ROOM RECIPE
THESE SIMPLE DESIGN INGREDIENTS ARE ALL YOU NEED TO CREATE A WELCOMING AND RESTFUL SPACE TO HOST GUESTS. TICK OFF OUR ESSENTIALS TO ACHIEVE A ROOM THAT IS COSY AND COMFORTABLE FOR VISITORS
1. ARMCHAIR
An armchair in your guest bedroom provides a space not only for relaxing and reading, but also a place to keep clothes, too. Often a bulky wardrobe isn’t needed in a spare room (unless you have guests who tend to stay for extended lengths of time), so an occasional chair could be the space-saving answer you were looking for.
n Ercol for classic designs
n Barker and Stonehouse for a large range of options
n John Lewis & Partners has some petite styles
2. MIRROR
If your guest room is mostly used as an office space or chill out room for the kids, a mirror can be overlooked as an essential. But not only will your visitors appreciate having a place to check their appearance, it will also help to open up the space and bounce natural light around the room.
n Pooky has some colourpop designs
n Cox & Cox for a cool collection of modern styles
n La Redoute has a great choice to pick from
3. WALL LIGHT
To create a cosy ambience, think about including a range of lighting options. While a ceiling light is great for illuminating the whole room, having some low-light side or table lights will help to achieve a cocooning space. Wall lights are not only a space-saving option, freeing up small bedside tables for your guests’ belongings, but will create an attractive symmetry in the room as well.
n Dunelm for a range of affordable choices
n Tom Raffield for some stunning designs
n Laura Ashley for classic options
4. CURTAINS
Floor-to-ceiling curtains are a luxurious window dressing that will help insulate the room, block out direct sunlight and frame your windows beautifully. They also make a great room divider, if you want to hide away your home office space or gym equipment. Opt for blackout lined curtains if they are covering windows, but you can get away with unlined if they are just zoning the space.
n Curtains2Go for a great range of styles
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