Small Guest Bedroom Decor Ideas

Small Guest Bedroom Decor Ideas

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44 Best Guest Bedroom Ideas to Create a Cozy Space for Your Company

They might not want to leave!

DAVID TSAY

Guest bedrooms are a fantastic addition to any home—but gone are the days of air mattresses and futons. We've laid out how to outfit your space with the best guest bedroom ideas to make a comfortable, relaxing stay for your friends and family. While you may think that any bedroom decorating ideas are suitable, you might want to think again. There are some things you'll want to consider, such as how to make a room of four twin beds feel spacious, or what kind of storage will be required.

Of course, since this is a guest room after all, you'll probably want to stick to some decorating on a budget ideas since you don't use the room every day. You can implement many of these tips in a way that's easy on your wallet, whether by adding a fresh coat of paint or some DIY touches. There are also several small space decorating ideas, since many of these rooms tend to be converted attics or spaces that weren't previously bedrooms. Whether through cheery bedding or creating an all-white space, these ideas won't leave guests feeling cooped up.

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Colorful Quilts

If you're trying to fit as many guests as you can, giving your twin beds a cheerful palette is a great way to prevent the room from feeling overcrowded.

SHOP QUILTS

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Painted Ceiling

For a guest bedroom with a sloped ceiling, paint the ceiling (instead of the walls) a soft color for some added dimension.

SHOP BEDDING

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Add a Couch

Whether for man's best friend or just another sitting option, adding a couch to a guest bedroom will make for a homey touch.

SHOP QUILTS

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Bed Bench

Adding a bench or ottoman at the end of the guest bedroom bed is a great item for your company to use for their luggage or other belongings.

SHOP OTTOMAN

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Wrought-Iron Bed Frame

Nothing says farmhouse like a beautiful wrought-iron bed frame to create a peaceful retreat for your guests.

SHOP BEDDING

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Farmhouse Bedroom

Farmhouse style goes au naturel with a white iron bed, distressed dresser, and neutral accessories.

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Summer Tones

Consider this guest bedroom a lesson in breezy decor. A bamboo headboard and antique quilt are complemented by turquoise furnitures and majolica plates.

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Wild for Wallpaper

This guest bedroom's "hydrangea" wallpaper acts as a statement alongside floral bedding and a plaid blanket.

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All-American Accents

A patriotic theme rings through this guest bedroom, from the flags on the wall to the various red-and-blue patterns below.

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Functional Storage

Consider extra-long bedside tables (also used as dressers) to offer visitors more storage and space for their belongings.

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Sign-Inspired Decor

The owner of this Texas home drew inspiration for her bedroom from the vintage sign that hangs overhead. Displayed against a custom-blue wall, the sign's black-and-white combo is reinforced by a stacked nightstand featuring a white trunk and black toolbox.

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Shiplap-Inspired Walls

As an alternative to shiplap, apply simple rows of plywood strips to bedroom walls for a similar look.

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Antique-Styled Guest Bedroom

Into all things nautical? Scour antiques stores for vintage maps, charts, and other navigation-related art to help accessorize the guest bedroom.

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Transform a Tiny Space

Yes, the room is small (just 10 feet wide!), but what it lacks in square footage it more than makes up for in views. The nightstand is just big enough to accommodate a bud vase, cell phone, or coffee cup.

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Attic Bedroom

The third-story guest suite in this 1700s New York farmhouse offers a cozy home to items culled from local estate sales, including the spool bed and sweet framed needlepoint.

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Milk Paint

Green was the last color that the homeowners of a New Hampshire farmhouse had in mind for room, but when they removed the wallpaper and discovered a verdant shade of milk paint, they knew it was meant to be. To keep the focus on the green, they added a simple pair of antique twin beds and one of the couple's many vintage wool rugs.

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Overhead Decor

A starburst chandelier, extra-wide nightstand, and stacked glass table lamp add a modern edge to this guest room from Country Living's Makeover Takeover.

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Contrasting Elements

The guest room in this this elegant 1850s home boasts these unique lights and black lampshades, which add the perfect pop of contrast to this room.

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A Neutral Palette

This Alabama couple, who remodeled their suburban cookie-cutter home, enlarged the guest room to accommodate two queen-size beds, complete with light linen headboards and crispy bedding . Additional neutral touches include a sisal rug, small brass mirror, and a pair of antique horns.

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Canopy Beds

Can't fit two full-on canopy beds in your guest room? Take a page from designer Heather Chadduck Hillegas' book and use patterned fabric to make small-space friendly canopies.

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Cozy Guest Retreat

To play up the snug dimensions of the guest room in this Victorian farmhouse, the homeowner covered the walls and trim with rich green paint. A four-poster spindle bed, outfitted with a striped wool blanket, creates a comfy room-within-a-room feel, while botanical curtains add softness and privacy.

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Novel Accents

In the guest bedroom of Ronnie Dunn's Tennessee barn home, a rope bed anchors the space. Accented with a blue-and-white swiss cross blanket, a seagrass rug, and a hanging tobacco basket, the room is full-on country without feeling too theme-y. Ample ivory curtains complete the look by framing the outdoor scenery and adding just the right amount of feminine flair.

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Charming Guest Quarters

Singer-songwriter Holly Williams installed wood panel finishes to the guest bedroom of her 1908 Nashville cottage as a way to add some country charm.

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Non-Traditional Headboard

With not an inch to spare, the owner of this Florida cottage pushed the guest room's twin bed against the wall and hung a green chalkboard in place of a headboard. Bonus: The piece doubles as a memo board.

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Colorful Patterns

This California bungalow's guest bedroom looks extra cozy, thanks to colorful kilims' striking patterns and vibrant shades.

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Bold Pillows

The Euro shams take center stage when paired with simple striped bedding and a streamlined Amish-made bed in this colorful Texas home.

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Grown-Up Bunk Room

In order to sleep a crowd, this Texas home owner outfitted a sophisticated bunk room with iron twin frames, wired baskets that stand in for luggage racks, and made-in-Austin sconces that allow her guests to read without disturbing their roommates.

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Playing With Patterns

Striped fabric on walls creates an even cozier vibe. A more-is-more approach to pattern (geometric pillows, herringbone rug) and texture (crewelwork sheets) makes the mélange in Country Living's 2014 House of the Year's guest bedroom a lot more interesting.

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Reclaimed Iron Headboards

The guest room's headboards are actually salvaged iron gates, attached to platforms from Simply Home. The owner of this South Carolina home captured the image—one of her favorites—in the Tuileries Garden in Paris. The walls are painted Buckhorn by Benjamin Moore.

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Erin Cavoto Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.

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