallest in the house since they are used so rarely. But that doesn’t mean they get any less decorating love!
This snug and compact room has everything to make your visitors feel comfortable. It features a cozy bed, plenty of lighting, a bedside table, and even a bureau for their things.
7. The Dark Room
Using black and other dark shades in your interiors can be tricky and might go wrong easily. The secret to a successful goth or dark room design is all about balancing the mood.
The dramatic black walls and floor here are perfectly contrasted by the light ceiling, bright yellow accents, and the rustic touches from the wood bedside tables and hemp rug.
8. A Work Table
Beyond the usual bedside table, giving your guests a desk is such a great idea. It’s especially thoughtful if you know people who often work while traveling.
They will definitely appreciate having a small desk where they can write or use their computers.
9. Rustic Minimalist
I love a room that is efficient, functional, and beautiful all at once. The timeless quality of minimalist interior design really comes from its practicality and lack of trendy decor that can quickly go out of style.
Here, the added wood accents bring a lovely warmth and charm to what could have been a purely utilitarian guest room.
10. Loft Accommodations
Why not turn a section of your loft into a guest bedroom? I think this is such a clever use of space. The loft gives your guests privacy and their own little area.
This one has fantastic skylights that really brighten up the room, a small desk, and a comfy bed. It even doubles as the home’s library!
11. Double the Fun
What a warm, welcoming, and fun guest bedroom! Putting in two single beds is a great move that lets you host two guests in one room, which is super common in many guest room designs.
I adore the lively elements in this space, like the framed doodle wall feature, the patterned rug, those bright orange beddings, and the cute blue bedside table between the beds.
12. Boho Style
This room is so elegant and polished, but it is still undeniably Bohemian. The chic rug totally enlivens the white walls and curtains, while the bright pillows give the bed a fantastic pop of color.
This colorful and beautifully tamed guest room perfectly showcases the bright colors, chic patterns, and tassels that are hallmarks of boho styling.
13. Modern Industrial
How quirky, modern, and urbane is this space? The stark grey concrete walls, floating shelves, black accents, and crumpled grey bedding all show off a dynamic and confident personality.
I personally think the perfume bottle pendant lights inject such a fun element into what could have been a very somber interior.
14. Bright Farmhouse
I just love a room that feels well-lit, comfortable, and welcoming. This lovely space would delight even the most finicky guest!
The understated interiors feature a wide, comfy bed, white walls, and gauzy white curtains. The touches of reed floor mats, pillows, and that striking rattan chandelier just pull everything together.
15. Canopied Glam
You can definitely impress your guests with this fabulous, glamorous, and luxurious guest room. The fuzzy footstools, eye-catching wallpaper, and beautifully dressed-up bed create such a dramatic show.
But the real highlight of the design is that magnificent gold canopy. It’s just marvelous and rich!
16. Gifts Caddy
What a thoughtful way to make your guests feel welcomed and appreciated! This gifts-bearing caddy is such a great touch.
You can fill it up with goodies to make their stay comfortable and enjoyable, like toiletries, towels, snacks, and the Wi-Fi password!
I know so many people who are shy about asking for little things, so being a good host and having it ready in their room is a wonderful gesture.
17. Complimentary Goodies
Being a gracious and thoughtful host is all about providing items that make the visit as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
I always try to make sure my guests have everything they might need for their stay.
These gold metal baskets look amazing and are just the perfect holder for slippers, towels, candles, and some basic toiletries.
18. Sunny Mediterranean
What an airy, bright, and spacious bedroom! This space gives your guests a warm Mediterranean welcome and a true vacation vibe.
It has lovely white walls and ceilings, dramatic rugs, and a large comfortable bed.
I love how the bed is dressed up with bright and warm Mediterranean colors and patterns. The rustic touches like the wood bench, hemp rug, and potted plants complete the look perfectly.
19. Cool Beach House
This guest room is so charming, cool, and relaxing. I love the checkers and stripes mixed with the white and grey palette.
The design plays up the rustic charms of the reed footstool and basket beautifully.
The shabby chic door feature, vintage wall lamp, and the wistful white and grey tones create such a lovely beach house inspired space.
20. Suitcase and Shoe Rack
It’s always a host’s duty to make sure their guests feel comfortable and at ease, and providing thoughtful things can make their stay so much more enjoyable.
This simple piece of furniture speaks volumes about your hospitality. It’s a wonderful touch that shows you’ve thought about their needs.
