The guest room is the space that is used least often and forgotten most quickly. This is precisely why it is worth giving it proper thought: what a guest needs for two nights is a short and very specific list.
The list that matters
- A place to put an open suitcase. A bench at the foot of the bed is the most elegant solution, a folding stand the most makeshift.
- Reading light on both sides, switchable from the bed. Without it, someone will be fumbling in the dark at night.
- A power outlet near the bed, accessible without moving furniture.
- Some space for hanging clothes. Two hangers and a free rail are better than a full wardrobe that no one wants to open.
- A mirror in which one can see oneself full-length.
The bed and the wall behind it
An upholstered headboard transforms a functional space into a room, and it is also the piece that suffers least in a guest room because it is rarely used. Two nightstands of the same height appear more generous than one, even if only one person is staying. One table lamp per side is sufficient; it should not glare when sitting up.
Storage that does not need to be cleared out
The most common problem is that the wardrobe in the guest room serves as storage. This leaves nothing for the guest. It makes sense to keep a small part permanently free, such as a shelf and half a rail, instead of reorganizing before each visit. Items rarely needed belong in closed boxes up high, not at arm's reach.
Honestly planning for dual use
Most guest rooms also serve as studies. This works if both functions are considered from the outset: a desk that can serve as a surface, a chair that matches the bed, and no technology that needs to be dismantled before a visit. Information on workspaces can be found under Home Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum requirements for a guest room?
A place to put an open suitcase, reading light on both sides with a switch at the bed, an accessible power outlet, some space for hanging clothes, and a large mirror.
How much wardrobe space does a guest need?
Little, but permanently free. One shelf and half a clothes rail are sufficient if they do not need to be cleared out before each visit.
Can a guest room also function as a study?
Yes, if both functions are planned from the outset: a desk that can serve as a surface, a matching chair, and no technology that needs to be dismantled before a visit.
Personal advice
We advise you personally and online. Send us your room dimensions or a photo at info@casa-luxury.de and we will put together a suitable selection for you.
Furnishing a guest room: what guests really need: Models from the collection
A selection from the categories discussed on this page. Each image leads to the product page.
Further in the guide: Luxury Interior Overview · Bedroom · Home Office · Headboards