Creating a shared guest room and a playroom can be a challenge! If you have a small home, chances are you have difficulty creating a play area for your young ones. But did you know there is one room that can double as a playroom? Yes, the guest room. Since it is normally used for a small period of time, it is perfect for taking on additional function. With a good plan, you can make the room both appealing to your children and your guests. Make use of these space-saving tips and create a multifunctional room your children will love and your guests will thoroughly enjoy.

How to Create a Shared Guest Room and Playroom

Buy Versatile Furniture in your Guest Room

Versatile furniture pieces like daybeds cater to both adults and kids. Kids can read on them and adults can sleep in them. However, if you want to create a living room atmosphere in the space, a sleeper sofa is more suitable. It offers convenience as users can sit on it and sleep in it comfortably. Get a daybed or a sleeper sofa with a kid-friendly fabric and add some throw pillows to make the room inviting. Incorporate ottomans or benches with storage and side tables with cabinets and drawers.

Maximize Storage in your Shared Guest Room

Storage is important in a room that will be filled with sheets, blankets, books, toys, and more. You can build closed cabinets and high bookcases with adjustable shelves. You can position the bookcases on top of the cabinets to create ample space for accessories. Be sure to fill the bookcases with books for both kids and adults.

Choose a Versatile Color Scheme

Choose a color scheme that makes the room feel cheerful but is also gentle enough to relax guests. For instance, an apple green hue with red splashes or a pastel blue hue with yellow accents can make the room lively without making it feel too childish. You can also paint one wall a bold color and paint the other walls a neutral color.

A guest room and a playroom are necessities for a family and you might have difficulty choosing between them if you are not willing to give up one for the other. Creating a room that can be used by both children and adults is not as difficult as you think. Use the above space-saving tips to create a guest room you’ll be proud to show off to your family and friends. You will not only make your kids happy, you will inspire your guests to think outside the box when decorating their spaces.

When combining functions in a room what tips do you have for space saving?