This video will show you how to make a Murphy bed and desk in one. That would take care of part of your room. This guy did a beautiful job on this build.
Can you use a single size bed or do you need a larger bed? Have you thought about using a blow up bed? I have a room of similar size that can handle a queen size air bed on one side, a desk on the end and a bookcase on the second side with craft supplies. You could probably fit a sewing machine in that space too. Plot it out on graph paper before you decide what to do. (Or use an App if you can find one) Most guests don't care if they share a room that normally has other "duties", they just want a place to sleep. If you get a good air bed, they can be very comfortable. Don't waste your money on a cheapo one though. You can take them down and store then away when you don't have guests. Wishing you the best.
I have a craft room that doubles as a guest bedroom and we use a blow up mattress. The mattress is really quite comfortable. If you have a closet in the room, you could add shelving and boxes or bins to it to get ample storage.
There are loads of ways to do this and it’s going to depend on what you have and how you need to use the room. Evaluate what you have, use the search bar at the top left on Hometalk for ideas, and go from there. Multipurpose and multifunction are your best bets.
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The shelves in cabinet are too tall, and would like to divide them to add another layer of storage--without spending a lot or drilling into the sides--any ideas?
This video will show you how to make a Murphy bed and desk in one. That would take care of part of your room. This guy did a beautiful job on this build.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3oZLIOiTPU
I would definitely look into a murphy bed that turns into a desk. For storage, you might want to hang some shelves.
Hi Waverly,
Can you use a single size bed or do you need a larger bed? Have you thought about using a blow up bed? I have a room of similar size that can handle a queen size air bed on one side, a desk on the end and a bookcase on the second side with craft supplies. You could probably fit a sewing machine in that space too. Plot it out on graph paper before you decide what to do. (Or use an App if you can find one) Most guests don't care if they share a room that normally has other "duties", they just want a place to sleep. If you get a good air bed, they can be very comfortable. Don't waste your money on a cheapo one though. You can take them down and store then away when you don't have guests. Wishing you the best.
I have a craft room that doubles as a guest bedroom and we use a blow up mattress. The mattress is really quite comfortable. If you have a closet in the room, you could add shelving and boxes or bins to it to get ample storage.
This is a cute guest room/craft room
combo: https://www.justalittlecreativity.com/2019/01/diy-galvanized-metal-planters.html
There are also some good ideas here: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/decorating-ideas/tips/g2400/dual-purpose-room-ideas/
There are loads of ways to do this and it’s going to depend on what you have and how you need to use the room. Evaluate what you have, use the search bar at the top left on Hometalk for ideas, and go from there. Multipurpose and multifunction are your best bets.