21. The World on the Wall
This is such a traveler’s dream bedroom, offering a comfortable bed for the night and a whole world to explore. It’s like a poetic tribute to your guests!
I think the old-world map, bare wood plank floor, plain sheets, pendant light, and simple gauzy curtains all combine to give the room a wonderful, nostalgic vintage look.
22. Dreamy Blues
The cool and soothing shades of blue are just fantastic for helping induce rest and sleep. This comfortable and chic guest room uses different shades of blue so effectively.
When balanced with white and strategic lighting, the overall effect is a calm, relaxed, and wonderfully cool bedroom.
23. Refreshing Green
This room is so refreshing, cool, and breezy. The cool green shades make me think of warm summers by the lake.
Complemented with crisp whites and baby blues, the whole ambiance feels like the outdoors brought inside.
Those little touches of tan and potted plant accents complete this cool and charming look perfectly.
24. Comforting Textures
Using white as the main paint color is so popular in guest room designs, and for good reason! It’s neutral, light, and super easy to accessorize.
The white interiors in this bedroom create the perfect canvas for the room’s focal point, which is the richly textured and incredibly comfortable bed.
25. A Guesthouse
A guesthouse is such a fantastic way to provide your guests with the ultimate comfort and privacy.
If you can equip it with their basic needs like a wide, comfy bed, a bathroom, and a kitchenette, it’s perfect.
This is an amazing solution for longer stays or for when couples or families visit.
26. Dressed Up Bed
If you really want to impress your guests, make sure their bed is comfortable, welcoming, and beautifully decked out.
I truly believe that at the end of the day, the bed is what guests care about most.
This luxuriously dressed up bed features extravagant satin sheets, comforters, and pillows in different shapes and textures, all in the absolute fanciest fabrics.
27. Mirror Inside
I think any guest would love having a large, full-length mirror in their bedroom. When you’re staying in someone else’s home, you naturally want to look your best!
Mirrors are also fantastic accents and can really help in making a room feel more spacious.
28. French Glam
This space is so elegant, glamorous, and timeless. I’m obsessed with this white bedroom, which has a super comfy bed, a French divan, and antique French side tables.
The showstopping classic crystal chandelier is just the cherry on top. Done in understated white, eggshell, and ivory, the room feels both exquisite and stately.
29. A Window Seat
A charming window seat is a brilliant way to provide extra seating without taking up more floor space.
When built around a window, the bottom, top, and sides can all become great storage areas.
All you need to do is add a foam cushion, some pillows, and a throw blanket to complete your snug and comfy new nook.
30. Colourful Bohemian
This colorful bedroom just personifies a wild child, the life of the party, a free spirit, and an old soul all at once. It’s got everything: bright colors, bold patterns, and potted plants.
The vibe is wild and loud, welcoming you with a blast of dazzling colors, a comfortable bed, and lots of wonderful vintage pieces.
31. Elegant Beach House
The fun seascape theme in this room is matched perfectly with the cool white and grey interiors. It’s so airy and bright, making the room a total delight.
The clean grey walls, white accents, and wood flooring all contribute to a modern style, while those classic white French doors give the room a lovely, romantic feel.
32. A Cosy Corner
You should totally add a cosy corner where your guests can read, sip some wine, and just relax before bed. A snug chair near the window, tucked in a corner next to a lamp, is absolutely ideal.
This white tufted comfy chair is so inviting and comfortable, while also looking stately and elegant. It’s a definite must-have in any guest room design.
33. Cottage Charm
Who can resist a classic bedroom that brings back sweet memories of growing up? I certainly can’t!
This room has a charming Victorian metal bed frame, a comfortable bed, vintage lampshades, antique bedside tables, and warm comforters.
The checked bed skirting and the colorful framed cow just seal in all that incredible charm.
34. Pretty Yellows
This room is so pretty and perky, fun and bright! The pastel yellow shades in this guest bedroom feel warmly welcoming and super cheerful.
I love how the blue and wood accents complement the bright shade, keeping the room cool and relaxing at the same time.
35. The Attic Room
Why not put your attic to good use and transform it into this comfy and beautiful guest bedroom? The sage floor really makes the whites of the walls and ceilings pop.
Plus, the strategic lighting does a fantastic job of emphasizing that amazing ceiling structure.
