FIVE FOUNDATIONS OF GUEST BEDROOMS

Create a home from home for visiting friends and family with these gorgeous guest room ideas

- HOLLY REANEY

1 COVERT OPERATIONS

Many guest bedrooms lead double or triple lives as home offices, craft spaces or playrooms, meaning adaptability is key. 'A bed curtain is a good addition in a multi-purpose room as it provides guests with a sense of privacy, while also meaning that you can neatly hide the bed behind a curtain when not in use,' advises Tim Walters, managing director of George Spencer Designs. An added benefit is that they also allow fabulous fabrics to be displayed and enjoyed. Sheer fabrics can create a dreamy and contemporary look, whereas thicker fabrics, such as wool, produce a real sense of cosiness and warmth when closed.' 

2 SEEING DOUBLE