How to Design a Shared Guest Bedroom
Whether you have a lake house, a farmhouse getaway, or perhaps you want to create a bedroom where the grandkids can come and have fun, create a shared guests bedroom that will make your guests feel welcome!
Who is the bedroom for?
Your first step in creating an inviting shared bedroom is deciding on who the primary guests will be using the bedroom. Will it be primarily stuff as many kids in a bedroom as you can or will it be a combination of kids & their parents? This is key because for a kids bedroom, single bunkbeds can be key in able to sleep as many kids as possible. If there will be occasions where kids & their parents and sharing, you probably want to put in a combination of a double or queen sized bed along with some bunk beds depending on the space.
Ready for the kids & teenagers!
Photo: SetYourRoom.com
This room above with a cool modern farmhouse vibe is a perfect hang out for kids, teens and grown children as well when they come over for a visit.
Great for Families with younger & older kids!
Photo: Pinterest
This room would be great for families with kids of multiple ages. There are two double beds which would accommodate the parents, and the teenager while the two top single bunk beds would accommodate the younger siblings.
4 Double Beds gives lots of flexibility.
Photo: Pinterest
Not every lake house or grandmas house may have the space for 4 double beds, but if you do have the space for it, 4 double beds gives your home alot of flexibility on who and how many people can stay it in. Great for families with lots of kids, great for teens & kids as well.
Bunk Beds & a Window Seat
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You may not have room for 4 sets of beds, but this room above is versatile with its stunning window seat that can double as a bed if needed, with bunk beds as well. And what a view!!
Short on Space? Try these space saver bunk bed ideas!
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Are you short on space but still need a shared space bedroom? Try these two ideas above. On the left is a double bunk bed in a small space, whereas we have 3 single beds in a corner on the right. Kids won’t mind if they get to stay at grandma’s or the lake house. Its super cute & cozy!
Create a space that reflects the interior design style of your home or vacation home!
You want your guests to feel welcomed! Create a space that reflects your home’s interior design style. Is your guest bedroom in your home? A lake house? An off the beaten track retreat? A modern farmhouse? Here are some ideas that will get your creative juices flowing!
Read: What are Interior Design Styles & How do I pick one for my home?
A stunning woodland retreat!
How inviting is this inviting bunk bedroom below nestled high above in the trees?
Photo: Stissing House via Instagram
Bunk Bed Room at Grandma’s House
Photo: Pinterest
How cute is adorable space above? This is perfect for grandma’s house when her granddaughters come for a visit!
Lake House Stunner
Photo: Casually Coastal
Lots of people want to visit lake houses so you see alot of bunk bed guest rooms. How gorgeous is this one above for a great getaway!
Read: 8 Items you need to make your guest bedroom inviting
Double Bunk Beds for a Mountain Home
Photo: Becki Owens
If you have the space, a double bunk bed room is very versatile. In this room above in a mountain retreat, this room can accommodate up to 8 guests at a time. The contemporary bedding makes the space versatile for adults, kids, and teens. This set up works with rooms in high ceilings. It would not work in attics or lofts unfortunately to due lack of height.
Can you say pillow fight? Make kids rooms fun!
In one of my AirBnB’s in a fun beach town where everyone walks around in flip flops with their mini surfboards for skimming, I created a fun bunk bed room using Ikea bunk beds that sleeps 4 kids. Its not a huge space but I painted it in a fun blue beach vibe paint color, with flip flops, skimming boards and fish towels for curtains. It has become a guest favorite. Kids love it! And it gets booked every year very quickly! You don’t need a ton of money to create a fun bunk bed space for kids. Just some imagination & creativity.
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