3 Space Saving Storage & Bed Ideas for Small Guest Rooms

Transforming an extra room into a guest bedroom is a great way to accommodate visitors at your house, however, one of the issues most homeowners face is trying to utilize the space in that ‘extra’ room. It can be tough to find furniture that can fit in a small room, let alone place it in a way that feels welcoming and comfortable rather than claustrophobic for your guest.

Here are some ideas you can work with when trying to maximize space in a small spare room:

1) Attach shelves to wall to replace bookshelves & headboards

hanging shelves save floor space in small rooms Mounted shelves have become a popular piece of furniture for modern-style homes in the past couple years. They have replaced the traditional bulky bookshelves that would take up an entire wall of a room. With a wall-mounted set of shelves, you can place your books, clothing, picture frames or home décor items without sacrificing floor space.

2) Mount storage cabinets to wall to replace nightstand & standing closets

If your guest room isn’t large enough to fit a nightstand then a wall-mounted cabinet is a useful alternative. Nightstands usually occupy the space next to a bed where people typically put an alarm clock, a picture frame or a phone on it. A wall-mounted cabinet can hold those items as well as additional items such as clothing, medicine, documents, emergency items, and more.

3) Save Space with a Murphy Bed

Beds typically occupy a majority of space in a guest room and people tend to sacrifice room space for a large comfy bed or settle for a single bed, which isn’t too spacious to sleep on. Murphy Beds offers a 2-in-1 solution to this problem, folding away horizontally during the day and turning into a comfortable, queen-sized bed at night. Our Murphy Beds (aka Wallbeds) fold out horizontally to reveal a regular mattress inside, and bed options are available in different sizes depending on the model, but usually a Queen bed.

Murphy beds can come with cabinets (piers) or without, based on the style you want and the amount of space you have in your room.

What Happy Customers Say

I have had the pleasure of doing business at the Costa Mesa Wallbeds and More on two separate occasions. I was invited to visit the store by appointment which assured me Roger’s full attention and respect for my time. I was able to ask questions and see a demonstration of how to open and close the beds. We discussed what I could expect from the delivery and installation personnel. Roger was outgoing and helpful in every way. The pieces I bought are comfortable, attractive, and a great solution to space issues.

- Carol A.
Everyone LOVES my Murphy bed (Wall bed) and desk set I got from Wallbeds n More, and so do I. It makes for a perfect guest room/office set up, allowing for a multi-use room. I worked with Judy who is a fabulous designer and so helpful.

- Victoria K.
We are incredibly appreciative of your efforts to accommodate us. I also want to thank you for your professionalism, kindness, and grace. I understand that our decision-making over the past year+ has inconvenienced you in more ways than we are aware, and we are incredibly appreciative of your efforts to accommodate us through to a positive experience and outcome.

- Valli B.
We were so happy to find a wall bed place so close to home – from the moment I called to ask questions to the time we went and looked and bought the staff and everyone involved was wonderful. The time it took to get it and the delivery and set up was wonderful. I would do it again.

- Sue Ellen