Maximizing Your Guest Bedroom For An Office Space
A home office is a great investment. Over the past few years, there has been an increase in people who work from home. Also, if you run your own business, a home office provides you with a dedicated space to succeed. The guest bedroom is often the preferred space to convert into an office. Let's explore how you can maximize this space for the best results.
What Are Your Needs?
To fully utilize the space of a guest bedroom, assessing the purpose and scope of your future office is essential. Will it be minimalist with just a table and file holders, or do you need additional shelves, office equipment, printers, and furniture? Taking the time to fully understand the diverse needs that your office must meet can help you make a more informed decision about the most effective layout.
Consider a "Murphy Wall Bed with Desk" Feature
There is no reason to completely give up your guest bedroom. You can still use it as a hybrid space that welcomes friends and family who stay over. Once your guests depart, you can quickly transform the room into an office. A great way to achieve this is by installing a wall bed with an additional design feature: a desk.
These beds can be pulled down for guests who plan to stay over at your home. A horizontal wall bed with a desk looks like any other bed, and guests are none the wiser. They will still get a good night's sleep! Once they are gone, you can fold the bed into the wall. Once it is stored vertically, the bed has a desk that can be used like any other work surface.
Interestingly, numerous bed sizes are available with this feature. Whether you want a twin-sized bed or a queen-sized bed with a desk, you can install large, comfortable beds for visitors and still have plenty of space for a home office.
Add Custom Shelves and Drawers
Any office requires a lot of organization. After all, imagine the chaos if you cannot find an important file during a call or spend half an hour looking for the new printer cartridge you bought last month. In short, a home office can quickly become cluttered with paper and small items. The solution. Effective storage solutions.
To maximize the space, it is important to choose designs that do not take up more space but, at the same time, offer efficient organization for your files, stationery supplies, and equipment. The most popular options include shelves, organizational drawers, and custom closets.
The best locations for shelves and closets are in corners. You can install shelves in these frequently vacant spaces without sacrificing more of the room.
Use Light for Productivity and Ambiance
Have you ever sat in a room with perfect lighting? The calmness and productivity seemed to flow, and you could accomplish so much work. This is not your imagination. Lighting can impact your mood and productivity.
When designing your hybrid office guest room, lighting can create a welcoming space for you and your guests. The warm amber glow from a lamp or natural light streaming through the windows can calm the mind, sharpen your focus, and enhance productivity.
Invest in Comfortable Seating
Comfortable seating in a hybrid space serves multiple purposes. For example, an ergonomic and comfortable chair can support your body and mind during long work periods. Guests can also unwind and relax by reading a book or enjoying tea.
Position a chair or sofa near the window to take advantage of natural light and a pleasant view of the outside world, which can help to calm and energize the mind. Add a lamp to this area to create a night time sanctuary where you can relax.
Artisan Custom Closets - Nashville's Premier Custom Designers
At Artisan Custom Closets, we are committed to assisting you in creating storage spaces that are both visually appealing and functional. Whether you need custom shelves for your hybrid office, guest room, pantry solutions, or garage storage system, our team is ready to make those dreams a reality.
Contact us today for a complimentary consultation or to learn more about our high-quality custom services.
