Bedroom Makeover Tips: 5 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Guest Bedroom

If you’ve had high hopes and grand plans for your guest bedroom for a while but the space has become a repository for spare bedding, luggage and furniture you’re not quite sure what to do with, it’s easy for a guest bedroom makeover to feel like an impossible task.

However, with a few clever design choices, your guest bedroom can become a cosy sanctuary that friends and family will want to come and stay in.                                                                                                                                                                                       

So, to help you get started, here are some design ideas that we hope will help you to create your ideal guest room.

5 Key Tips For Refreshing Your Guest Bedroom

1. Create a restful, welcoming haven 

If you want your guest room to provide your visitors with a restful and relaxing feeling as soon as they step inside, a soothing neutral colour palette can help you to achieve this with ease.

Warm neutral tones, such as cream and beige, make excellent base colours, which can then be lifted with terracottas or rosy pinks for added depth and interest.

Incorporating plenty of soft furnishings will increase the comfort factor, and simple touches like rugs and knitted throws can make a big impact.

2. Make a feature out of beautiful storage

Guests always appreciate having somewhere to unpack their clothes to avoid leaving them getting creased in suitcases. However, as many guest rooms are also used as extra storage, you may need to get creative with the storage solutions you choose to incorporate into the space. 

Replacing cupboard fronts and installing replacement unit doors are excellent ways to breathe new life into existing cupboards and make storage a real design feature in your guest room.

For a contemporary guest room, the handleless Bella Knebworth range has a seamless look and is available in a variety of colours, including natural oak and blush pink.

If the style of your guest room is more traditional, something like the Bella Segreto could be an ideal choice.

3. Utilise space-saving tips and tricks 

Guest bedrooms are generally smaller than master suites, so you may need to get creative and implement some space-saving design tricks.

If you don’t have enough floor space for bedside tables, consider installing a small shelf and a wall-mounted light to provide your guests with somewhere to put a glass of water and the option to read before going to sleep without having to use harsh overhead lighting.

Pro Tip: An articulated floor lamp with moveable spotlights can provide an extra level of versatility in a way that also doesn’t take up much floor space.

4. Prioritise functionality 

There’s no need for your guest room to just serve one purpose, and the good news is that there are myriad ways to make sure this space isn’t being under-used when you don’t have guests.

For example, a desk space can be creatively integrated with a built-in wardrobe system and concealed behind stylish cupboard fronts when you have guests.

Pro Tip: A guest room with a daybed and plenty of comfortable cushions can make an excellent TV snug that’s ideal for everything from binge watching a series to weekend movie nights. 

5. Incorporate a few thoughtful additions 

You might be surprised at just how much of a difference incorporating a couple of thoughtful extra touches can make to a space. Positioning a full-length mirror in the corner can make the room feel more spacious and provide guests with a dedicated dressing area.

Similarly, placing a stack of books or magazines on a stool at the end of the bed can make a space look more inviting and welcoming.

Refresh your guest room with cupboard fronts from Happy Doors

With a vast selection of replacement unit doors in the Happy Doors catalogue, we’ve got something to suit all creative visions, ranging from sleek, contemporary guest rooms to spaces that are packed full of personality.

You can browse our full selection online today and if you’ve got any questions about any of our replacement unit doors, simply get in touch.

You can call us on 01256 845 816 between 08:30 and 17:00 Monday-Friday. Alternatively, email hello@happy-doors.co.uk and one of our team will get back to you.