36. Very Rustic
This space is all about good old-fashioned hospitality, warmth, and comfort. This cozy room will remind you of warm welcomes, great food, and amazing company.
The bare floorboards match the ceiling perfectly, and the daintily printed sheets, ruffled curtains, and vintage accents all come together to create a very charming and very rustic interior.
37. Florals and Pinks
How delicate and graceful is this? And so feminine and pretty too! This alluring bedroom has a timeless beauty with its lovely floral theme in soft pink and orange tones.
The welcoming bed looks perfect adorned with a floral duvet and textured pillows.
38. Silver and Blues
I find this room so elegant and dignified. It’s all about class and timeless style.
It features cool cotton beddings in white and blue, a tufted headboard, a gauzy curtain that lets in so much light, and a wide, comfortable bed.
The seaside theme from the prints, accents, and frames brings in a whimsical and carefree coastal living vibe.
39. Closet for Guests
Adding a small closet or wardrobe for your guests is such a thoughtful idea.
Your visitors will really appreciate being able to unpack and hang their clothes, especially if they’re staying for more than one night.
Giving them a specific space for their things is a great way to prevent clutter and will definitely score you some major hosting points.
40. Blues and Greys
This room feels so cool, modern, minimalist, and tranquil. The bare grey concrete walls and wood plank flooring are total signposts of modern minimalism.
I love how the different shades of blue complement the greys, creating a cool and dreamy atmosphere.
The round glass wall feature, steel grey side table, and pendant lighting give the room a nice dose of industrial style.
41. Pretty Pastels
Pastels are just so bright, cheerful, and fun. Creating a pastel-themed guest room is incredibly easy and flexible.
All you need to do is paint the interiors in white or off-white, and then dress up the room with pretty pastel accents like pillows, sheets, frames, and decor.
The best part is that changing the color scheme is as simple as swapping out the sheets and pillowcases!
42. Striking Wallpaper
This guest bedroom is absolutely fabulous and furnished with the best pieces possible.
It features an intricately patterned rug, a crystal chandelier, a comfortable bed, and a matching bedside table on each side.
But what really gives this room its wow factor is that bold and striking wallpaper accent.
43. Full House
Hosting several guests at once is a total breeze when you have a multiple bed guest room. This bedroom is a great example, with bunk beds that can sleep up to six guests.
By installing them against one wall, the other side of the room stays open for foot traffic and also shows off that remarkable patterned rug.
44. A Comfy Nook
You can easily turn a comfy nook in a hallway into a snug little sleeping area for a guest. I believe every home should have a guest room, but that can be a real challenge in smaller homes or apartments.
You can solve this problem by designing certain areas to double as a guest space. Your reading nook, the couch, or even an office area can transform to accommodate a guest for a night.
45. Canopied Elegance
A canopy just delivers such a luxurious and graceful look. This bedroom is stunning with its slim steel canopy that perfectly matches the geometric glass chandelier.
It also has beautiful white bed curtains, a blue vintage rug, and a fashionable bed bench. The wall accents, footstool, and gold basket complete this totally elegant bedroom.
46. White Elegance
This is truly a grand white bedroom for your most special guests. I mean, who could possibly resist a sleepover when presented with this elegant and luxurious room?
It features an intricately patterned rug, a welcoming bed, and a gorgeous gold carousel chandelier.
47. Room with a Balcony
You can extend your hospitality by treating your guests to the wonderful views from a guest room balcony.
This is ideal for beach houses, country homes, mountain cottages, or even city apartments! This particular white beach house bedroom is so spacious, tranquil, and beautiful.
48. Behind the Curtains
Curtains are so versatile! They can provide privacy and also serve as great room dividers.
If you don’t have the luxury of space for a full guest bedroom, you can still offer a cozy and comfortable sleeping spot for your guests just by using curtains.
This hallway nook, for example, has been turned into a temporary bedroom by simply curtaining off the space.
49. Charming Cottage
With its white interiors, wood board walls, wide glass windows, and that charming window seat, this room has all the features of a cottage-inspired dream.
All of these elements bring out so much charm. And what completes this dreamy guest bedroom is that huge, comfortable, and incredibly welcoming bed.
50. Orange Delight
A burst of bright color is always such a delight, isn’t it? This striking palette of dark grey, white, and bright orange feels both welcoming and so cozy.
I love how the tree accents, textured sheets, and candles all bring to mind the cool, nippy, and colorful fall season.
